used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading WHAT A SCOUT LEARNS "HUH! so far as the nuts go, I haven't any objection," remarked George; "but to my mind it's going to be like casting pearls before swine.
inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading "Perhaps you're right, George," Elmer admitted; "but don't forget we're every one of us true scouts, and that we've promised to hold out the olive branch to those we call our enemies, whenever we find the chance.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading They'll never appreciate the real motive back of the thing; and chances are they'll reckon we're throwing them a sop so they won't hold hard feelings against us."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading They'll never appreciate the real motive back of the thing; and chances are they'll reckon we're throwing them a sop so they won't hold hard feelings against us."
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading There's such a thing as heaping coals of fire on another fellow's head, doing a kindness to the one who hates you, and making him ashamed of himself.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading WHAT A SCOUT LEARNS "HUH! so far as the nuts go, I haven't any objection," remarked George; "but to my mind it's going to be like casting pearls before swine.
appreciateverbUS /əˈpriːʃieɪt/
recognize with gratitude; be grateful for
From this reading They'll never appreciate the real motive back of the thing; and chances are they'll reckon we're throwing them a sop so they won't hold hard feelings against us."
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They'll never appreciate the real motive back of the thing; and chances are they'll reckon we're throwing them a sop so they won't hold hard feelings against us."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading WHAT A SCOUT LEARNS "HUH! so far as the nuts go, I haven't any objection," remarked George; "but to my mind it's going to be like casting pearls before swine.
feeling shame or guilt or embarrassment or remorse
From this reading There's such a thing as heaping coals of fire on another fellow's head, doing a kindness to the one who hates you, and making him ashamed of himself.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading They'll never appreciate the real motive back of the thing; and chances are they'll reckon we're throwing them a sop so they won't hold hard feelings against us."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading WHAT A SCOUT LEARNS "HUH! so far as the nuts go, I haven't any objection," remarked George; "but to my mind it's going to be like casting pearls before swine.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading WHAT A SCOUT LEARNS "HUH! so far as the nuts go, I haven't any objection," remarked George; "but to my mind it's going to be like casting pearls before swine.
a division of some larger or more complex organization
From this reading "Perhaps you're right, George," Elmer admitted; "but don't forget we're every one of us true scouts, and that we've promised to hold out the olive branch to those we call our enemies, whenever we find the chance.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading WHAT A SCOUT LEARNS "HUH! so far as the nuts go, I haven't any objection," remarked George; "but to my mind it's going to be like casting pearls before swine.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading "Perhaps you're right, George," Elmer admitted; "but don't forget we're every one of us true scouts, and that we've promised to hold out the olive branch to those we call our enemies, whenever we find the chance.
castingnounUS /ˈkæstɪŋ/
object formed by a mold
From this reading WHAT A SCOUT LEARNS "HUH! so far as the nuts go, I haven't any objection," remarked George; "but to my mind it's going to be like casting pearls before swine.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading "Perhaps you're right, George," Elmer admitted; "but don't forget we're every one of us true scouts, and that we've promised to hold out the olive branch to those we call our enemies, whenever we find the chance.
plural of “chance” — a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading They'll never appreciate the real motive back of the thing; and chances are they'll reckon we're throwing them a sop so they won't hold hard feelings against us."
coalsnounUS /koʊlz/
plural of “coal” — fossil fuel consisting of carbonized vegetable matter deposited in the Carboniferous period
From this reading There's such a thing as heaping coals of fire on another fellow's head, doing a kindness to the one who hates you, and making him ashamed of himself.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading There's such a thing as heaping coals of fire on another fellow's head, doing a kindness to the one who hates you, and making him ashamed of himself.
don't
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From this reading "Perhaps you're right, George," Elmer admitted; "but don't forget we're every one of us true scouts, and that we've promised to hold out the olive branch to those we call our enemies, whenever we find the chance.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Scouts learn that lesson early in their service, you remember.
Elmer
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From this reading "Perhaps you're right, George," Elmer admitted; "but don't forget we're every one of us true scouts, and that we've promised to hold out the olive branch to those we call our enemies, whenever we find the chance.
plural of “enemy” — an opposing military force
From this reading "Perhaps you're right, George," Elmer admitted; "but don't forget we're every one of us true scouts, and that we've promised to hold out the olive branch to those we call our enemies, whenever we find the chance.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading "Perhaps you're right, George," Elmer admitted; "but don't forget we're every one of us true scouts, and that we've promised to hold out the olive branch to those we call our enemies, whenever we find the chance.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading WHAT A SCOUT LEARNS "HUH! so far as the nuts go, I haven't any objection," remarked George; "but to my mind it's going to be like casting pearls before swine.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading They'll never appreciate the real motive back of the thing; and chances are they'll reckon we're throwing them a sop so they won't hold hard feelings against us."
fellow'snounUS /ˈfeloʊz/
possessive form of “fellow” — a boy or man
From this reading There's such a thing as heaping coals of fire on another fellow's head, doing a kindness to the one who hates you, and making him ashamed of himself.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading "Perhaps you're right, George," Elmer admitted; "but don't forget we're every one of us true scouts, and that we've promised to hold out the olive branch to those we call our enemies, whenever we find the chance.
start firing a weapon
From this reading There's such a thing as heaping coals of fire on another fellow's head, doing a kindness to the one who hates you, and making him ashamed of himself.
dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading "Perhaps you're right, George," Elmer admitted; "but don't forget we're every one of us true scouts, and that we've promised to hold out the olive branch to those we call our enemies, whenever we find the chance.
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading WHAT A SCOUT LEARNS "HUH! so far as the nuts go, I haven't any objection," remarked George; "but to my mind it's going to be like casting pearls before swine.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading WHAT A SCOUT LEARNS "HUH! so far as the nuts go, I haven't any objection," remarked George; "but to my mind it's going to be like casting pearls before swine.
the act of departing
From this reading WHAT A SCOUT LEARNS "HUH! so far as the nuts go, I haven't any objection," remarked George; "but to my mind it's going to be like casting pearls before swine.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading They'll never appreciate the real motive back of the thing; and chances are they'll reckon we're throwing them a sop so they won't hold hard feelings against us."
hatesnounUS /heɪts/
plural of “hate” — the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action
From this reading There's such a thing as heaping coals of fire on another fellow's head, doing a kindness to the one who hates you, and making him ashamed of himself.
haven't
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From this reading WHAT A SCOUT LEARNS "HUH! so far as the nuts go, I haven't any objection," remarked George; "but to my mind it's going to be like casting pearls before swine.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading There's such a thing as heaping coals of fire on another fellow's head, doing a kindness to the one who hates you, and making him ashamed of himself.
heapingverbUS /ˈhiːpɪŋ/
-ing form of “heap” — bestow in large quantities
From this reading There's such a thing as heaping coals of fire on another fellow's head, doing a kindness to the one who hates you, and making him ashamed of himself.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading There's such a thing as heaping coals of fire on another fellow's head, doing a kindness to the one who hates you, and making him ashamed of himself.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading There's such a thing as heaping coals of fire on another fellow's head, doing a kindness to the one who hates you, and making him ashamed of himself.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading They'll never appreciate the real motive back of the thing; and chances are they'll reckon we're throwing them a sop so they won't hold hard feelings against us."
HUH
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From this reading WHAT A SCOUT LEARNS "HUH! so far as the nuts go, I haven't any objection," remarked George; "but to my mind it's going to be like casting pearls before swine.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading WHAT A SCOUT LEARNS "HUH! so far as the nuts go, I haven't any objection," remarked George; "but to my mind it's going to be like casting pearls before swine.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Scouts learn that lesson early in their service, you remember.
it's
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From this reading WHAT A SCOUT LEARNS "HUH! so far as the nuts go, I haven't any objection," remarked George; "but to my mind it's going to be like casting pearls before swine.
the quality of being warmhearted and considerate and humane and sympathetic
From this reading There's such a thing as heaping coals of fire on another fellow's head, doing a kindness to the one who hates you, and making him ashamed of himself.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading Scouts learn that lesson early in their service, you remember.
LEARNSverbUS /lɜːrnz/
third-person singular of “learn” — gain knowledge or skills
From this reading WHAT A SCOUT LEARNS "HUH! so far as the nuts go, I haven't any objection," remarked George; "but to my mind it's going to be like casting pearls before swine.
a unit of instruction
From this reading Scouts learn that lesson early in their service, you remember.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading WHAT A SCOUT LEARNS "HUH! so far as the nuts go, I haven't any objection," remarked George; "but to my mind it's going to be like casting pearls before swine.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading There's such a thing as heaping coals of fire on another fellow's head, doing a kindness to the one who hates you, and making him ashamed of himself.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading WHAT A SCOUT LEARNS "HUH! so far as the nuts go, I haven't any objection," remarked George; "but to my mind it's going to be like casting pearls before swine.
motivenounUS /ˈmoʊtɪv/
the psychological feature that arouses an organism to action toward a desired goal; the reason for the action; that which gives purpose and direction to behavior
From this reading They'll never appreciate the real motive back of the thing; and chances are they'll reckon we're throwing them a sop so they won't hold hard feelings against us."
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading WHAT A SCOUT LEARNS "HUH! so far as the nuts go, I haven't any objection," remarked George; "but to my mind it's going to be like casting pearls before swine.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading They'll never appreciate the real motive back of the thing; and chances are they'll reckon we're throwing them a sop so they won't hold hard feelings against us."
nutsadjectiveUS /nʌts/
informal or slang terms for mentally irregular
From this reading WHAT A SCOUT LEARNS "HUH! so far as the nuts go, I haven't any objection," remarked George; "but to my mind it's going to be like casting pearls before swine.
objectionnounUS /əbˈdʒekʃən/
the act of expressing earnest opposition or protest
From this reading WHAT A SCOUT LEARNS "HUH! so far as the nuts go, I haven't any objection," remarked George; "but to my mind it's going to be like casting pearls before swine.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading They'll never appreciate the real motive back of the thing; and chances are they'll reckon we're throwing them a sop so they won't hold hard feelings against us."
oliveadjectiveUS /ˈɑːləv/
of a yellow-green color similar to that of an unripe olive
From this reading "Perhaps you're right, George," Elmer admitted; "but don't forget we're every one of us true scouts, and that we've promised to hold out the olive branch to those we call our enemies, whenever we find the chance.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading There's such a thing as heaping coals of fire on another fellow's head, doing a kindness to the one who hates you, and making him ashamed of himself.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "Perhaps you're right, George," Elmer admitted; "but don't forget we're every one of us true scouts, and that we've promised to hold out the olive branch to those we call our enemies, whenever we find the chance.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "Perhaps you're right, George," Elmer admitted; "but don't forget we're every one of us true scouts, and that we've promised to hold out the olive branch to those we call our enemies, whenever we find the chance.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "Perhaps you're right, George," Elmer admitted; "but don't forget we're every one of us true scouts, and that we've promised to hold out the olive branch to those we call our enemies, whenever we find the chance.
pearlsnounUS /pɜːrlz/
plural of “pearl” — a smooth lustrous round structure inside the shell of a clam or oyster; much valued as a jewel
From this reading WHAT A SCOUT LEARNS "HUH! so far as the nuts go, I haven't any objection," remarked George; "but to my mind it's going to be like casting pearls before swine.
by chance
From this reading "Perhaps you're right, George," Elmer admitted; "but don't forget we're every one of us true scouts, and that we've promised to hold out the olive branch to those we call our enemies, whenever we find the chance.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading "Perhaps you're right, George," Elmer admitted; "but don't forget we're every one of us true scouts, and that we've promised to hold out the olive branch to those we call our enemies, whenever we find the chance.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading They'll never appreciate the real motive back of the thing; and chances are they'll reckon we're throwing them a sop so they won't hold hard feelings against us."
expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading They'll never appreciate the real motive back of the thing; and chances are they'll reckon we're throwing them a sop so they won't hold hard feelings against us."
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading WHAT A SCOUT LEARNS "HUH! so far as the nuts go, I haven't any objection," remarked George; "but to my mind it's going to be like casting pearls before swine.
To recall to mind.
From this reading Scouts learn that lesson early in their service, you remember.
precisely, exactly
From this reading "Perhaps you're right, George," Elmer admitted; "but don't forget we're every one of us true scouts, and that we've promised to hold out the olive branch to those we call our enemies, whenever we find the chance.
SCOUTnounUS /skaʊt/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading WHAT A SCOUT LEARNS "HUH! so far as the nuts go, I haven't any objection," remarked George; "but to my mind it's going to be like casting pearls before swine.
scoutsnounUS /skaʊts/
plural of “scout” — a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading "Perhaps you're right, George," Elmer admitted; "but don't forget we're every one of us true scouts, and that we've promised to hold out the olive branch to those we call our enemies, whenever we find the chance.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading Scouts learn that lesson early in their service, you remember.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading WHAT A SCOUT LEARNS "HUH! so far as the nuts go, I haven't any objection," remarked George; "but to my mind it's going to be like casting pearls before swine.
sopverbUS /sɑːp/
give a conciliatory gift or bribe to
From this reading They'll never appreciate the real motive back of the thing; and chances are they'll reckon we're throwing them a sop so they won't hold hard feelings against us."
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading There's such a thing as heaping coals of fire on another fellow's head, doing a kindness to the one who hates you, and making him ashamed of himself.
swinenounUS /swaɪn/
stout-bodied short-legged omnivorous animals
From this reading WHAT A SCOUT LEARNS "HUH! so far as the nuts go, I haven't any objection," remarked George; "but to my mind it's going to be like casting pearls before swine.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Perhaps you're right, George," Elmer admitted; "but don't forget we're every one of us true scouts, and that we've promised to hold out the olive branch to those we call our enemies, whenever we find the chance.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WHAT A SCOUT LEARNS "HUH! so far as the nuts go, I haven't any objection," remarked George; "but to my mind it's going to be like casting pearls before swine.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Scouts learn that lesson early in their service, you remember.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading They'll never appreciate the real motive back of the thing; and chances are they'll reckon we're throwing them a sop so they won't hold hard feelings against us."
There's
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From this reading There's such a thing as heaping coals of fire on another fellow's head, doing a kindness to the one who hates you, and making him ashamed of himself.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They'll never appreciate the real motive back of the thing; and chances are they'll reckon we're throwing them a sop so they won't hold hard feelings against us."
They'll
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From this reading They'll never appreciate the real motive back of the thing; and chances are they'll reckon we're throwing them a sop so they won't hold hard feelings against us."
a special situation
From this reading They'll never appreciate the real motive back of the thing; and chances are they'll reckon we're throwing them a sop so they won't hold hard feelings against us."
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading "Perhaps you're right, George," Elmer admitted; "but don't forget we're every one of us true scouts, and that we've promised to hold out the olive branch to those we call our enemies, whenever we find the chance.
-ing form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading They'll never appreciate the real motive back of the thing; and chances are they'll reckon we're throwing them a sop so they won't hold hard feelings against us."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading WHAT A SCOUT LEARNS "HUH! so far as the nuts go, I haven't any objection," remarked George; "but to my mind it's going to be like casting pearls before swine.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading "Perhaps you're right, George," Elmer admitted; "but don't forget we're every one of us true scouts, and that we've promised to hold out the olive branch to those we call our enemies, whenever we find the chance.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading They'll never appreciate the real motive back of the thing; and chances are they'll reckon we're throwing them a sop so they won't hold hard feelings against us."
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Perhaps you're right, George," Elmer admitted; "but don't forget we're every one of us true scouts, and that we've promised to hold out the olive branch to those we call our enemies, whenever we find the chance.
we're
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From this reading They'll never appreciate the real motive back of the thing; and chances are they'll reckon we're throwing them a sop so they won't hold hard feelings against us."
we've
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From this reading "Perhaps you're right, George," Elmer admitted; "but don't forget we're every one of us true scouts, and that we've promised to hold out the olive branch to those we call our enemies, whenever we find the chance.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading WHAT A SCOUT LEARNS "HUH! so far as the nuts go, I haven't any objection," remarked George; "but to my mind it's going to be like casting pearls before swine.
at any time that; every time that
From this reading "Perhaps you're right, George," Elmer admitted; "but don't forget we're every one of us true scouts, and that we've promised to hold out the olive branch to those we call our enemies, whenever we find the chance.
which person or people
From this reading There's such a thing as heaping coals of fire on another fellow's head, doing a kindness to the one who hates you, and making him ashamed of himself.
won't
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From this reading They'll never appreciate the real motive back of the thing; and chances are they'll reckon we're throwing them a sop so they won't hold hard feelings against us."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading There's such a thing as heaping coals of fire on another fellow's head, doing a kindness to the one who hates you, and making him ashamed of himself.
you're
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From this reading "Perhaps you're right, George," Elmer admitted; "but don't forget we're every one of us true scouts, and that we've promised to hold out the olive branch to those we call our enemies, whenever we find the chance.
