a-droppin
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From this reading THE AIR-RAID I "There wasn't no 'ome life in England until the Kayser started a-droppin' bombs in people's back-yards," remarked Bindle oracularly.
filled with fear or apprehension
From this reading "Funny thing," he continued, "'ow everybody seemed to find out 'ow fond they was of settin' at 'ome because they was afraid o' goin' out."
AIR-RAID
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From this reading THE AIR-RAID I "There wasn't no 'ome life in England until the Kayser started a-droppin' bombs in people's back-yards," remarked Bindle oracularly.
Alton
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From this reading Mr. Gupperduck had firmly established himself in the good graces of Mr. Hearty and the leaders of the Alton Road Chapel.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading They required time in which to assimilate so profound an utterance.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mr. Hearty looked at Mr. Gupperduck and Mr. Gupperduck looked at Mrs. Bindle.
assimilateverbUS /əˈsɪməleɪt/
take up mentally
From this reading They required time in which to assimilate so profound an utterance.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Funny thing," he continued, "'ow everybody seemed to find out 'ow fond they was of settin' at 'ome because they was afraid o' goin' out."
back-yards
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From this reading THE AIR-RAID I "There wasn't no 'ome life in England until the Kayser started a-droppin' bombs in people's back-yards," remarked Bindle oracularly.
for the reason that
From this reading "Funny thing," he continued, "'ow everybody seemed to find out 'ow fond they was of settin' at 'ome because they was afraid o' goin' out."
Bindle
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From this reading THE AIR-RAID I "There wasn't no 'ome life in England until the Kayser started a-droppin' bombs in people's back-yards," remarked Bindle oracularly.
bombsnounUS /bɑːmz/
plural of “bomb” — an explosive device fused to explode under specific conditions
From this reading THE AIR-RAID I "There wasn't no 'ome life in England until the Kayser started a-droppin' bombs in people's back-yards," remarked Bindle oracularly.
ChapelnounUS /ˈtʃæpəl/
a place of worship that has its own altar
From this reading Mr. Gupperduck had firmly established himself in the good graces of Mr. Hearty and the leaders of the Alton Road Chapel.
without stop or interruption
From this reading "Funny thing," he continued, "'ow everybody seemed to find out 'ow fond they was of settin' at 'ome because they was afraid o' goin' out."
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading THE AIR-RAID I "There wasn't no 'ome life in England until the Kayser started a-droppin' bombs in people's back-yards," remarked Bindle oracularly.
brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established
From this reading Mr. Gupperduck had firmly established himself in the good graces of Mr. Hearty and the leaders of the Alton Road Chapel.
every person
From this reading "Funny thing," he continued, "'ow everybody seemed to find out 'ow fond they was of settin' at 'ome because they was afraid o' goin' out."
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading "Funny thing," he continued, "'ow everybody seemed to find out 'ow fond they was of settin' at 'ome because they was afraid o' goin' out."
with resolute determination
From this reading Mr. Gupperduck had firmly established himself in the good graces of Mr. Hearty and the leaders of the Alton Road Chapel.
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading "Funny thing," he continued, "'ow everybody seemed to find out 'ow fond they was of settin' at 'ome because they was afraid o' goin' out."
arousing or provoking laughter
From this reading "Funny thing," he continued, "'ow everybody seemed to find out 'ow fond they was of settin' at 'ome because they was afraid o' goin' out."
goin
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From this reading "Funny thing," he continued, "'ow everybody seemed to find out 'ow fond they was of settin' at 'ome because they was afraid o' goin' out."
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Mr. Gupperduck had firmly established himself in the good graces of Mr. Hearty and the leaders of the Alton Road Chapel.
gracesnounUS /ˈɡreɪsɪz/
plural of “grace” — (Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading Mr. Gupperduck had firmly established himself in the good graces of Mr. Hearty and the leaders of the Alton Road Chapel.
Gupperduck
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From this reading Mr. Hearty looked at Mr. Gupperduck and Mr. Gupperduck looked at Mrs. Bindle.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Mr. Gupperduck had firmly established himself in the good graces of Mr. Hearty and the leaders of the Alton Road Chapel.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Funny thing," he continued, "'ow everybody seemed to find out 'ow fond they was of settin' at 'ome because they was afraid o' goin' out."
HeartyadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrti/
showing warm and heartfelt friendliness
From this reading Mr. Hearty looked at Mr. Gupperduck and Mr. Gupperduck looked at Mrs. Bindle.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Mr. Gupperduck had firmly established himself in the good graces of Mr. Hearty and the leaders of the Alton Road Chapel.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading THE AIR-RAID I "There wasn't no 'ome life in England until the Kayser started a-droppin' bombs in people's back-yards," remarked Bindle oracularly.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE AIR-RAID I "There wasn't no 'ome life in England until the Kayser started a-droppin' bombs in people's back-yards," remarked Bindle oracularly.
Kayser
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From this reading THE AIR-RAID I "There wasn't no 'ome life in England until the Kayser started a-droppin' bombs in people's back-yards," remarked Bindle oracularly.
leadersnounUS /ˈliːdərz/
the body of people who lead a group
From this reading Mr. Gupperduck had firmly established himself in the good graces of Mr. Hearty and the leaders of the Alton Road Chapel.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading THE AIR-RAID I "There wasn't no 'ome life in England until the Kayser started a-droppin' bombs in people's back-yards," remarked Bindle oracularly.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Mr. Hearty looked at Mr. Gupperduck and Mr. Gupperduck looked at Mrs. Bindle.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Hearty looked at Mr. Gupperduck and Mr. Gupperduck looked at Mrs. Bindle.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mr. Hearty looked at Mr. Gupperduck and Mr. Gupperduck looked at Mrs. Bindle.
not any; not one
From this reading THE AIR-RAID I "There wasn't no 'ome life in England until the Kayser started a-droppin' bombs in people's back-yards," remarked Bindle oracularly.
a nonmetallic bivalent element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless nonflammable diatomic gas; constitutes 21 percent of the atmosphere by volume; the most abundant element in the earth's crust
From this reading "Funny thing," he continued, "'ow everybody seemed to find out 'ow fond they was of settin' at 'ome because they was afraid o' goin' out."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Funny thing," he continued, "'ow everybody seemed to find out 'ow fond they was of settin' at 'ome because they was afraid o' goin' out."
ome
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From this reading THE AIR-RAID I "There wasn't no 'ome life in England until the Kayser started a-droppin' bombs in people's back-yards," remarked Bindle oracularly.
oracularly
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From this reading THE AIR-RAID I "There wasn't no 'ome life in England until the Kayser started a-droppin' bombs in people's back-yards," remarked Bindle oracularly.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "Funny thing," he continued, "'ow everybody seemed to find out 'ow fond they was of settin' at 'ome because they was afraid o' goin' out."
ow
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From this reading "Funny thing," he continued, "'ow everybody seemed to find out 'ow fond they was of settin' at 'ome because they was afraid o' goin' out."
people'snounUS /ˈpiːpəlz/
possessive form of “people” — (plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading THE AIR-RAID I "There wasn't no 'ome life in England until the Kayser started a-droppin' bombs in people's back-yards," remarked Bindle oracularly.
showing intellectual penetration or emotional depth
From this reading They required time in which to assimilate so profound an utterance.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading THE AIR-RAID I "There wasn't no 'ome life in England until the Kayser started a-droppin' bombs in people's back-yards," remarked Bindle oracularly.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading They required time in which to assimilate so profound an utterance.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading Mr. Gupperduck had firmly established himself in the good graces of Mr. Hearty and the leaders of the Alton Road Chapel.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading "Funny thing," he continued, "'ow everybody seemed to find out 'ow fond they was of settin' at 'ome because they was afraid o' goin' out."
settin
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From this reading "Funny thing," he continued, "'ow everybody seemed to find out 'ow fond they was of settin' at 'ome because they was afraid o' goin' out."
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading They required time in which to assimilate so profound an utterance.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading THE AIR-RAID I "There wasn't no 'ome life in England until the Kayser started a-droppin' bombs in people's back-yards," remarked Bindle oracularly.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE AIR-RAID I "There wasn't no 'ome life in England until the Kayser started a-droppin' bombs in people's back-yards," remarked Bindle oracularly.
in or at that place or location
From this reading THE AIR-RAID I "There wasn't no 'ome life in England until the Kayser started a-droppin' bombs in people's back-yards," remarked Bindle oracularly.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Funny thing," he continued, "'ow everybody seemed to find out 'ow fond they was of settin' at 'ome because they was afraid o' goin' out."
a special situation
From this reading "Funny thing," he continued, "'ow everybody seemed to find out 'ow fond they was of settin' at 'ome because they was afraid o' goin' out."
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading They required time in which to assimilate so profound an utterance.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Funny thing," he continued, "'ow everybody seemed to find out 'ow fond they was of settin' at 'ome because they was afraid o' goin' out."
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading THE AIR-RAID I "There wasn't no 'ome life in England until the Kayser started a-droppin' bombs in people's back-yards," remarked Bindle oracularly.
utterancenounUS /ˈʌtərəns/
the use of uttered sounds for auditory communication
From this reading They required time in which to assimilate so profound an utterance.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Funny thing," he continued, "'ow everybody seemed to find out 'ow fond they was of settin' at 'ome because they was afraid o' goin' out."
wasn't
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From this reading THE AIR-RAID I "There wasn't no 'ome life in England until the Kayser started a-droppin' bombs in people's back-yards," remarked Bindle oracularly.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading They required time in which to assimilate so profound an utterance.
