used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading BRUIN ON THE LINE Belden dropped a few words at supper time that held the attention of Oriole and Teddy Ford--and they looked covertly at each other, with understanding nods.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "You children want to make the most of this picnic," he said soberly, "because it ain't going to be easy for me, nor mebbe not for Harvey Langdon either, to get away from work to beau you about on such didoes as this--not for a spell.
ain't
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From this reading "You children want to make the most of this picnic," he said soberly, "because it ain't going to be easy for me, nor mebbe not for Harvey Langdon either, to get away from work to beau you about on such didoes as this--not for a spell.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading "We ain't going to worry about your not going picnicking with us, George Belden," rejoined Sadie Brown promptly, her nose in the air.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading BRUIN ON THE LINE Belden dropped a few words at supper time that held the attention of Oriole and Teddy Ford--and they looked covertly at each other, with understanding nods.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading And hands are hard to get this time of year."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "You children want to make the most of this picnic," he said soberly, "because it ain't going to be easy for me, nor mebbe not for Harvey Langdon either, to get away from work to beau you about on such didoes as this--not for a spell.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading BRUIN ON THE LINE Belden dropped a few words at supper time that held the attention of Oriole and Teddy Ford--and they looked covertly at each other, with understanding nods.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading BRUIN ON THE LINE Belden dropped a few words at supper time that held the attention of Oriole and Teddy Ford--and they looked covertly at each other, with understanding nods.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "You children want to make the most of this picnic," he said soberly, "because it ain't going to be easy for me, nor mebbe not for Harvey Langdon either, to get away from work to beau you about on such didoes as this--not for a spell.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "You children want to make the most of this picnic," he said soberly, "because it ain't going to be easy for me, nor mebbe not for Harvey Langdon either, to get away from work to beau you about on such didoes as this--not for a spell.
beaunounUS /boʊ/
a man who is the lover of a man or woman
From this reading "You children want to make the most of this picnic," he said soberly, "because it ain't going to be easy for me, nor mebbe not for Harvey Langdon either, to get away from work to beau you about on such didoes as this--not for a spell.
for the reason that
From this reading "You children want to make the most of this picnic," he said soberly, "because it ain't going to be easy for me, nor mebbe not for Harvey Langdon either, to get away from work to beau you about on such didoes as this--not for a spell.
Belden
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From this reading BRUIN ON THE LINE Belden dropped a few words at supper time that held the attention of Oriole and Teddy Ford--and they looked covertly at each other, with understanding nods.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading Several of the boys have got through, or will get through, come the end of the month.
an orange of low brightness and saturation
From this reading "We ain't going to worry about your not going picnicking with us, George Belden," rejoined Sadie Brown promptly, her nose in the air.
BRUINnounUS /ˈbruːɪn/
a conventional name for a bear used in tales following usage in the old epic “Reynard the Fox”
From this reading BRUIN ON THE LINE Belden dropped a few words at supper time that held the attention of Oriole and Teddy Ford--and they looked covertly at each other, with understanding nods.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading "You children want to make the most of this picnic," he said soberly, "because it ain't going to be easy for me, nor mebbe not for Harvey Langdon either, to get away from work to beau you about on such didoes as this--not for a spell.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Several of the boys have got through, or will get through, come the end of the month.
covertlyadverbUS /koʊˈvɜːrtli/
in a covert manner
From this reading BRUIN ON THE LINE Belden dropped a few words at supper time that held the attention of Oriole and Teddy Ford--and they looked covertly at each other, with understanding nods.
didoes
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From this reading "You children want to make the most of this picnic," he said soberly, "because it ain't going to be easy for me, nor mebbe not for Harvey Langdon either, to get away from work to beau you about on such didoes as this--not for a spell.
inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground
From this reading BRUIN ON THE LINE Belden dropped a few words at supper time that held the attention of Oriole and Teddy Ford--and they looked covertly at each other, with understanding nods.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading BRUIN ON THE LINE Belden dropped a few words at supper time that held the attention of Oriole and Teddy Ford--and they looked covertly at each other, with understanding nods.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading "You children want to make the most of this picnic," he said soberly, "because it ain't going to be easy for me, nor mebbe not for Harvey Langdon either, to get away from work to beau you about on such didoes as this--not for a spell.
one or the other of two
From this reading "You children want to make the most of this picnic," he said soberly, "because it ain't going to be easy for me, nor mebbe not for Harvey Langdon either, to get away from work to beau you about on such didoes as this--not for a spell.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Several of the boys have got through, or will get through, come the end of the month.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading BRUIN ON THE LINE Belden dropped a few words at supper time that held the attention of Oriole and Teddy Ford--and they looked covertly at each other, with understanding nods.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "You children want to make the most of this picnic," he said soberly, "because it ain't going to be easy for me, nor mebbe not for Harvey Langdon either, to get away from work to beau you about on such didoes as this--not for a spell.
FordnounUS /fɔːrd/
United States film maker (1896-1973)
From this reading BRUIN ON THE LINE Belden dropped a few words at supper time that held the attention of Oriole and Teddy Ford--and they looked covertly at each other, with understanding nods.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "You children want to make the most of this picnic," he said soberly, "because it ain't going to be easy for me, nor mebbe not for Harvey Langdon either, to get away from work to beau you about on such didoes as this--not for a spell.
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 "We ain't going to worry about your not going picnicking with us, George Belden," rejoined Sadie Brown promptly, her nose in the air.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "You children want to make the most of this picnic," he said soberly, "because it ain't going to be easy for me, nor mebbe not for Harvey Langdon either, to get away from work to beau you about on such didoes as this--not for a spell.
the act of departing
From this reading "You children want to make the most of this picnic," he said soberly, "because it ain't going to be easy for me, nor mebbe not for Harvey Langdon either, to get away from work to beau you about on such didoes as this--not for a spell.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Several of the boys have got through, or will get through, come the end of the month.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading And hands are hard to get this time of year."
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading And hands are hard to get this time of year."
HarveynounUS /ˈhɑːrvi/
English physician and scientist who described the circulation of the blood; he later proposed that all animals originate from an ovum produced by the female of the species (1578-1657)
From this reading "You children want to make the most of this picnic," he said soberly, "because it ain't going to be easy for me, nor mebbe not for Harvey Langdon either, to get away from work to beau you about on such didoes as this--not for a spell.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Several of the boys have got through, or will get through, come the end of the month.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "You children want to make the most of this picnic," he said soberly, "because it ain't going to be easy for me, nor mebbe not for Harvey Langdon either, to get away from work to beau you about on such didoes as this--not for a spell.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading BRUIN ON THE LINE Belden dropped a few words at supper time that held the attention of Oriole and Teddy Ford--and they looked covertly at each other, with understanding nods.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "We ain't going to worry about your not going picnicking with us, George Belden," rejoined Sadie Brown promptly, her nose in the air.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "We ain't going to worry about your not going picnicking with us, George Belden," rejoined Sadie Brown promptly, her nose in the air.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "You children want to make the most of this picnic," he said soberly, "because it ain't going to be easy for me, nor mebbe not for Harvey Langdon either, to get away from work to beau you about on such didoes as this--not for a spell.
Langdon
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From this reading "You children want to make the most of this picnic," he said soberly, "because it ain't going to be easy for me, nor mebbe not for Harvey Langdon either, to get away from work to beau you about on such didoes as this--not for a spell.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading BRUIN ON THE LINE Belden dropped a few words at supper time that held the attention of Oriole and Teddy Ford--and they looked covertly at each other, with understanding nods.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading BRUIN ON THE LINE Belden dropped a few words at supper time that held the attention of Oriole and Teddy Ford--and they looked covertly at each other, with understanding nods.
engage in
From this reading "You children want to make the most of this picnic," he said soberly, "because it ain't going to be easy for me, nor mebbe not for Harvey Langdon either, to get away from work to beau you about on such didoes as this--not for a spell.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "You children want to make the most of this picnic," he said soberly, "because it ain't going to be easy for me, nor mebbe not for Harvey Langdon either, to get away from work to beau you about on such didoes as this--not for a spell.
mebbe
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From this reading "You children want to make the most of this picnic," he said soberly, "because it ain't going to be easy for me, nor mebbe not for Harvey Langdon either, to get away from work to beau you about on such didoes as this--not for a spell.
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading Several of the boys have got through, or will get through, come the end of the month.
used to form the superlative
From this reading "You children want to make the most of this picnic," he said soberly, "because it ain't going to be easy for me, nor mebbe not for Harvey Langdon either, to get away from work to beau you about on such didoes as this--not for a spell.
nodsnounUS /nɑːdz/
plural of “nod” — a sign of assent or salutation or command
From this reading BRUIN ON THE LINE Belden dropped a few words at supper time that held the attention of Oriole and Teddy Ford--and they looked covertly at each other, with understanding nods.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading "You children want to make the most of this picnic," he said soberly, "because it ain't going to be easy for me, nor mebbe not for Harvey Langdon either, to get away from work to beau you about on such didoes as this--not for a spell.
the organ of smell and entrance to the respiratory tract; the prominent part of the face of man or other mammals
From this reading "We ain't going to worry about your not going picnicking with us, George Belden," rejoined Sadie Brown promptly, her nose in the air.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "You children want to make the most of this picnic," he said soberly, "because it ain't going to be easy for me, nor mebbe not for Harvey Langdon either, to get away from work to beau you about on such didoes as this--not for a spell.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading BRUIN ON THE LINE Belden dropped a few words at supper time that held the attention of Oriole and Teddy Ford--and they looked covertly at each other, with understanding nods.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading BRUIN ON THE LINE Belden dropped a few words at supper time that held the attention of Oriole and Teddy Ford--and they looked covertly at each other, with understanding nods.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Several of the boys have got through, or will get through, come the end of the month.
OriolenounUS /ˈɔːrioʊl/
mostly tropical songbird; the male is usually bright orange and black
From this reading BRUIN ON THE LINE Belden dropped a few words at supper time that held the attention of Oriole and Teddy Ford--and they looked covertly at each other, with understanding nods.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading BRUIN ON THE LINE Belden dropped a few words at supper time that held the attention of Oriole and Teddy Ford--and they looked covertly at each other, with understanding nods.
picnicnounUS /ˈpɪknɪk/
a day devoted to an outdoor social gathering
From this reading "You children want to make the most of this picnic," he said soberly, "because it ain't going to be easy for me, nor mebbe not for Harvey Langdon either, to get away from work to beau you about on such didoes as this--not for a spell.
picnicking
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From this reading "We ain't going to worry about your not going picnicking with us, George Belden," rejoined Sadie Brown promptly, her nose in the air.
with little or no delay
From this reading "We ain't going to worry about your not going picnicking with us, George Belden," rejoined Sadie Brown promptly, her nose in the air.
past form of “rejoin” — join again
From this reading "We ain't going to worry about your not going picnicking with us, George Belden," rejoined Sadie Brown promptly, her nose in the air.
Sadie
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From this reading "We ain't going to worry about your not going picnicking with us, George Belden," rejoined Sadie Brown promptly, her nose in the air.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "You children want to make the most of this picnic," he said soberly, "because it ain't going to be easy for me, nor mebbe not for Harvey Langdon either, to get away from work to beau you about on such didoes as this--not for a spell.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Several of the boys have got through, or will get through, come the end of the month.
soberlyadverbUS /ˈsoʊbərli/
in a grave and sober manner
From this reading "You children want to make the most of this picnic," he said soberly, "because it ain't going to be easy for me, nor mebbe not for Harvey Langdon either, to get away from work to beau you about on such didoes as this--not for a spell.
orally recite the letters of or give the spelling of
From this reading "You children want to make the most of this picnic," he said soberly, "because it ain't going to be easy for me, nor mebbe not for Harvey Langdon either, to get away from work to beau you about on such didoes as this--not for a spell.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading "You children want to make the most of this picnic," he said soberly, "because it ain't going to be easy for me, nor mebbe not for Harvey Langdon either, to get away from work to beau you about on such didoes as this--not for a spell.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading BRUIN ON THE LINE Belden dropped a few words at supper time that held the attention of Oriole and Teddy Ford--and they looked covertly at each other, with understanding nods.
TeddynounUS /ˈtedi/
plaything consisting of a child's toy bear (usually plush and stuffed with soft materials)
From this reading BRUIN ON THE LINE Belden dropped a few words at supper time that held the attention of Oriole and Teddy Ford--and they looked covertly at each other, with understanding nods.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading BRUIN ON THE LINE Belden dropped a few words at supper time that held the attention of Oriole and Teddy Ford--and they looked covertly at each other, with understanding nods.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BRUIN ON THE LINE Belden dropped a few words at supper time that held the attention of Oriole and Teddy Ford--and they looked covertly at each other, with understanding nods.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading BRUIN ON THE LINE Belden dropped a few words at supper time that held the attention of Oriole and Teddy Ford--and they looked covertly at each other, with understanding nods.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "You children want to make the most of this picnic," he said soberly, "because it ain't going to be easy for me, nor mebbe not for Harvey Langdon either, to get away from work to beau you about on such didoes as this--not for a spell.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Several of the boys have got through, or will get through, come the end of the month.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading BRUIN ON THE LINE Belden dropped a few words at supper time that held the attention of Oriole and Teddy Ford--and they looked covertly at each other, with understanding nods.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "You children want to make the most of this picnic," he said soberly, "because it ain't going to be easy for me, nor mebbe not for Harvey Langdon either, to get away from work to beau you about on such didoes as this--not for a spell.
the cognitive condition of someone who understands
From this reading BRUIN ON THE LINE Belden dropped a few words at supper time that held the attention of Oriole and Teddy Ford--and they looked covertly at each other, with understanding nods.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "We ain't going to worry about your not going picnicking with us, George Belden," rejoined Sadie Brown promptly, her nose in the air.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading "You children want to make the most of this picnic," he said soberly, "because it ain't going to be easy for me, nor mebbe not for Harvey Langdon either, to get away from work to beau you about on such didoes as this--not for a spell.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "We ain't going to worry about your not going picnicking with us, George Belden," rejoined Sadie Brown promptly, her nose in the air.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Several of the boys have got through, or will get through, come the end of the month.
in the company of; together with
From this reading BRUIN ON THE LINE Belden dropped a few words at supper time that held the attention of Oriole and Teddy Ford--and they looked covertly at each other, with understanding nods.
the words that are spoken
From this reading BRUIN ON THE LINE Belden dropped a few words at supper time that held the attention of Oriole and Teddy Ford--and they looked covertly at each other, with understanding nods.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading "You children want to make the most of this picnic," he said soberly, "because it ain't going to be easy for me, nor mebbe not for Harvey Langdon either, to get away from work to beau you about on such didoes as this--not for a spell.
be worried, concerned, anxious, troubled, or uneasy
From this reading "We ain't going to worry about your not going picnicking with us, George Belden," rejoined Sadie Brown promptly, her nose in the air.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading And hands are hard to get this time of year."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You children want to make the most of this picnic," he said soberly, "because it ain't going to be easy for me, nor mebbe not for Harvey Langdon either, to get away from work to beau you about on such didoes as this--not for a spell.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "We ain't going to worry about your not going picnicking with us, George Belden," rejoined Sadie Brown promptly, her nose in the air.
