a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading Then followed an enthusiastic account of their good time, which was tiresome to Checkers, and torture to Kendall.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Then followed an enthusiastic account of their good time, which was tiresome to Checkers, and torture to Kendall.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Then followed an enthusiastic account of their good time, which was tiresome to Checkers, and torture to Kendall.
elected vice president and became 21st President of the United States when Garfield was assassinated (1830-1886)
From this reading "Pert, get your banjo," said Arthur, suddenly.
banjonounUS /ˈbændʒoʊ/
a stringed instrument of the guitar family that has long neck and circular body
From this reading "Pert, get your banjo," said Arthur, suddenly.
Barlow
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From this reading "I think it would sound very smooth out here in the moonlight, Miss Barlow," suggested Checkers.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "It has n't but one string on it, Arthur," laughed Pert, "but I 'll fix it up to-morrow, sure."
CheckersnounUS /ˈtʃekərz/
a checkerboard game for two players who each have 12 pieces; the object is to jump over and so capture the opponent's pieces
From this reading Then followed an enthusiastic account of their good time, which was tiresome to Checkers, and torture to Kendall.
enthusiasticadjectiveUS /ɪnˌθuːziˈæstɪk/
having or showing great excitement and interest
From this reading Then followed an enthusiastic account of their good time, which was tiresome to Checkers, and torture to Kendall.
restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken
From this reading "It has n't but one string on it, Arthur," laughed Pert, "but I 'll fix it up to-morrow, sure."
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Then followed an enthusiastic account of their good time, which was tiresome to Checkers, and torture to Kendall.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "Pert, get your banjo," said Arthur, suddenly.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Then followed an enthusiastic account of their good time, which was tiresome to Checkers, and torture to Kendall.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "It has n't but one string on it, Arthur," laughed Pert, "but I 'll fix it up to-morrow, sure."
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading "It seems like years since I 've heard you play."
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "I think it would sound very smooth out here in the moonlight, Miss Barlow," suggested Checkers.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "It seems like years since I 've heard you play."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "I think it would sound very smooth out here in the moonlight, Miss Barlow," suggested Checkers.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "It seems like years since I 've heard you play."
KendallnounUS /ˈkendəl/
United States biochemist who discovered cortisone (1886-1972)
From this reading Then followed an enthusiastic account of their good time, which was tiresome to Checkers, and torture to Kendall.
past form of “laugh” — produce laughter
From this reading "It has n't but one string on it, Arthur," laughed Pert, "but I 'll fix it up to-morrow, sure."
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "It seems like years since I 've heard you play."
ll
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From this reading "It has n't but one string on it, Arthur," laughed Pert, "but I 'll fix it up to-morrow, sure."
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading "I think it would sound very smooth out here in the moonlight, Miss Barlow," suggested Checkers.
the light of the Moon
From this reading "I think it would sound very smooth out here in the moonlight, Miss Barlow," suggested Checkers.
n't
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From this reading "It has n't but one string on it, Arthur," laughed Pert, "but I 'll fix it up to-morrow, sure."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Then followed an enthusiastic account of their good time, which was tiresome to Checkers, and torture to Kendall.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "It has n't but one string on it, Arthur," laughed Pert, "but I 'll fix it up to-morrow, sure."
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "It has n't but one string on it, Arthur," laughed Pert, "but I 'll fix it up to-morrow, sure."
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "I think it would sound very smooth out here in the moonlight, Miss Barlow," suggested Checkers.
PertadjectiveUS /pɜːrt/
characterized by a lightly pert and exuberant quality
From this reading "Pert, get your banjo," said Arthur, suddenly.
participate in games or sport
From this reading "It seems like years since I 've heard you play."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Pert, get your banjo," said Arthur, suddenly.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading "It seems like years since I 've heard you play."
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading "It seems like years since I 've heard you play."
having a surface free from roughness or bumps or ridges or irregularities
From this reading "I think it would sound very smooth out here in the moonlight, Miss Barlow," suggested Checkers.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading "I think it would sound very smooth out here in the moonlight, Miss Barlow," suggested Checkers.
a lightweight cord
From this reading "It has n't but one string on it, Arthur," laughed Pert, "but I 'll fix it up to-morrow, sure."
happening unexpectedly
From this reading "Pert, get your banjo," said Arthur, suddenly.
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading "I think it would sound very smooth out here in the moonlight, Miss Barlow," suggested Checkers.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading "It has n't but one string on it, Arthur," laughed Pert, "but I 'll fix it up to-morrow, sure."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "I think it would sound very smooth out here in the moonlight, Miss Barlow," suggested Checkers.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Then followed an enthusiastic account of their good time, which was tiresome to Checkers, and torture to Kendall.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then followed an enthusiastic account of their good time, which was tiresome to Checkers, and torture to Kendall.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "I think it would sound very smooth out here in the moonlight, Miss Barlow," suggested Checkers.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Then followed an enthusiastic account of their good time, which was tiresome to Checkers, and torture to Kendall.
tiresomeadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərsəm/
so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness
From this reading Then followed an enthusiastic account of their good time, which was tiresome to Checkers, and torture to Kendall.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Then followed an enthusiastic account of their good time, which was tiresome to Checkers, and torture to Kendall.
to-morrow
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "It has n't but one string on it, Arthur," laughed Pert, "but I 'll fix it up to-morrow, sure."
tortureverbUS /ˈtɔːrtʃər/
torment emotionally or mentally
From this reading Then followed an enthusiastic account of their good time, which was tiresome to Checkers, and torture to Kendall.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "It has n't but one string on it, Arthur," laughed Pert, "but I 'll fix it up to-morrow, sure."
ve
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From this reading "It seems like years since I 've heard you play."
precisely as stated
From this reading "I think it would sound very smooth out here in the moonlight, Miss Barlow," suggested Checkers.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Then followed an enthusiastic account of their good time, which was tiresome to Checkers, and torture to Kendall.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Then followed an enthusiastic account of their good time, which was tiresome to Checkers, and torture to Kendall.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "I think it would sound very smooth out here in the moonlight, Miss Barlow," suggested Checkers.
a late time of life
From this reading "It seems like years since I 've heard you play."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "It seems like years since I 've heard you play."
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Pert, get your banjo," said Arthur, suddenly.
