used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading BOB HAS A LIVELY FIGHT Barker was alone, and no sooner had he disappeared over the high board fence, than Bob made up his mind to follow him.
affordingverbUS /əˈfɔːrdɪŋ/
-ing form of “afford” — be able to spare or give up
From this reading It was filled with boards and packing cases, and affording a number of excellent hiding-places.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading BOB HAS A LIVELY FIGHT Barker was alone, and no sooner had he disappeared over the high board fence, than Bob made up his mind to follow him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading BOB HAS A LIVELY FIGHT Barker was alone, and no sooner had he disappeared over the high board fence, than Bob made up his mind to follow him.
being joined in close association
From this reading The yard was one attached to a planing mill and box factory.
BarkernounUS /ˈbɑːrkər/
someone who stands in front of a show (as at a carnival) and gives a loud colorful sales talk to potential customers
From this reading BOB HAS A LIVELY FIGHT Barker was alone, and no sooner had he disappeared over the high board fence, than Bob made up his mind to follow him.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading BOB HAS A LIVELY FIGHT Barker was alone, and no sooner had he disappeared over the high board fence, than Bob made up his mind to follow him.
boardsnounUS /bɔːrdz/
(used in the plural) the stage of a theater
From this reading It was filled with boards and packing cases, and affording a number of excellent hiding-places.
move up and down repeatedly
From this reading BOB HAS A LIVELY FIGHT Barker was alone, and no sooner had he disappeared over the high board fence, than Bob made up his mind to follow him.
a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading The yard was one attached to a planing mill and box factory.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He listened intently, but nothing save the hissing of escaping steam reached his ears.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was quite dark by this time, and perched on the top of the fence Bob could see little or nothing.
plural of “case” — an occurrence of something
From this reading It was filled with boards and packing cases, and affording a number of excellent hiding-places.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading It was quite dark by this time, and perched on the top of the fence Bob could see little or nothing.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading It was quite dark by this time, and perched on the top of the fence Bob could see little or nothing.
past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation
From this reading BOB HAS A LIVELY FIGHT Barker was alone, and no sooner had he disappeared over the high board fence, than Bob made up his mind to follow him.
plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading He listened intently, but nothing save the hissing of escaping steam reached his ears.
escapingverbUS /ɪˈskeɪpɪŋ/
-ing form of “escape” — run away from confinement
From this reading He listened intently, but nothing save the hissing of escaping steam reached his ears.
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading It was filled with boards and packing cases, and affording a number of excellent hiding-places.
factorynounUS /ˈfæktəri/
a plant consisting of one or more buildings with facilities for manufacturing
From this reading The yard was one attached to a planing mill and box factory.
enclose with a fence
From this reading BOB HAS A LIVELY FIGHT Barker was alone, and no sooner had he disappeared over the high board fence, than Bob made up his mind to follow him.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading BOB HAS A LIVELY FIGHT Barker was alone, and no sooner had he disappeared over the high board fence, than Bob made up his mind to follow him.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading It was filled with boards and packing cases, and affording a number of excellent hiding-places.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading BOB HAS A LIVELY FIGHT Barker was alone, and no sooner had he disappeared over the high board fence, than Bob made up his mind to follow him.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading BOB HAS A LIVELY FIGHT Barker was alone, and no sooner had he disappeared over the high board fence, than Bob made up his mind to follow him.
HASauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading BOB HAS A LIVELY FIGHT Barker was alone, and no sooner had he disappeared over the high board fence, than Bob made up his mind to follow him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading BOB HAS A LIVELY FIGHT Barker was alone, and no sooner had he disappeared over the high board fence, than Bob made up his mind to follow him.
hiding-places
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was filled with boards and packing cases, and affording a number of excellent hiding-places.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading BOB HAS A LIVELY FIGHT Barker was alone, and no sooner had he disappeared over the high board fence, than Bob made up his mind to follow him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading BOB HAS A LIVELY FIGHT Barker was alone, and no sooner had he disappeared over the high board fence, than Bob made up his mind to follow him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading BOB HAS A LIVELY FIGHT Barker was alone, and no sooner had he disappeared over the high board fence, than Bob made up his mind to follow him.
hissingnounUS /ˈhɪsɪŋ/
a fricative sound (especially as an expression of disapproval)
From this reading He listened intently, but nothing save the hissing of escaping steam reached his ears.
intentlyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈtentli/
with strained or eager attention
From this reading He listened intently, but nothing save the hissing of escaping steam reached his ears.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was quite dark by this time, and perched on the top of the fence Bob could see little or nothing.
past form of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading He listened intently, but nothing save the hissing of escaping steam reached his ears.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It was quite dark by this time, and perched on the top of the fence Bob could see little or nothing.
full of life and energy
From this reading BOB HAS A LIVELY FIGHT Barker was alone, and no sooner had he disappeared over the high board fence, than Bob made up his mind to follow him.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading BOB HAS A LIVELY FIGHT Barker was alone, and no sooner had he disappeared over the high board fence, than Bob made up his mind to follow him.
millverbUS /mɪl/
move about in a confused manner
From this reading The yard was one attached to a planing mill and box factory.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading BOB HAS A LIVELY FIGHT Barker was alone, and no sooner had he disappeared over the high board fence, than Bob made up his mind to follow him.
not any; not one
From this reading BOB HAS A LIVELY FIGHT Barker was alone, and no sooner had he disappeared over the high board fence, than Bob made up his mind to follow him.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading It was quite dark by this time, and perched on the top of the fence Bob could see little or nothing.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading It was filled with boards and packing cases, and affording a number of excellent hiding-places.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was quite dark by this time, and perched on the top of the fence Bob could see little or nothing.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was quite dark by this time, and perched on the top of the fence Bob could see little or nothing.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The yard was one attached to a planing mill and box factory.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It was quite dark by this time, and perched on the top of the fence Bob could see little or nothing.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading BOB HAS A LIVELY FIGHT Barker was alone, and no sooner had he disappeared over the high board fence, than Bob made up his mind to follow him.
packingnounUS /ˈpækɪŋ/
any material used especially to protect something
From this reading It was filled with boards and packing cases, and affording a number of excellent hiding-places.
perchedverbUS /pɜːrtʃt/
past form of “perch” — sit, as on a branch
From this reading It was quite dark by this time, and perched on the top of the fence Bob could see little or nothing.
planing
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The yard was one attached to a planing mill and box factory.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading It was quite dark by this time, and perched on the top of the fence Bob could see little or nothing.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading He listened intently, but nothing save the hissing of escaping steam reached his ears.
except for; apart from
From this reading He listened intently, but nothing save the hissing of escaping steam reached his ears.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading It was quite dark by this time, and perched on the top of the fence Bob could see little or nothing.
comparatives of “soon” or “early”
From this reading BOB HAS A LIVELY FIGHT Barker was alone, and no sooner had he disappeared over the high board fence, than Bob made up his mind to follow him.
steamverbUS /stiːm/
travel by means of steam power
From this reading He listened intently, but nothing save the hissing of escaping steam reached his ears.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading BOB HAS A LIVELY FIGHT Barker was alone, and no sooner had he disappeared over the high board fence, than Bob made up his mind to follow him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BOB HAS A LIVELY FIGHT Barker was alone, and no sooner had he disappeared over the high board fence, than Bob made up his mind to follow him.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It was quite dark by this time, and perched on the top of the fence Bob could see little or nothing.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It was quite dark by this time, and perched on the top of the fence Bob could see little or nothing.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading BOB HAS A LIVELY FIGHT Barker was alone, and no sooner had he disappeared over the high board fence, than Bob made up his mind to follow him.
the upper part of anything
From this reading It was quite dark by this time, and perched on the top of the fence Bob could see little or nothing.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading BOB HAS A LIVELY FIGHT Barker was alone, and no sooner had he disappeared over the high board fence, than Bob made up his mind to follow him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading BOB HAS A LIVELY FIGHT Barker was alone, and no sooner had he disappeared over the high board fence, than Bob made up his mind to follow him.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was filled with boards and packing cases, and affording a number of excellent hiding-places.
a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride
From this reading The yard was one attached to a planing mill and box factory.
