used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading They watched Charley disappear into a sort of out-shanty, where several other men in aprons seemed to be fussing about with pots and pans.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading They watched Charley disappear into a sort of out-shanty, where several other men in aprons seemed to be fussing about with pots and pans.
(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 “Remember to always keep on the proper side of the cook, and you’ll come out all right,” laughed the guide.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading “Remember to always keep on the proper side of the cook, and you’ll come out all right,” laughed the guide.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading “Why didn’t you hit me with an ax?--it wouldn’t have hurt so much.”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The cook roared his delight at the compliment to his strength, and Ben introduced Ed and George.
apronsnounUS /ˈeɪprənz/
plural of “apron” — a garment of cloth or leather or plastic that is tied about the waist and worn to protect your clothing
From this reading They watched Charley disappear into a sort of out-shanty, where several other men in aprons seemed to be fussing about with pots and pans.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The cook roared his delight at the compliment to his strength, and Ben introduced Ed and George.
axnounUS /æks/
an edge tool with a heavy bladed head mounted across a handle
From this reading “Why didn’t you hit me with an ax?--it wouldn’t have hurt so much.”
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading They watched Charley disappear into a sort of out-shanty, where several other men in aprons seemed to be fussing about with pots and pans.
a mountain or tall hill
From this reading “Helloa, Charley!” said Ben, when he had recovered sufficient breath.
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading “Helloa, Charley!” said Ben, when he had recovered sufficient breath.
Charley
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From this reading “Helloa, Charley!” said Ben, when he had recovered sufficient breath.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading “Remember to always keep on the proper side of the cook, and you’ll come out all right,” laughed the guide.
complimentverbUS /ˈkɑːmpləment/
say something to someone that expresses praise
From this reading The cook roared his delight at the compliment to his strength, and Ben introduced Ed and George.
prepare a hot meal
From this reading The cook roared his delight at the compliment to his strength, and Ben introduced Ed and George.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading The cook roared his delight at the compliment to his strength, and Ben introduced Ed and George.
didn't
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From this reading “Why didn’t you hit me with an ax?--it wouldn’t have hurt so much.”
disappearverbUS /ˌdɪsəˈpɪr/
get lost, as without warning or explanation
From this reading They watched Charley disappear into a sort of out-shanty, where several other men in aprons seemed to be fussing about with pots and pans.
EdnounUS /ed/
impotence resulting from a man's inability to have or maintain an erection of his penis
From this reading The cook roared his delight at the compliment to his strength, and Ben introduced Ed and George.
fussingverbUS /ˈfʌsɪŋ/
-ing form of “fuss” — worry unnecessarily or excessively
From this reading They watched Charley disappear into a sort of out-shanty, where several other men in aprons seemed to be fussing about with pots and pans.
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading The cook roared his delight at the compliment to his strength, and Ben introduced Ed and George.
someone employed to conduct others
From this reading “Remember to always keep on the proper side of the cook, and you’ll come out all right,” laughed the guide.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading “Helloa, Charley!” said Ben, when he had recovered sufficient breath.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “Why didn’t you hit me with an ax?--it wouldn’t have hurt so much.”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Helloa, Charley!” said Ben, when he had recovered sufficient breath.
Helloa
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From this reading “Helloa, Charley!” said Ben, when he had recovered sufficient breath.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The cook roared his delight at the compliment to his strength, and Ben introduced Ed and George.
cause to move by striking
From this reading “Why didn’t you hit me with an ax?--it wouldn’t have hurt so much.”
be the source of pain
From this reading “Why didn’t you hit me with an ax?--it wouldn’t have hurt so much.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading They watched Charley disappear into a sort of out-shanty, where several other men in aprons seemed to be fussing about with pots and pans.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading They watched Charley disappear into a sort of out-shanty, where several other men in aprons seemed to be fussing about with pots and pans.
past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally
From this reading The cook roared his delight at the compliment to his strength, and Ben introduced Ed and George.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “Why didn’t you hit me with an ax?--it wouldn’t have hurt so much.”
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading “Remember to always keep on the proper side of the cook, and you’ll come out all right,” laughed the guide.
past form of “laugh” — produce laughter
From this reading “Remember to always keep on the proper side of the cook, and you’ll come out all right,” laughed the guide.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Why didn’t you hit me with an ax?--it wouldn’t have hurt so much.”
the force of workers available
From this reading They watched Charley disappear into a sort of out-shanty, where several other men in aprons seemed to be fussing about with pots and pans.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading “Why didn’t you hit me with an ax?--it wouldn’t have hurt so much.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “Remember to always keep on the proper side of the cook, and you’ll come out all right,” laughed the guide.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “Remember to always keep on the proper side of the cook, and you’ll come out all right,” laughed the guide.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading They watched Charley disappear into a sort of out-shanty, where several other men in aprons seemed to be fussing about with pots and pans.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading “Remember to always keep on the proper side of the cook, and you’ll come out all right,” laughed the guide.
out-shanty
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From this reading They watched Charley disappear into a sort of out-shanty, where several other men in aprons seemed to be fussing about with pots and pans.
pansnounUS /pænz/
plural of “pan” — cooking utensil consisting of a wide metal vessel
From this reading They watched Charley disappear into a sort of out-shanty, where several other men in aprons seemed to be fussing about with pots and pans.
potsnounUS /pɑːts/
plural of “pot” — metal or earthenware cooking vessel that is usually round and deep; often has a handle and lid
From this reading They watched Charley disappear into a sort of out-shanty, where several other men in aprons seemed to be fussing about with pots and pans.
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
From this reading “Remember to always keep on the proper side of the cook, and you’ll come out all right,” laughed the guide.
freed from illness or injury
From this reading “Helloa, Charley!” said Ben, when he had recovered sufficient breath.
To recall to mind.
From this reading “Remember to always keep on the proper side of the cook, and you’ll come out all right,” laughed the guide.
precisely, exactly
From this reading “Remember to always keep on the proper side of the cook, and you’ll come out all right,” laughed the guide.
roaredverbUS /rɔːrd/
past form of “roar” — make a loud noise, as of wind, water, or vehicles
From this reading The cook roared his delight at the compliment to his strength, and Ben introduced Ed and George.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Helloa, Charley!” said Ben, when he had recovered sufficient breath.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading They watched Charley disappear into a sort of out-shanty, where several other men in aprons seemed to be fussing about with pots and pans.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading They watched Charley disappear into a sort of out-shanty, where several other men in aprons seemed to be fussing about with pots and pans.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading “Remember to always keep on the proper side of the cook, and you’ll come out all right,” laughed the guide.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading “Why didn’t you hit me with an ax?--it wouldn’t have hurt so much.”
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading They watched Charley disappear into a sort of out-shanty, where several other men in aprons seemed to be fussing about with pots and pans.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading The cook roared his delight at the compliment to his strength, and Ben introduced Ed and George.
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
From this reading “Helloa, Charley!” said Ben, when he had recovered sufficient breath.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The cook roared his delight at the compliment to his strength, and Ben introduced Ed and George.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They watched Charley disappear into a sort of out-shanty, where several other men in aprons seemed to be fussing about with pots and pans.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The cook roared his delight at the compliment to his strength, and Ben introduced Ed and George.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading They watched Charley disappear into a sort of out-shanty, where several other men in aprons seemed to be fussing about with pots and pans.
at the time that
From this reading “Helloa, Charley!” said Ben, when he had recovered sufficient breath.
in or at the place that
From this reading They watched Charley disappear into a sort of out-shanty, where several other men in aprons seemed to be fussing about with pots and pans.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading “Why didn’t you hit me with an ax?--it wouldn’t have hurt so much.”
in the company of; together with
From this reading “Why didn’t you hit me with an ax?--it wouldn’t have hurt so much.”
wouldn't
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From this reading “Why didn’t you hit me with an ax?--it wouldn’t have hurt so much.”
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Why didn’t you hit me with an ax?--it wouldn’t have hurt so much.”
you'll
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From this reading “Remember to always keep on the proper side of the cook, and you’ll come out all right,” laughed the guide.
