united by being of the same opinion
From this reading _Billy Mink._ It having been agreed by all the Rats in the big barn that they would stand by each other and all attack Billy Mink at once, the next time he appeared, they immediately began to feel better.
(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 _Billy Mink._ It having been agreed by all the Rats in the big barn that they would stand by each other and all attack Billy Mink at once, the next time he appeared, they immediately began to feel better.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading An idle boaster, it is clear, Is he who says he knows no fear.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _Billy Mink._ It having been agreed by all the Rats in the big barn that they would stand by each other and all attack Billy Mink at once, the next time he appeared, they immediately began to feel better.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading _Billy Mink._ It having been agreed by all the Rats in the big barn that they would stand by each other and all attack Billy Mink at once, the next time he appeared, they immediately began to feel better.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading _Billy Mink._ It having been agreed by all the Rats in the big barn that they would stand by each other and all attack Billy Mink at once, the next time he appeared, they immediately began to feel better.
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading _Billy Mink._ It having been agreed by all the Rats in the big barn that they would stand by each other and all attack Billy Mink at once, the next time he appeared, they immediately began to feel better.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Had they not driven away the Cat which the farmer had put in the barn to catch them?
barnnounUS /bɑːrn/
an outlying farm building for storing grain or animal feed and housing farm animals
From this reading _Billy Mink._ It having been agreed by all the Rats in the big barn that they would stand by each other and all attack Billy Mink at once, the next time he appeared, they immediately began to feel better.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading _Billy Mink._ It having been agreed by all the Rats in the big barn that they would stand by each other and all attack Billy Mink at once, the next time he appeared, they immediately began to feel better.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading _Billy Mink._ It having been agreed by all the Rats in the big barn that they would stand by each other and all attack Billy Mink at once, the next time he appeared, they immediately began to feel better.
(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 _Billy Mink._ It having been agreed by all the Rats in the big barn that they would stand by each other and all attack Billy Mink at once, the next time he appeared, they immediately began to feel better.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading _Billy Mink._ It having been agreed by all the Rats in the big barn that they would stand by each other and all attack Billy Mink at once, the next time he appeared, they immediately began to feel better.
a short stout club used primarily by policemen
From this reading _Billy Mink._ It having been agreed by all the Rats in the big barn that they would stand by each other and all attack Billy Mink at once, the next time he appeared, they immediately began to feel better.
boastedverbUS /ˈboʊstəd/
past form of “boast” — show off
From this reading The younger ones boasted.
boasternoun
a very boastful and talkative person
From this reading An idle boaster, it is clear, Is he who says he knows no fear.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading _Billy Mink._ It having been agreed by all the Rats in the big barn that they would stand by each other and all attack Billy Mink at once, the next time he appeared, they immediately began to feel better.
feline mammal usually having thick soft fur and no ability to roar: domestic cats; wildcats
From this reading Had they not driven away the Cat which the farmer had put in the barn to catch them?
discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading Had they not driven away the Cat which the farmer had put in the barn to catch them?
rid of obstructions
From this reading An idle boaster, it is clear, Is he who says he knows no fear.
without stop or interruption
From this reading Only the oldest ones shook their heads doubtfully and continued to look worried.
doubtfullyadverb
in a doubtful manner
From this reading Only the oldest ones shook their heads doubtfully and continued to look worried.
compelled forcibly by an outside agency
From this reading Had they not driven away the Cat which the farmer had put in the barn to catch them?
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading _Billy Mink._ It having been agreed by all the Rats in the big barn that they would stand by each other and all attack Billy Mink at once, the next time he appeared, they immediately began to feel better.
a person who operates a farm
From this reading Had they not driven away the Cat which the farmer had put in the barn to catch them?
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading An idle boaster, it is clear, Is he who says he knows no fear.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading _Billy Mink._ It having been agreed by all the Rats in the big barn that they would stand by each other and all attack Billy Mink at once, the next time he appeared, they immediately began to feel better.
Hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Had they not driven away the Cat which the farmer had put in the barn to catch them?
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading _Billy Mink._ It having been agreed by all the Rats in the big barn that they would stand by each other and all attack Billy Mink at once, the next time he appeared, they immediately began to feel better.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading An idle boaster, it is clear, Is he who says he knows no fear.
plural of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Only the oldest ones shook their heads doubtfully and continued to look worried.
not in action or at work
From this reading An idle boaster, it is clear, Is he who says he knows no fear.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading _Billy Mink._ It having been agreed by all the Rats in the big barn that they would stand by each other and all attack Billy Mink at once, the next time he appeared, they immediately began to feel better.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _Billy Mink._ It having been agreed by all the Rats in the big barn that they would stand by each other and all attack Billy Mink at once, the next time he appeared, they immediately began to feel better.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading An idle boaster, it is clear, Is he who says he knows no fear.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading An idle boaster, it is clear, Is he who says he knows no fear.
plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people
From this reading An idle boaster, it is clear, Is he who says he knows no fear.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Only the oldest ones shook their heads doubtfully and continued to look worried.
MinknounUS /mɪŋk/
the expensive fur of a mink
From this reading _Billy Mink._ It having been agreed by all the Rats in the big barn that they would stand by each other and all attack Billy Mink at once, the next time he appeared, they immediately began to feel better.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading _Billy Mink._ It having been agreed by all the Rats in the big barn that they would stand by each other and all attack Billy Mink at once, the next time he appeared, they immediately began to feel better.
not any; not one
From this reading An idle boaster, it is clear, Is he who says he knows no fear.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Had they not driven away the Cat which the farmer had put in the barn to catch them?
oldestadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldəst/
superlative of “old” — (used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Only the oldest ones shook their heads doubtfully and continued to look worried.
on one occasion
From this reading _Billy Mink._ It having been agreed by all the Rats in the big barn that they would stand by each other and all attack Billy Mink at once, the next time he appeared, they immediately began to feel better.
plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Only the oldest ones shook their heads doubtfully and continued to look worried.
and nothing more
From this reading Only the oldest ones shook their heads doubtfully and continued to look worried.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading _Billy Mink._ It having been agreed by all the Rats in the big barn that they would stand by each other and all attack Billy Mink at once, the next time he appeared, they immediately began to feel better.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Had they not driven away the Cat which the farmer had put in the barn to catch them?
RatsnounUS /ræts/
plural of “rat” — any of various long-tailed rodents similar to but larger than a mouse
From this reading _Billy Mink._ It having been agreed by all the Rats in the big barn that they would stand by each other and all attack Billy Mink at once, the next time he appeared, they immediately began to feel better.
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading An idle boaster, it is clear, Is he who says he knows no fear.
a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment
From this reading Only the oldest ones shook their heads doubtfully and continued to look worried.
be standing; be upright
From this reading _Billy Mink._ It having been agreed by all the Rats in the big barn that they would stand by each other and all attack Billy Mink at once, the next time he appeared, they immediately began to feel better.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _Billy Mink._ It having been agreed by all the Rats in the big barn that they would stand by each other and all attack Billy Mink at once, the next time he appeared, they immediately began to feel better.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Billy Mink._ It having been agreed by all the Rats in the big barn that they would stand by each other and all attack Billy Mink at once, the next time he appeared, they immediately began to feel better.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Only the oldest ones shook their heads doubtfully and continued to look worried.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Had they not driven away the Cat which the farmer had put in the barn to catch them?
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading _Billy Mink._ It having been agreed by all the Rats in the big barn that they would stand by each other and all attack Billy Mink at once, the next time he appeared, they immediately began to feel better.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading _Billy Mink._ It having been agreed by all the Rats in the big barn that they would stand by each other and all attack Billy Mink at once, the next time he appeared, they immediately began to feel better.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _Billy Mink._ It having been agreed by all the Rats in the big barn that they would stand by each other and all attack Billy Mink at once, the next time he appeared, they immediately began to feel better.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Had they not driven away the Cat which the farmer had put in the barn to catch them?
which person or people
From this reading An idle boaster, it is clear, Is he who says he knows no fear.
worriedadjectiveUS /ˈwɜːrid/
afflicted with or marked by anxious uneasiness or trouble or grief
From this reading Only the oldest ones shook their heads doubtfully and continued to look worried.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading _Billy Mink._ It having been agreed by all the Rats in the big barn that they would stand by each other and all attack Billy Mink at once, the next time he appeared, they immediately began to feel better.
used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father
From this reading The younger ones boasted.
