used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “That matter never worried me a whole lot, anyhow,” said Rod, after a few moments of silence.
declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading I will admit, however, that this dog-shooting business has stirred me up some, for it sure was a contemptible thing to do, and I hate to have anybody really think it of me.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading “That matter never worried me a whole lot, anyhow,” said Rod, after a few moments of silence.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “I turned the laugh on the bunch that started in to have a howling, gay old time with me, and I was satisfied.
any person at all
From this reading I will admit, however, that this dog-shooting business has stirred me up some, for it sure was a contemptible thing to do, and I hate to have anybody really think it of me.
used to indicate that a statement explains or supports a previous statement
From this reading “That matter never worried me a whole lot, anyhow,” said Rod, after a few moments of silence.
bunchnounUS /bʌntʃ/
a grouping of a number of similar things
From this reading “I turned the laugh on the bunch that started in to have a howling, gay old time with me, and I was satisfied.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading I will admit, however, that this dog-shooting business has stirred me up some, for it sure was a contemptible thing to do, and I hate to have anybody really think it of me.
contemptibleadjectiveUS /kənˈtemptəbəl/
deserving of contempt or scorn
From this reading I will admit, however, that this dog-shooting business has stirred me up some, for it sure was a contemptible thing to do, and I hate to have anybody really think it of me.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading I will admit, however, that this dog-shooting business has stirred me up some, for it sure was a contemptible thing to do, and I hate to have anybody really think it of me.
dog-shooting
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From this reading I will admit, however, that this dog-shooting business has stirred me up some, for it sure was a contemptible thing to do, and I hate to have anybody really think it of me.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading “That matter never worried me a whole lot, anyhow,” said Rod, after a few moments of silence.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I will admit, however, that this dog-shooting business has stirred me up some, for it sure was a contemptible thing to do, and I hate to have anybody really think it of me.
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading “I turned the laugh on the bunch that started in to have a howling, gay old time with me, and I was satisfied.
hadn't
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From this reading I knew I hadn’t squealed, and I knew the professor knew it.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I will admit, however, that this dog-shooting business has stirred me up some, for it sure was a contemptible thing to do, and I hate to have anybody really think it of me.
the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action
From this reading I will admit, however, that this dog-shooting business has stirred me up some, for it sure was a contemptible thing to do, and I hate to have anybody really think it of me.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “I turned the laugh on the bunch that started in to have a howling, gay old time with me, and I was satisfied.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading I will admit, however, that this dog-shooting business has stirred me up some, for it sure was a contemptible thing to do, and I hate to have anybody really think it of me.
howlingnounUS /ˈhaʊlɪŋ/
a long loud emotional utterance
From this reading “I turned the laugh on the bunch that started in to have a howling, gay old time with me, and I was satisfied.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I turned the laugh on the bunch that started in to have a howling, gay old time with me, and I was satisfied.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “I turned the laugh on the bunch that started in to have a howling, gay old time with me, and I was satisfied.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I knew I hadn’t squealed, and I knew the professor knew it.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading I knew I hadn’t squealed, and I knew the professor knew it.
the sound of laughing
From this reading “I turned the laugh on the bunch that started in to have a howling, gay old time with me, and I was satisfied.
(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent
From this reading “That matter never worried me a whole lot, anyhow,” said Rod, after a few moments of silence.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading “That matter never worried me a whole lot, anyhow,” said Rod, after a few moments of silence.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “That matter never worried me a whole lot, anyhow,” said Rod, after a few moments of silence.
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading “That matter never worried me a whole lot, anyhow,” said Rod, after a few moments of silence.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading “That matter never worried me a whole lot, anyhow,” said Rod, after a few moments of silence.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “That matter never worried me a whole lot, anyhow,” said Rod, after a few moments of silence.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading “I turned the laugh on the bunch that started in to have a howling, gay old time with me, and I was satisfied.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “I turned the laugh on the bunch that started in to have a howling, gay old time with me, and I was satisfied.
someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
From this reading I knew I hadn’t squealed, and I knew the professor knew it.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading I will admit, however, that this dog-shooting business has stirred me up some, for it sure was a contemptible thing to do, and I hate to have anybody really think it of me.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading THE REASON WHY.
RodnounUS /rɑːd/
a long thin implement made of metal or wood
From this reading “That matter never worried me a whole lot, anyhow,” said Rod, after a few moments of silence.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “That matter never worried me a whole lot, anyhow,” said Rod, after a few moments of silence.
filled with satisfaction
From this reading “I turned the laugh on the bunch that started in to have a howling, gay old time with me, and I was satisfied.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading “That matter never worried me a whole lot, anyhow,” said Rod, after a few moments of silence.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading I will admit, however, that this dog-shooting business has stirred me up some, for it sure was a contemptible thing to do, and I hate to have anybody really think it of me.
squealed
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I knew I hadn’t squealed, and I knew the professor knew it.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading “I turned the laugh on the bunch that started in to have a howling, gay old time with me, and I was satisfied.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading I will admit, however, that this dog-shooting business has stirred me up some, for it sure was a contemptible thing to do, and I hate to have anybody really think it of me.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading I will admit, however, that this dog-shooting business has stirred me up some, for it sure was a contemptible thing to do, and I hate to have anybody really think it of me.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “That matter never worried me a whole lot, anyhow,” said Rod, after a few moments of silence.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE REASON WHY.
a special situation
From this reading I will admit, however, that this dog-shooting business has stirred me up some, for it sure was a contemptible thing to do, and I hate to have anybody really think it of me.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading I will admit, however, that this dog-shooting business has stirred me up some, for it sure was a contemptible thing to do, and I hate to have anybody really think it of me.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I will admit, however, that this dog-shooting business has stirred me up some, for it sure was a contemptible thing to do, and I hate to have anybody really think it of me.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading “I turned the laugh on the bunch that started in to have a howling, gay old time with me, and I was satisfied.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “I turned the laugh on the bunch that started in to have a howling, gay old time with me, and I was satisfied.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading “I turned the laugh on the bunch that started in to have a howling, gay old time with me, and I was satisfied.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading I will admit, however, that this dog-shooting business has stirred me up some, for it sure was a contemptible thing to do, and I hate to have anybody really think it of me.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “I turned the laugh on the bunch that started in to have a howling, gay old time with me, and I was satisfied.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading “That matter never worried me a whole lot, anyhow,” said Rod, after a few moments of silence.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading THE REASON WHY.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading I will admit, however, that this dog-shooting business has stirred me up some, for it sure was a contemptible thing to do, and I hate to have anybody really think it of me.
in the company of; together with
From this reading “I turned the laugh on the bunch that started in to have a howling, gay old time with me, and I was satisfied.
worriedadjectiveUS /ˈwɜːrid/
afflicted with or marked by anxious uneasiness or trouble or grief
From this reading “That matter never worried me a whole lot, anyhow,” said Rod, after a few moments of silence.
