used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading HOW NOBBY ATTENDED A WEDDING, AND BERRY SPOKE NOTHING BUT THE TRUTH.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading He looked down at Nobby, who, with a section of one of my shoe-trees in his mouth, was importuning him to play by the simple expedient of thrusting the bauble against the calf of his leg.
conforming to your own liking or feelings or nature
From this reading "My good dog, if you expect me to interrupt an agreeable breakfast to join you in the one-sided game of which you never tire, you are doomed to disappointment.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "If I am to drive," said Jonah, "I won't be responsible for doing it in a minute under two hours."
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "My good dog, if you expect me to interrupt an agreeable breakfast to join you in the one-sided game of which you never tire, you are doomed to disappointment.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading HOW NOBBY ATTENDED A WEDDING, AND BERRY SPOKE NOTHING BUT THE TRUTH.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "My good dog, if you expect me to interrupt an agreeable breakfast to join you in the one-sided game of which you never tire, you are doomed to disappointment.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He looked down at Nobby, who, with a section of one of my shoe-trees in his mouth, was importuning him to play by the simple expedient of thrusting the bauble against the calf of his leg.
playing or singing with instrumental or vocal accompaniment
From this reading HOW NOBBY ATTENDED A WEDDING, AND BERRY SPOKE NOTHING BUT THE TRUTH.
baublenounUS /ˈbɔːbəl/
a mock scepter carried by a court jester
From this reading He looked down at Nobby, who, with a section of one of my shoe-trees in his mouth, was importuning him to play by the simple expedient of thrusting the bauble against the calf of his leg.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "If I am to drive," said Jonah, "I won't be responsible for doing it in a minute under two hours."
BERRYnounUS /ˈberi/
any of numerous small and pulpy edible fruits; used as desserts or in making jams and jellies and preserves
From this reading HOW NOBBY ATTENDED A WEDDING, AND BERRY SPOKE NOTHING BUT THE TRUTH.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading "My good dog, if you expect me to interrupt an agreeable breakfast to join you in the one-sided game of which you never tire, you are doomed to disappointment.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading HOW NOBBY ATTENDED A WEDDING, AND BERRY SPOKE NOTHING BUT THE TRUTH.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He looked down at Nobby, who, with a section of one of my shoe-trees in his mouth, was importuning him to play by the simple expedient of thrusting the bauble against the calf of his leg.
calfnounUS /kæf/
young of domestic cattle
From this reading He looked down at Nobby, who, with a section of one of my shoe-trees in his mouth, was importuning him to play by the simple expedient of thrusting the bauble against the calf of his leg.
a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized
From this reading "My good dog, if you expect me to interrupt an agreeable breakfast to join you in the one-sided game of which you never tire, you are doomed to disappointment.
a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading "My good dog, if you expect me to interrupt an agreeable breakfast to join you in the one-sided game of which you never tire, you are doomed to disappointment.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading "If I am to drive," said Jonah, "I won't be responsible for doing it in a minute under two hours."
doomedadjectiveUS /duːmd/
marked for certain death
From this reading "My good dog, if you expect me to interrupt an agreeable breakfast to join you in the one-sided game of which you never tire, you are doomed to disappointment.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading He looked down at Nobby, who, with a section of one of my shoe-trees in his mouth, was importuning him to play by the simple expedient of thrusting the bauble against the calf of his leg.
operate or control a vehicle
From this reading "If I am to drive," said Jonah, "I won't be responsible for doing it in a minute under two hours."
regard something as probable or likely
From this reading "My good dog, if you expect me to interrupt an agreeable breakfast to join you in the one-sided game of which you never tire, you are doomed to disappointment.
expedientadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspiːdiənt/
serving to promote your interest
From this reading He looked down at Nobby, who, with a section of one of my shoe-trees in his mouth, was importuning him to play by the simple expedient of thrusting the bauble against the calf of his leg.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "If I am to drive," said Jonah, "I won't be responsible for doing it in a minute under two hours."
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading "My good dog, if you expect me to interrupt an agreeable breakfast to join you in the one-sided game of which you never tire, you are doomed to disappointment.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Go and worry your owner."
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "My good dog, if you expect me to interrupt an agreeable breakfast to join you in the one-sided game of which you never tire, you are doomed to disappointment.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He looked down at Nobby, who, with a section of one of my shoe-trees in his mouth, was importuning him to play by the simple expedient of thrusting the bauble against the calf of his leg.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He looked down at Nobby, who, with a section of one of my shoe-trees in his mouth, was importuning him to play by the simple expedient of thrusting the bauble against the calf of his leg.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He looked down at Nobby, who, with a section of one of my shoe-trees in his mouth, was importuning him to play by the simple expedient of thrusting the bauble against the calf of his leg.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading "If I am to drive," said Jonah, "I won't be responsible for doing it in a minute under two hours."
HOW
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From this reading HOW NOBBY ATTENDED A WEDDING, AND BERRY SPOKE NOTHING BUT THE TRUTH.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "If I am to drive," said Jonah, "I won't be responsible for doing it in a minute under two hours."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "If I am to drive," said Jonah, "I won't be responsible for doing it in a minute under two hours."
importuning
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From this reading He looked down at Nobby, who, with a section of one of my shoe-trees in his mouth, was importuning him to play by the simple expedient of thrusting the bauble against the calf of his leg.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "If I am to drive," said Jonah, "I won't be responsible for doing it in a minute under two hours."
interruptverbUS /ˌɪntərˈʌpt/
make a break in
From this reading "My good dog, if you expect me to interrupt an agreeable breakfast to join you in the one-sided game of which you never tire, you are doomed to disappointment.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "If I am to drive," said Jonah, "I won't be responsible for doing it in a minute under two hours."
become part of; become a member of a group or organization
From this reading "My good dog, if you expect me to interrupt an agreeable breakfast to join you in the one-sided game of which you never tire, you are doomed to disappointment.
JonahnounUS /ˈdʒoʊnə/
(Old Testament) Jonah did not wish to become a prophet so God caused a great storm to throw him overboard from a ship; he was saved by being swallowed by a whale that vomited him out onto dry land
From this reading "If I am to drive," said Jonah, "I won't be responsible for doing it in a minute under two hours."
a human limb; commonly used to refer to a whole limb but technically only the part of the limb between the knee and ankle
From this reading He looked down at Nobby, who, with a section of one of my shoe-trees in his mouth, was importuning him to play by the simple expedient of thrusting the bauble against the calf of his leg.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He looked down at Nobby, who, with a section of one of my shoe-trees in his mouth, was importuning him to play by the simple expedient of thrusting the bauble against the calf of his leg.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "My good dog, if you expect me to interrupt an agreeable breakfast to join you in the one-sided game of which you never tire, you are doomed to disappointment.
a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour
From this reading "If I am to drive," said Jonah, "I won't be responsible for doing it in a minute under two hours."
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading He looked down at Nobby, who, with a section of one of my shoe-trees in his mouth, was importuning him to play by the simple expedient of thrusting the bauble against the calf of his leg.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading He looked down at Nobby, who, with a section of one of my shoe-trees in his mouth, was importuning him to play by the simple expedient of thrusting the bauble against the calf of his leg.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading "My good dog, if you expect me to interrupt an agreeable breakfast to join you in the one-sided game of which you never tire, you are doomed to disappointment.
NOBBY
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading HOW NOBBY ATTENDED A WEDDING, AND BERRY SPOKE NOTHING BUT THE TRUTH.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading HOW NOBBY ATTENDED A WEDDING, AND BERRY SPOKE NOTHING BUT THE TRUTH.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He looked down at Nobby, who, with a section of one of my shoe-trees in his mouth, was importuning him to play by the simple expedient of thrusting the bauble against the calf of his leg.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He looked down at Nobby, who, with a section of one of my shoe-trees in his mouth, was importuning him to play by the simple expedient of thrusting the bauble against the calf of his leg.
one-sidedadjectiveUS /ˌwʌnˈsaɪdəd/
not reversible or capable of having either side out
From this reading "My good dog, if you expect me to interrupt an agreeable breakfast to join you in the one-sided game of which you never tire, you are doomed to disappointment.
(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading Go and worry your owner."
participate in games or sport
From this reading He looked down at Nobby, who, with a section of one of my shoe-trees in his mouth, was importuning him to play by the simple expedient of thrusting the bauble against the calf of his leg.
responsibleadjectiveUS /riˈspɑːnsəbəl/
worthy of or requiring responsibility or trust; or held accountable
From this reading "If I am to drive," said Jonah, "I won't be responsible for doing it in a minute under two hours."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "If I am to drive," said Jonah, "I won't be responsible for doing it in a minute under two hours."
sectionnounUS /ˈsekʃən/
a self-contained part of a larger composition (written or musical)
From this reading He looked down at Nobby, who, with a section of one of my shoe-trees in his mouth, was importuning him to play by the simple expedient of thrusting the bauble against the calf of his leg.
shoe-trees
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From this reading He looked down at Nobby, who, with a section of one of my shoe-trees in his mouth, was importuning him to play by the simple expedient of thrusting the bauble against the calf of his leg.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading He looked down at Nobby, who, with a section of one of my shoe-trees in his mouth, was importuning him to play by the simple expedient of thrusting the bauble against the calf of his leg.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading HOW NOBBY ATTENDED A WEDDING, AND BERRY SPOKE NOTHING BUT THE TRUTH.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HOW NOBBY ATTENDED A WEDDING, AND BERRY SPOKE NOTHING BUT THE TRUTH.
thrustingnounUS /ˈθrʌstɪŋ/
a sharp hand gesture (resembling a blow)
From this reading He looked down at Nobby, who, with a section of one of my shoe-trees in his mouth, was importuning him to play by the simple expedient of thrusting the bauble against the calf of his leg.
tireverbUS /ˈtaɪər/
lose interest or become bored with something or somebody
From this reading "My good dog, if you expect me to interrupt an agreeable breakfast to join you in the one-sided game of which you never tire, you are doomed to disappointment.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "If I am to drive," said Jonah, "I won't be responsible for doing it in a minute under two hours."
a fact that has been verified
From this reading HOW NOBBY ATTENDED A WEDDING, AND BERRY SPOKE NOTHING BUT THE TRUTH.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading "If I am to drive," said Jonah, "I won't be responsible for doing it in a minute under two hours."
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading "If I am to drive," said Jonah, "I won't be responsible for doing it in a minute under two hours."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He looked down at Nobby, who, with a section of one of my shoe-trees in his mouth, was importuning him to play by the simple expedient of thrusting the bauble against the calf of his leg.
the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed
From this reading HOW NOBBY ATTENDED A WEDDING, AND BERRY SPOKE NOTHING BUT THE TRUTH.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "My good dog, if you expect me to interrupt an agreeable breakfast to join you in the one-sided game of which you never tire, you are doomed to disappointment.
which person or people
From this reading He looked down at Nobby, who, with a section of one of my shoe-trees in his mouth, was importuning him to play by the simple expedient of thrusting the bauble against the calf of his leg.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He looked down at Nobby, who, with a section of one of my shoe-trees in his mouth, was importuning him to play by the simple expedient of thrusting the bauble against the calf of his leg.
won't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "If I am to drive," said Jonah, "I won't be responsible for doing it in a minute under two hours."
be worried, concerned, anxious, troubled, or uneasy
From this reading Go and worry your owner."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "My good dog, if you expect me to interrupt an agreeable breakfast to join you in the one-sided game of which you never tire, you are doomed to disappointment.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Go and worry your owner."
