used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was certain, however, that the intimacy of the only two boys in the school inclined to bully the smaller ones had taken a decided set back.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE HONOR MEDAL Bill Bronson and Jack Jinks were released from their harnesses, and the "pillows" were taken off their feet and hands, they went to opposite ends of the gymnasium and had nothing to say to each other.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading It was certain, however, that the intimacy of the only two boys in the school inclined to bully the smaller ones had taken a decided set back.
Barry
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From this reading Barry did not mention the foul blow and its punishment, and none of the smaller boys dared speak of it.
biggeradjectiveUS /ˈbɪɡər/
large or big relative to something else
From this reading Some of the bigger boys caught Pee Wee and Mouser Pryde, and fastened them into the harness and put the mufflers on their feet and hands.
a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading THE HONOR MEDAL Bill Bronson and Jack Jinks were released from their harnesses, and the "pillows" were taken off their feet and hands, they went to opposite ends of the gymnasium and had nothing to say to each other.
exhale hard
From this reading Barry did not mention the foul blow and its punishment, and none of the smaller boys dared speak of it.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading Barry did not mention the foul blow and its punishment, and none of the smaller boys dared speak of it.
Bronson
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From this reading THE HONOR MEDAL Bill Bronson and Jack Jinks were released from their harnesses, and the "pillows" were taken off their feet and hands, they went to opposite ends of the gymnasium and had nothing to say to each other.
bullynounUS /ˈbʊli/
a cruel and brutal fellow
From this reading It was certain, however, that the intimacy of the only two boys in the school inclined to bully the smaller ones had taken a decided set back.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading Some of the bigger boys caught Pee Wee and Mouser Pryde, and fastened them into the harness and put the mufflers on their feet and hands.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading It was certain, however, that the intimacy of the only two boys in the school inclined to bully the smaller ones had taken a decided set back.
past form of “dare” — take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading Barry did not mention the foul blow and its punishment, and none of the smaller boys dared speak of it.
recognizable; marked
From this reading It was certain, however, that the intimacy of the only two boys in the school inclined to bully the smaller ones had taken a decided set back.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Barry did not mention the foul blow and its punishment, and none of the smaller boys dared speak of it.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading THE HONOR MEDAL Bill Bronson and Jack Jinks were released from their harnesses, and the "pillows" were taken off their feet and hands, they went to opposite ends of the gymnasium and had nothing to say to each other.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading The fun of the "poguey fight" was not to end so quickly, however.
plural of “end” — either extremity of something that has length
From this reading THE HONOR MEDAL Bill Bronson and Jack Jinks were released from their harnesses, and the "pillows" were taken off their feet and hands, they went to opposite ends of the gymnasium and had nothing to say to each other.
firmly closed or secured
From this reading Some of the bigger boys caught Pee Wee and Mouser Pryde, and fastened them into the harness and put the mufflers on their feet and hands.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading THE HONOR MEDAL Bill Bronson and Jack Jinks were released from their harnesses, and the "pillows" were taken off their feet and hands, they went to opposite ends of the gymnasium and had nothing to say to each other.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading The fun of the "poguey fight" was not to end so quickly, however.
fouladjectiveUS /faʊl/
highly offensive; arousing aversion or disgust
From this reading Barry did not mention the foul blow and its punishment, and none of the smaller boys dared speak of it.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE HONOR MEDAL Bill Bronson and Jack Jinks were released from their harnesses, and the "pillows" were taken off their feet and hands, they went to opposite ends of the gymnasium and had nothing to say to each other.
activities that are enjoyable or amusing
From this reading The fun of the "poguey fight" was not to end so quickly, however.
gymnasiumnounUS /dʒɪmˈneɪziəm/
a school for students intermediate between elementary school and college; usually grades 9 to 12
From this reading THE HONOR MEDAL Bill Bronson and Jack Jinks were released from their harnesses, and the "pillows" were taken off their feet and hands, they went to opposite ends of the gymnasium and had nothing to say to each other.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE HONOR MEDAL Bill Bronson and Jack Jinks were released from their harnesses, and the "pillows" were taken off their feet and hands, they went to opposite ends of the gymnasium and had nothing to say to each other.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading THE HONOR MEDAL Bill Bronson and Jack Jinks were released from their harnesses, and the "pillows" were taken off their feet and hands, they went to opposite ends of the gymnasium and had nothing to say to each other.
harnessverbUS /ˈhɑːrnəs/
put a harness
From this reading Some of the bigger boys caught Pee Wee and Mouser Pryde, and fastened them into the harness and put the mufflers on their feet and hands.
harnessesnounUS /ˈhɑːrnəsəz/
plural of “harness” — a support consisting of an arrangement of straps for holding something to the body (especially one supporting a person suspended from a parachute)
From this reading THE HONOR MEDAL Bill Bronson and Jack Jinks were released from their harnesses, and the "pillows" were taken off their feet and hands, they went to opposite ends of the gymnasium and had nothing to say to each other.
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading THE HONOR MEDAL Bill Bronson and Jack Jinks were released from their harnesses, and the "pillows" were taken off their feet and hands, they went to opposite ends of the gymnasium and had nothing to say to each other.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading It was certain, however, that the intimacy of the only two boys in the school inclined to bully the smaller ones had taken a decided set back.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was certain, however, that the intimacy of the only two boys in the school inclined to bully the smaller ones had taken a decided set back.
(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
From this reading It was certain, however, that the intimacy of the only two boys in the school inclined to bully the smaller ones had taken a decided set back.
intimacynounUS /ˈɪntəməsi/
close or warm friendship
From this reading It was certain, however, that the intimacy of the only two boys in the school inclined to bully the smaller ones had taken a decided set back.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Some of the bigger boys caught Pee Wee and Mouser Pryde, and fastened them into the harness and put the mufflers on their feet and hands.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Barry did not mention the foul blow and its punishment, and none of the smaller boys dared speak of it.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Barry did not mention the foul blow and its punishment, and none of the smaller boys dared speak of it.
a small worthless amount
From this reading THE HONOR MEDAL Bill Bronson and Jack Jinks were released from their harnesses, and the "pillows" were taken off their feet and hands, they went to opposite ends of the gymnasium and had nothing to say to each other.
JinksnounUS /dʒɪŋks/
noisy and mischievous merrymaking
From this reading THE HONOR MEDAL Bill Bronson and Jack Jinks were released from their harnesses, and the "pillows" were taken off their feet and hands, they went to opposite ends of the gymnasium and had nothing to say to each other.
MEDALnounUS /ˈmedəl/
an award for winning a championship or commemorating some other event
From this reading THE HONOR MEDAL Bill Bronson and Jack Jinks were released from their harnesses, and the "pillows" were taken off their feet and hands, they went to opposite ends of the gymnasium and had nothing to say to each other.
make reference to
From this reading Barry did not mention the foul blow and its punishment, and none of the smaller boys dared speak of it.
MousernounUS /ˈmaʊzər/
a cat proficient at mousing
From this reading Some of the bigger boys caught Pee Wee and Mouser Pryde, and fastened them into the harness and put the mufflers on their feet and hands.
mufflersnounUS /ˈmʌflərz/
plural of “muffler” — a tubular acoustic device inserted in the exhaust system that is designed to reduce noise
From this reading Some of the bigger boys caught Pee Wee and Mouser Pryde, and fastened them into the harness and put the mufflers on their feet and hands.
not one, and not any
From this reading Barry did not mention the foul blow and its punishment, and none of the smaller boys dared speak of it.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Barry did not mention the foul blow and its punishment, and none of the smaller boys dared speak of it.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading THE HONOR MEDAL Bill Bronson and Jack Jinks were released from their harnesses, and the "pillows" were taken off their feet and hands, they went to opposite ends of the gymnasium and had nothing to say to each other.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE HONOR MEDAL Bill Bronson and Jack Jinks were released from their harnesses, and the "pillows" were taken off their feet and hands, they went to opposite ends of the gymnasium and had nothing to say to each other.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading THE HONOR MEDAL Bill Bronson and Jack Jinks were released from their harnesses, and the "pillows" were taken off their feet and hands, they went to opposite ends of the gymnasium and had nothing to say to each other.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Some of the bigger boys caught Pee Wee and Mouser Pryde, and fastened them into the harness and put the mufflers on their feet and hands.
plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
From this reading It was certain, however, that the intimacy of the only two boys in the school inclined to bully the smaller ones had taken a decided set back.
and nothing more
From this reading It was certain, however, that the intimacy of the only two boys in the school inclined to bully the smaller ones had taken a decided set back.
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading THE HONOR MEDAL Bill Bronson and Jack Jinks were released from their harnesses, and the "pillows" were taken off their feet and hands, they went to opposite ends of the gymnasium and had nothing to say to each other.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading THE HONOR MEDAL Bill Bronson and Jack Jinks were released from their harnesses, and the "pillows" were taken off their feet and hands, they went to opposite ends of the gymnasium and had nothing to say to each other.
PeenounUS /piː/
liquid excretory product
From this reading Some of the bigger boys caught Pee Wee and Mouser Pryde, and fastened them into the harness and put the mufflers on their feet and hands.
pillowsnounUS /ˈpɪloʊz/
plural of “pillow” — a cushion to support the head of a sleeping person
From this reading THE HONOR MEDAL Bill Bronson and Jack Jinks were released from their harnesses, and the "pillows" were taken off their feet and hands, they went to opposite ends of the gymnasium and had nothing to say to each other.
poguey
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The fun of the "poguey fight" was not to end so quickly, however.
Pryde
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From this reading Some of the bigger boys caught Pee Wee and Mouser Pryde, and fastened them into the harness and put the mufflers on their feet and hands.
the act of punishing
From this reading Barry did not mention the foul blow and its punishment, and none of the smaller boys dared speak of it.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Some of the bigger boys caught Pee Wee and Mouser Pryde, and fastened them into the harness and put the mufflers on their feet and hands.
with speed
From this reading The fun of the "poguey fight" was not to end so quickly, however.
releasedverbUS /riˈliːst/
past form of “release” — release, as from one's grip
From this reading THE HONOR MEDAL Bill Bronson and Jack Jinks were released from their harnesses, and the "pillows" were taken off their feet and hands, they went to opposite ends of the gymnasium and had nothing to say to each other.
express in words
From this reading THE HONOR MEDAL Bill Bronson and Jack Jinks were released from their harnesses, and the "pillows" were taken off their feet and hands, they went to opposite ends of the gymnasium and had nothing to say to each other.
an educational institution
From this reading It was certain, however, that the intimacy of the only two boys in the school inclined to bully the smaller ones had taken a decided set back.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading It was certain, however, that the intimacy of the only two boys in the school inclined to bully the smaller ones had taken a decided set back.
small or little relative to something else
From this reading Barry did not mention the foul blow and its punishment, and none of the smaller boys dared speak of it.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The fun of the "poguey fight" was not to end so quickly, however.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Some of the bigger boys caught Pee Wee and Mouser Pryde, and fastened them into the harness and put the mufflers on their feet and hands.
express in speech
From this reading Barry did not mention the foul blow and its punishment, and none of the smaller boys dared speak of it.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading THE HONOR MEDAL Bill Bronson and Jack Jinks were released from their harnesses, and the "pillows" were taken off their feet and hands, they went to opposite ends of the gymnasium and had nothing to say to each other.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was certain, however, that the intimacy of the only two boys in the school inclined to bully the smaller ones had taken a decided set back.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE HONOR MEDAL Bill Bronson and Jack Jinks were released from their harnesses, and the "pillows" were taken off their feet and hands, they went to opposite ends of the gymnasium and had nothing to say to each other.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading THE HONOR MEDAL Bill Bronson and Jack Jinks were released from their harnesses, and the "pillows" were taken off their feet and hands, they went to opposite ends of the gymnasium and had nothing to say to each other.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Some of the bigger boys caught Pee Wee and Mouser Pryde, and fastened them into the harness and put the mufflers on their feet and hands.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE HONOR MEDAL Bill Bronson and Jack Jinks were released from their harnesses, and the "pillows" were taken off their feet and hands, they went to opposite ends of the gymnasium and had nothing to say to each other.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE HONOR MEDAL Bill Bronson and Jack Jinks were released from their harnesses, and the "pillows" were taken off their feet and hands, they went to opposite ends of the gymnasium and had nothing to say to each other.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading It was certain, however, that the intimacy of the only two boys in the school inclined to bully the smaller ones had taken a decided set back.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was certain, however, that the intimacy of the only two boys in the school inclined to bully the smaller ones had taken a decided set back.
WeeadjectiveUS /wiː/
(used informally) very small
From this reading Some of the bigger boys caught Pee Wee and Mouser Pryde, and fastened them into the harness and put the mufflers on their feet and hands.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading THE HONOR MEDAL Bill Bronson and Jack Jinks were released from their harnesses, and the "pillows" were taken off their feet and hands, they went to opposite ends of the gymnasium and had nothing to say to each other.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE HONOR MEDAL Bill Bronson and Jack Jinks were released from their harnesses, and the "pillows" were taken off their feet and hands, they went to opposite ends of the gymnasium and had nothing to say to each other.
