used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading TAKING a circuitous route, in order that, if he was seen emerging from the woods, it might be at a distance from the spot where his treasure was concealed, Jack came out upon the pasture, crossed it, took the lane, and soon got over the bars into the barn-yard.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading “Hullo!” he cried, with a wonderfully natural and careless air, “did ye get wet?”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading TAKING a circuitous route, in order that, if he was seen emerging from the woods, it might be at a distance from the spot where his treasure was concealed, Jack came out upon the pasture, crossed it, took the lane, and soon got over the bars into the barn-yard.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As he entered from one side he met Mr. Pipkin coming in from the other.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading TAKING a circuitous route, in order that, if he was seen emerging from the woods, it might be at a distance from the spot where his treasure was concealed, Jack came out upon the pasture, crossed it, took the lane, and soon got over the bars into the barn-yard.
barn-yard
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading TAKING a circuitous route, in order that, if he was seen emerging from the woods, it might be at a distance from the spot where his treasure was concealed, Jack came out upon the pasture, crossed it, took the lane, and soon got over the bars into the barn-yard.
barsnounUS /bɑːrz/
gymnastic apparatus consisting of two parallel wooden rods supported on uprights
From this reading TAKING a circuitous route, in order that, if he was seen emerging from the woods, it might be at a distance from the spot where his treasure was concealed, Jack came out upon the pasture, crossed it, took the lane, and soon got over the bars into the barn-yard.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading TAKING a circuitous route, in order that, if he was seen emerging from the woods, it might be at a distance from the spot where his treasure was concealed, Jack came out upon the pasture, crossed it, took the lane, and soon got over the bars into the barn-yard.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading TAKING a circuitous route, in order that, if he was seen emerging from the woods, it might be at a distance from the spot where his treasure was concealed, Jack came out upon the pasture, crossed it, took the lane, and soon got over the bars into the barn-yard.
marked by lack of attention or consideration or forethought or thoroughness; not careful
From this reading “Hullo!” he cried, with a wonderfully natural and careless air, “did ye get wet?”
circuitousadjectiveUS /sərˈkjuːɪtəs/
marked by obliqueness or indirection in speech or conduct
From this reading TAKING a circuitous route, in order that, if he was seen emerging from the woods, it might be at a distance from the spot where his treasure was concealed, Jack came out upon the pasture, crossed it, took the lane, and soon got over the bars into the barn-yard.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading As he entered from one side he met Mr. Pipkin coming in from the other.
not accessible to view
From this reading TAKING a circuitous route, in order that, if he was seen emerging from the woods, it might be at a distance from the spot where his treasure was concealed, Jack came out upon the pasture, crossed it, took the lane, and soon got over the bars into the barn-yard.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading “Hullo!” he cried, with a wonderfully natural and careless air, “did ye get wet?”
placed crosswise
From this reading TAKING a circuitous route, in order that, if he was seen emerging from the woods, it might be at a distance from the spot where his treasure was concealed, Jack came out upon the pasture, crossed it, took the lane, and soon got over the bars into the barn-yard.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading “Hullo!” he cried, with a wonderfully natural and careless air, “did ye get wet?”
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading TAKING a circuitous route, in order that, if he was seen emerging from the woods, it might be at a distance from the spot where his treasure was concealed, Jack came out upon the pasture, crossed it, took the lane, and soon got over the bars into the barn-yard.
drownded
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From this reading “Yes, wet as a drownded rat, I did!
emergingadjectiveUS /ɪˈmɜːrdʒɪŋ/
coming to maturity
From this reading TAKING a circuitous route, in order that, if he was seen emerging from the woods, it might be at a distance from the spot where his treasure was concealed, Jack came out upon the pasture, crossed it, took the lane, and soon got over the bars into the barn-yard.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading As he entered from one side he met Mr. Pipkin coming in from the other.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading TAKING a circuitous route, in order that, if he was seen emerging from the woods, it might be at a distance from the spot where his treasure was concealed, Jack came out upon the pasture, crossed it, took the lane, and soon got over the bars into the barn-yard.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading “Hullo!” he cried, with a wonderfully natural and careless air, “did ye get wet?”
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading TAKING a circuitous route, in order that, if he was seen emerging from the woods, it might be at a distance from the spot where his treasure was concealed, Jack came out upon the pasture, crossed it, took the lane, and soon got over the bars into the barn-yard.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading TAKING a circuitous route, in order that, if he was seen emerging from the woods, it might be at a distance from the spot where his treasure was concealed, Jack came out upon the pasture, crossed it, took the lane, and soon got over the bars into the barn-yard.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading TAKING a circuitous route, in order that, if he was seen emerging from the woods, it might be at a distance from the spot where his treasure was concealed, Jack came out upon the pasture, crossed it, took the lane, and soon got over the bars into the barn-yard.
Hullonoun
an expression of greeting
From this reading “Hullo!” he cried, with a wonderfully natural and careless air, “did ye get wet?”
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Yes, wet as a drownded rat, I did!
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading TAKING a circuitous route, in order that, if he was seen emerging from the woods, it might be at a distance from the spot where his treasure was concealed, Jack came out upon the pasture, crossed it, took the lane, and soon got over the bars into the barn-yard.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading TAKING a circuitous route, in order that, if he was seen emerging from the woods, it might be at a distance from the spot where his treasure was concealed, Jack came out upon the pasture, crossed it, took the lane, and soon got over the bars into the barn-yard.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading TAKING a circuitous route, in order that, if he was seen emerging from the woods, it might be at a distance from the spot where his treasure was concealed, Jack came out upon the pasture, crossed it, took the lane, and soon got over the bars into the barn-yard.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading TAKING a circuitous route, in order that, if he was seen emerging from the woods, it might be at a distance from the spot where his treasure was concealed, Jack came out upon the pasture, crossed it, took the lane, and soon got over the bars into the barn-yard.
a small worthless amount
From this reading TAKING a circuitous route, in order that, if he was seen emerging from the woods, it might be at a distance from the spot where his treasure was concealed, Jack came out upon the pasture, crossed it, took the lane, and soon got over the bars into the barn-yard.
a narrow way or road
From this reading TAKING a circuitous route, in order that, if he was seen emerging from the woods, it might be at a distance from the spot where his treasure was concealed, Jack came out upon the pasture, crossed it, took the lane, and soon got over the bars into the barn-yard.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading As he entered from one side he met Mr. Pipkin coming in from the other.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading TAKING a circuitous route, in order that, if he was seen emerging from the woods, it might be at a distance from the spot where his treasure was concealed, Jack came out upon the pasture, crossed it, took the lane, and soon got over the bars into the barn-yard.
a form of address for a man
From this reading As he entered from one side he met Mr. Pipkin coming in from the other.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading “Hullo!” he cried, with a wonderfully natural and careless air, “did ye get wet?”
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading As he entered from one side he met Mr. Pipkin coming in from the other.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading TAKING a circuitous route, in order that, if he was seen emerging from the woods, it might be at a distance from the spot where his treasure was concealed, Jack came out upon the pasture, crossed it, took the lane, and soon got over the bars into the barn-yard.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading As he entered from one side he met Mr. Pipkin coming in from the other.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading TAKING a circuitous route, in order that, if he was seen emerging from the woods, it might be at a distance from the spot where his treasure was concealed, Jack came out upon the pasture, crossed it, took the lane, and soon got over the bars into the barn-yard.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading TAKING a circuitous route, in order that, if he was seen emerging from the woods, it might be at a distance from the spot where his treasure was concealed, Jack came out upon the pasture, crossed it, took the lane, and soon got over the bars into the barn-yard.
pasturenounUS /ˈpæstʃər/
a field covered with grass or herbage and suitable for grazing by livestock
From this reading TAKING a circuitous route, in order that, if he was seen emerging from the woods, it might be at a distance from the spot where his treasure was concealed, Jack came out upon the pasture, crossed it, took the lane, and soon got over the bars into the barn-yard.
Pipkin
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As he entered from one side he met Mr. Pipkin coming in from the other.
ratnounUS /ræt/
any of various long-tailed rodents similar to but larger than a mouse
From this reading “Yes, wet as a drownded rat, I did!
routenounUS /ruːt/
an established line of travel or access
From this reading TAKING a circuitous route, in order that, if he was seen emerging from the woods, it might be at a distance from the spot where his treasure was concealed, Jack came out upon the pasture, crossed it, took the lane, and soon got over the bars into the barn-yard.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading TAKING a circuitous route, in order that, if he was seen emerging from the woods, it might be at a distance from the spot where his treasure was concealed, Jack came out upon the pasture, crossed it, took the lane, and soon got over the bars into the barn-yard.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading As he entered from one side he met Mr. Pipkin coming in from the other.
in the near future
From this reading TAKING a circuitous route, in order that, if he was seen emerging from the woods, it might be at a distance from the spot where his treasure was concealed, Jack came out upon the pasture, crossed it, took the lane, and soon got over the bars into the barn-yard.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading TAKING a circuitous route, in order that, if he was seen emerging from the woods, it might be at a distance from the spot where his treasure was concealed, Jack came out upon the pasture, crossed it, took the lane, and soon got over the bars into the barn-yard.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading TAKING a circuitous route, in order that, if he was seen emerging from the woods, it might be at a distance from the spot where his treasure was concealed, Jack came out upon the pasture, crossed it, took the lane, and soon got over the bars into the barn-yard.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading TAKING a circuitous route, in order that, if he was seen emerging from the woods, it might be at a distance from the spot where his treasure was concealed, Jack came out upon the pasture, crossed it, took the lane, and soon got over the bars into the barn-yard.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading TAKING a circuitous route, in order that, if he was seen emerging from the woods, it might be at a distance from the spot where his treasure was concealed, Jack came out upon the pasture, crossed it, took the lane, and soon got over the bars into the barn-yard.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading TAKING a circuitous route, in order that, if he was seen emerging from the woods, it might be at a distance from the spot where his treasure was concealed, Jack came out upon the pasture, crossed it, took the lane, and soon got over the bars into the barn-yard.
accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.
From this reading TAKING a circuitous route, in order that, if he was seen emerging from the woods, it might be at a distance from the spot where his treasure was concealed, Jack came out upon the pasture, crossed it, took the lane, and soon got over the bars into the barn-yard.
TREASURE-TROVE
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “TREASURE-TROVE.”
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading TAKING a circuitous route, in order that, if he was seen emerging from the woods, it might be at a distance from the spot where his treasure was concealed, Jack came out upon the pasture, crossed it, took the lane, and soon got over the bars into the barn-yard.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading TAKING a circuitous route, in order that, if he was seen emerging from the woods, it might be at a distance from the spot where his treasure was concealed, Jack came out upon the pasture, crossed it, took the lane, and soon got over the bars into the barn-yard.
covered or soaked with a liquid such as water
From this reading “Hullo!” he cried, with a wonderfully natural and careless air, “did ye get wet?”
in or at the place that
From this reading TAKING a circuitous route, in order that, if he was seen emerging from the woods, it might be at a distance from the spot where his treasure was concealed, Jack came out upon the pasture, crossed it, took the lane, and soon got over the bars into the barn-yard.
in the company of; together with
From this reading “Hullo!” he cried, with a wonderfully natural and careless air, “did ye get wet?”
wonderfullyadverbUS /ˈwʌndərfəli/
(used as an intensifier) extremely well
From this reading “Hullo!” he cried, with a wonderfully natural and careless air, “did ye get wet?”
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading TAKING a circuitous route, in order that, if he was seen emerging from the woods, it might be at a distance from the spot where his treasure was concealed, Jack came out upon the pasture, crossed it, took the lane, and soon got over the bars into the barn-yard.
an old word for “you”, speaking to more than one person
From this reading “Hullo!” he cried, with a wonderfully natural and careless air, “did ye get wet?”
an affirmative
From this reading “Yes, wet as a drownded rat, I did!
