used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading WHO IS WHO IN A MEDLEY.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading "Yes, quite a few, and look as if they required laundrying--bodies, bones, and all."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Yes, quite a few, and look as if they required laundrying--bodies, bones, and all."
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Here, Garfield, though you are 'very old' as you say, you had better take my hand," said Miss Crew, nervously, as Mr. Buckingham set him down on the wharf.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Yes, quite a few, and look as if they required laundrying--bodies, bones, and all."
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading "Here, Garfield, though you are 'very old' as you say, you had better take my hand," said Miss Crew, nervously, as Mr. Buckingham set him down on the wharf.
plural of “body” — the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading "Yes, quite a few, and look as if they required laundrying--bodies, bones, and all."
(used in the plural) a percussion instrument consisting of a pair of hollow pieces of wood or bone (usually held between the thumb and fingers) that are made to click together (as by Spanish dancers) in rhythm with the dance
From this reading "Yes, quite a few, and look as if they required laundrying--bodies, bones, and all."
Buckingham
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Here, Garfield, though you are 'very old' as you say, you had better take my hand," said Miss Crew, nervously, as Mr. Buckingham set him down on the wharf.
the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading "What a moving sea of faces!" exclaimed Miss Crew.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "Oh, no, he must go with his father," cried Mrs. Dale.
DalenounUS /deɪl/
an open river valley (in a hilly area)
From this reading "Oh, no, he must go with his father," cried Mrs. Dale.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading "Here, Garfield, though you are 'very old' as you say, you had better take my hand," said Miss Crew, nervously, as Mr. Buckingham set him down on the wharf.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "What a moving sea of faces!" exclaimed Miss Crew.
plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading "What a moving sea of faces!" exclaimed Miss Crew.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading "Oh, no, he must go with his father," cried Mrs. Dale.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading "Yes, quite a few, and look as if they required laundrying--bodies, bones, and all."
GarfieldnounUS /ˈɡɑːrfiːld/
20th President of the United States; assassinated by a frustrated office-seeker (1831-1881)
From this reading "Here, Garfield, though you are 'very old' as you say, you had better take my hand," said Miss Crew, nervously, as Mr. Buckingham set him down on the wharf.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "Oh, no, he must go with his father," cried Mrs. Dale.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "Here, Garfield, though you are 'very old' as you say, you had better take my hand," said Miss Crew, nervously, as Mr. Buckingham set him down on the wharf.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading "Here, Garfield, though you are 'very old' as you say, you had better take my hand," said Miss Crew, nervously, as Mr. Buckingham set him down on the wharf.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Oh, no, he must go with his father," cried Mrs. Dale.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "Here, Garfield, though you are 'very old' as you say, you had better take my hand," said Miss Crew, nervously, as Mr. Buckingham set him down on the wharf.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Here, Garfield, though you are 'very old' as you say, you had better take my hand," said Miss Crew, nervously, as Mr. Buckingham set him down on the wharf.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Oh, no, he must go with his father," cried Mrs. Dale.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "Yes, quite a few, and look as if they required laundrying--bodies, bones, and all."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading WHO IS WHO IN A MEDLEY.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading WHO IS WHO IN A MEDLEY.
laundrying
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Yes, quite a few, and look as if they required laundrying--bodies, bones, and all."
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "Yes, quite a few, and look as if they required laundrying--bodies, bones, and all."
MEDLEYnounUS /ˈmedli/
a musical composition consisting of a series of songs or other musical pieces from various sources
From this reading WHO IS WHO IN A MEDLEY.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading "What a moving sea of faces!" exclaimed Miss Crew.
in motion
From this reading "What a moving sea of faces!" exclaimed Miss Crew.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "Here, Garfield, though you are 'very old' as you say, you had better take my hand," said Miss Crew, nervously, as Mr. Buckingham set him down on the wharf.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading "Oh, no, he must go with his father," cried Mrs. Dale.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading "Oh, no, he must go with his father," cried Mrs. Dale.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Here, Garfield, though you are 'very old' as you say, you had better take my hand," said Miss Crew, nervously, as Mr. Buckingham set him down on the wharf.
nervouslyadverbUS /ˈnɜːrvəsli/
in an anxiously nervous manner
From this reading "Here, Garfield, though you are 'very old' as you say, you had better take my hand," said Miss Crew, nervously, as Mr. Buckingham set him down on the wharf.
not any; not one
From this reading "Oh, no, he must go with his father," cried Mrs. Dale.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "What a moving sea of faces!" exclaimed Miss Crew.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading "Oh, no, he must go with his father," cried Mrs. Dale.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "Here, Garfield, though you are 'very old' as you say, you had better take my hand," said Miss Crew, nervously, as Mr. Buckingham set him down on the wharf.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Here, Garfield, though you are 'very old' as you say, you had better take my hand," said Miss Crew, nervously, as Mr. Buckingham set him down on the wharf.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading "Yes, quite a few, and look as if they required laundrying--bodies, bones, and all."
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading "Yes, quite a few, and look as if they required laundrying--bodies, bones, and all."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Here, Garfield, though you are 'very old' as you say, you had better take my hand," said Miss Crew, nervously, as Mr. Buckingham set him down on the wharf.
express in words
From this reading "Here, Garfield, though you are 'very old' as you say, you had better take my hand," said Miss Crew, nervously, as Mr. Buckingham set him down on the wharf.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading "What a moving sea of faces!" exclaimed Miss Crew.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading "Here, Garfield, though you are 'very old' as you say, you had better take my hand," said Miss Crew, nervously, as Mr. Buckingham set him down on the wharf.
carry out
From this reading "Here, Garfield, though you are 'very old' as you say, you had better take my hand," said Miss Crew, nervously, as Mr. Buckingham set him down on the wharf.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Here, Garfield, though you are 'very old' as you say, you had better take my hand," said Miss Crew, nervously, as Mr. Buckingham set him down on the wharf.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Yes, quite a few, and look as if they required laundrying--bodies, bones, and all."
in spite of the fact that
From this reading "Here, Garfield, though you are 'very old' as you say, you had better take my hand," said Miss Crew, nervously, as Mr. Buckingham set him down on the wharf.
precisely as stated
From this reading "Here, Garfield, though you are 'very old' as you say, you had better take my hand," said Miss Crew, nervously, as Mr. Buckingham set him down on the wharf.
wharfnounUS /wɔːrf/
a platform built out from the shore into the water and supported by piles; provides access to ships and boats
From this reading "Here, Garfield, though you are 'very old' as you say, you had better take my hand," said Miss Crew, nervously, as Mr. Buckingham set him down on the wharf.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What a moving sea of faces!" exclaimed Miss Crew.
which person or people
From this reading WHO IS WHO IN A MEDLEY.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Oh, no, he must go with his father," cried Mrs. Dale.
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes, quite a few, and look as if they required laundrying--bodies, bones, and all."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Here, Garfield, though you are 'very old' as you say, you had better take my hand," said Miss Crew, nervously, as Mr. Buckingham set him down on the wharf.
