Alf
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From this reading ISOBEL'S "DREAM" For the next day or two Alf found life very hard.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Bill's appetite for beer increased by geometrical progression; and Eustace's possible indignation at being constantly summoned merely to supply Private Grant with large bitters filled Alf with the liveliest apprehension.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading He even descended to the level of intimidating Higgins, when he declared himself unprepared to risk the djinn's displeasure any longer, by the use of threats.
appetitenounUS /ˈæpətaɪt/
a feeling of craving something
From this reading Bill's appetite for beer increased by geometrical progression; and Eustace's possible indignation at being constantly summoned merely to supply Private Grant with large bitters filled Alf with the liveliest apprehension.
apprehensionnounUS /ˌæprɪˈhenʃən/
fearful expectation or anticipation
From this reading Bill's appetite for beer increased by geometrical progression; and Eustace's possible indignation at being constantly summoned merely to supply Private Grant with large bitters filled Alf with the liveliest apprehension.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Bill's appetite for beer increased by geometrical progression; and Eustace's possible indignation at being constantly summoned merely to supply Private Grant with large bitters filled Alf with the liveliest apprehension.
beernounUS /bɪr/
a general name for alcoholic beverages made by fermenting a cereal (or mixture of cereals) flavored with hops
From this reading Bill's appetite for beer increased by geometrical progression; and Eustace's possible indignation at being constantly summoned merely to supply Private Grant with large bitters filled Alf with the liveliest apprehension.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Bill's appetite for beer increased by geometrical progression; and Eustace's possible indignation at being constantly summoned merely to supply Private Grant with large bitters filled Alf with the liveliest apprehension.
a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading He felt that Bill--who, under the influence of unlimited liquor, was losing his moral sense--was not playing the game.
Bill'snounUS /bɪlz/
possessive form of “bill” — a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading Bill's appetite for beer increased by geometrical progression; and Eustace's possible indignation at being constantly summoned merely to supply Private Grant with large bitters filled Alf with the liveliest apprehension.
bittersnounUS /ˈbɪtərz/
alcoholic liquor flavored with bitter herbs and roots
From this reading Bill's appetite for beer increased by geometrical progression; and Eustace's possible indignation at being constantly summoned merely to supply Private Grant with large bitters filled Alf with the liveliest apprehension.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Bill's appetite for beer increased by geometrical progression; and Eustace's possible indignation at being constantly summoned merely to supply Private Grant with large bitters filled Alf with the liveliest apprehension.
without variation or change, in every case
From this reading Bill's appetite for beer increased by geometrical progression; and Eustace's possible indignation at being constantly summoned merely to supply Private Grant with large bitters filled Alf with the liveliest apprehension.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading ISOBEL'S "DREAM" For the next day or two Alf found life very hard.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading He even descended to the level of intimidating Higgins, when he declared himself unprepared to risk the djinn's displeasure any longer, by the use of threats.
past form of “descend” — move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way
From this reading He even descended to the level of intimidating Higgins, when he declared himself unprepared to risk the djinn's displeasure any longer, by the use of threats.
displeasurenounUS /dɪˈspleʒər/
the feeling of being displeased or annoyed or dissatisfied with someone or something
From this reading He even descended to the level of intimidating Higgins, when he declared himself unprepared to risk the djinn's displeasure any longer, by the use of threats.
djinn's
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From this reading He even descended to the level of intimidating Higgins, when he declared himself unprepared to risk the djinn's displeasure any longer, by the use of threats.
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading ISOBEL'S "DREAM" For the next day or two Alf found life very hard.
Eustace's
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From this reading Bill's appetite for beer increased by geometrical progression; and Eustace's possible indignation at being constantly summoned merely to supply Private Grant with large bitters filled Alf with the liveliest apprehension.
divisible by two
From this reading He even descended to the level of intimidating Higgins, when he declared himself unprepared to risk the djinn's displeasure any longer, by the use of threats.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading He felt that Bill--who, under the influence of unlimited liquor, was losing his moral sense--was not playing the game.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading Bill's appetite for beer increased by geometrical progression; and Eustace's possible indignation at being constantly summoned merely to supply Private Grant with large bitters filled Alf with the liveliest apprehension.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading ISOBEL'S "DREAM" For the next day or two Alf found life very hard.
set up or found
From this reading ISOBEL'S "DREAM" For the next day or two Alf found life very hard.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading He felt that Bill--who, under the influence of unlimited liquor, was losing his moral sense--was not playing the game.
geometricaladjectiveUS /ˌdʒiːəˈmetrɪkəl/
of or relating to or determined by geometry
From this reading Bill's appetite for beer increased by geometrical progression; and Eustace's possible indignation at being constantly summoned merely to supply Private Grant with large bitters filled Alf with the liveliest apprehension.
let have
From this reading Bill's appetite for beer increased by geometrical progression; and Eustace's possible indignation at being constantly summoned merely to supply Private Grant with large bitters filled Alf with the liveliest apprehension.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading ISOBEL'S "DREAM" For the next day or two Alf found life very hard.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He felt that Bill--who, under the influence of unlimited liquor, was losing his moral sense--was not playing the game.
Higgins
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From this reading He even descended to the level of intimidating Higgins, when he declared himself unprepared to risk the djinn's displeasure any longer, by the use of threats.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He even descended to the level of intimidating Higgins, when he declared himself unprepared to risk the djinn's displeasure any longer, by the use of threats.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He felt that Bill--who, under the influence of unlimited liquor, was losing his moral sense--was not playing the game.
made greater in size or amount or degree
From this reading Bill's appetite for beer increased by geometrical progression; and Eustace's possible indignation at being constantly summoned merely to supply Private Grant with large bitters filled Alf with the liveliest apprehension.
a feeling of righteous anger
From this reading Bill's appetite for beer increased by geometrical progression; and Eustace's possible indignation at being constantly summoned merely to supply Private Grant with large bitters filled Alf with the liveliest apprehension.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading He felt that Bill--who, under the influence of unlimited liquor, was losing his moral sense--was not playing the game.
intimidatingadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɪmɪdeɪtɪŋ/
discouraging through fear
From this reading He even descended to the level of intimidating Higgins, when he declared himself unprepared to risk the djinn's displeasure any longer, by the use of threats.
ISOBEL'S
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From this reading ISOBEL'S "DREAM" For the next day or two Alf found life very hard.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Bill's appetite for beer increased by geometrical progression; and Eustace's possible indignation at being constantly summoned merely to supply Private Grant with large bitters filled Alf with the liveliest apprehension.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading He even descended to the level of intimidating Higgins, when he declared himself unprepared to risk the djinn's displeasure any longer, by the use of threats.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading ISOBEL'S "DREAM" For the next day or two Alf found life very hard.
liquornounUS /ˈlɪkər/
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading He felt that Bill--who, under the influence of unlimited liquor, was losing his moral sense--was not playing the game.
liveliestadjectiveUS /ˈlaɪvliːəst/
superlative of “lively” — full of life and energy
From this reading Bill's appetite for beer increased by geometrical progression; and Eustace's possible indignation at being constantly summoned merely to supply Private Grant with large bitters filled Alf with the liveliest apprehension.
for more time
From this reading He even descended to the level of intimidating Higgins, when he declared himself unprepared to risk the djinn's displeasure any longer, by the use of threats.
-ing form of “lose” — fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense
From this reading He felt that Bill--who, under the influence of unlimited liquor, was losing his moral sense--was not playing the game.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Stop me beer, will yer?" said Grant.
and nothing more
From this reading Bill's appetite for beer increased by geometrical progression; and Eustace's possible indignation at being constantly summoned merely to supply Private Grant with large bitters filled Alf with the liveliest apprehension.
moraladjectiveUS /ˈmɔːrəl/
concerned with principles of right and wrong or conforming to standards of behavior and character based on those principles
From this reading He felt that Bill--who, under the influence of unlimited liquor, was losing his moral sense--was not playing the game.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading ISOBEL'S "DREAM" For the next day or two Alf found life very hard.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He felt that Bill--who, under the influence of unlimited liquor, was losing his moral sense--was not playing the game.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He felt that Bill--who, under the influence of unlimited liquor, was losing his moral sense--was not playing the game.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading ISOBEL'S "DREAM" For the next day or two Alf found life very hard.
the act of playing a musical instrument
From this reading He felt that Bill--who, under the influence of unlimited liquor, was losing his moral sense--was not playing the game.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading Bill's appetite for beer increased by geometrical progression; and Eustace's possible indignation at being constantly summoned merely to supply Private Grant with large bitters filled Alf with the liveliest apprehension.
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading Bill's appetite for beer increased by geometrical progression; and Eustace's possible indignation at being constantly summoned merely to supply Private Grant with large bitters filled Alf with the liveliest apprehension.
progressionnounUS /prəˈɡreʃən/
a series with a definite pattern of advance
From this reading Bill's appetite for beer increased by geometrical progression; and Eustace's possible indignation at being constantly summoned merely to supply Private Grant with large bitters filled Alf with the liveliest apprehension.
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading He even descended to the level of intimidating Higgins, when he declared himself unprepared to risk the djinn's displeasure any longer, by the use of threats.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Stop me beer, will yer?" said Grant.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading He felt that Bill--who, under the influence of unlimited liquor, was losing his moral sense--was not playing the game.
come to a halt, stop moving
From this reading "Stop me beer, will yer?" said Grant.
summonedverbUS /ˈsʌmənd/
past form of “summon” — call in an official matter, such as to attend court
From this reading Bill's appetite for beer increased by geometrical progression; and Eustace's possible indignation at being constantly summoned merely to supply Private Grant with large bitters filled Alf with the liveliest apprehension.
give something useful or necessary to
From this reading Bill's appetite for beer increased by geometrical progression; and Eustace's possible indignation at being constantly summoned merely to supply Private Grant with large bitters filled Alf with the liveliest apprehension.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He felt that Bill--who, under the influence of unlimited liquor, was losing his moral sense--was not playing the game.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ISOBEL'S "DREAM" For the next day or two Alf found life very hard.
threatsnounUS /θrets/
plural of “threat” — something that is a source of danger
From this reading He even descended to the level of intimidating Higgins, when he declared himself unprepared to risk the djinn's displeasure any longer, by the use of threats.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Bill's appetite for beer increased by geometrical progression; and Eustace's possible indignation at being constantly summoned merely to supply Private Grant with large bitters filled Alf with the liveliest apprehension.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading ISOBEL'S "DREAM" For the next day or two Alf found life very hard.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading He felt that Bill--who, under the influence of unlimited liquor, was losing his moral sense--was not playing the game.
unlimitedadjectiveUS /ənˈlɪmətɪd/
having no limits in range or scope
From this reading He felt that Bill--who, under the influence of unlimited liquor, was losing his moral sense--was not playing the game.
unpreparedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnpriˈperd/
without preparation; not prepared for
From this reading He even descended to the level of intimidating Higgins, when he declared himself unprepared to risk the djinn's displeasure any longer, by the use of threats.
the act of using
From this reading He even descended to the level of intimidating Higgins, when he declared himself unprepared to risk the djinn's displeasure any longer, by the use of threats.
precisely as stated
From this reading ISOBEL'S "DREAM" For the next day or two Alf found life very hard.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He felt that Bill--who, under the influence of unlimited liquor, was losing his moral sense--was not playing the game.
at the time that
From this reading He even descended to the level of intimidating Higgins, when he declared himself unprepared to risk the djinn's displeasure any longer, by the use of threats.
which person or people
From this reading He felt that Bill--who, under the influence of unlimited liquor, was losing his moral sense--was not playing the game.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "Stop me beer, will yer?" said Grant.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Bill's appetite for beer increased by geometrical progression; and Eustace's possible indignation at being constantly summoned merely to supply Private Grant with large bitters filled Alf with the liveliest apprehension.
yer
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From this reading "Stop me beer, will yer?" said Grant.
