used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A RIDE ON AN ALLIGATOR It was certainly a time for prompt action.
abodenounUS /əˈboʊd/
any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
From this reading During the day just passed Tony had been giving them more or less interesting facts connected with the ugly saurians that had their usual abode in the cypress swamps.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading A RIDE ON AN ALLIGATOR It was certainly a time for prompt action.
fear resulting from the awareness of danger
From this reading This changed from alarm to horror when unfortunate and clumsy Larry, tripping in his excitement over the side, struck the water with a tremendous splash, not far from the aroused alligator.
ALLIGATORnounUS /ˈæləɡeɪtər/
leather made from alligator's hide
From this reading A RIDE ON AN ALLIGATOR It was certainly a time for prompt action.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading A RIDE ON AN ALLIGATOR It was certainly a time for prompt action.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading This changed from alarm to horror when unfortunate and clumsy Larry, tripping in his excitement over the side, struck the water with a tremendous splash, not far from the aroused alligator.
arousedadjectiveUS /ərˈaʊzd/
aroused to action
From this reading This changed from alarm to horror when unfortunate and clumsy Larry, tripping in his excitement over the side, struck the water with a tremendous splash, not far from the aroused alligator.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Phil Lancing had leaped to his feet at the first cry from his chum.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading During the day just passed Tony had been giving them more or less interesting facts connected with the ugly saurians that had their usual abode in the cypress swamps.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading A RIDE ON AN ALLIGATOR It was certainly a time for prompt action.
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading This changed from alarm to horror when unfortunate and clumsy Larry, tripping in his excitement over the side, struck the water with a tremendous splash, not far from the aroused alligator.
chumnounUS /tʃʌm/
a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading Phil Lancing had leaped to his feet at the first cry from his chum.
clumsyadjectiveUS /ˈklʌmzi/
lacking grace in movement or posture
From this reading This changed from alarm to horror when unfortunate and clumsy Larry, tripping in his excitement over the side, struck the water with a tremendous splash, not far from the aroused alligator.
being joined in close association
From this reading During the day just passed Tony had been giving them more or less interesting facts connected with the ugly saurians that had their usual abode in the cypress swamps.
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading Phil Lancing had leaped to his feet at the first cry from his chum.
cypressnounUS /ˈsaɪprəs/
wood of any of various cypress trees especially of the genus Cupressus
From this reading During the day just passed Tony had been giving them more or less interesting facts connected with the ugly saurians that had their usual abode in the cypress swamps.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading During the day just passed Tony had been giving them more or less interesting facts connected with the ugly saurians that had their usual abode in the cypress swamps.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During the day just passed Tony had been giving them more or less interesting facts connected with the ugly saurians that had their usual abode in the cypress swamps.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading This changed from alarm to horror when unfortunate and clumsy Larry, tripping in his excitement over the side, struck the water with a tremendous splash, not far from the aroused alligator.
plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading During the day just passed Tony had been giving them more or less interesting facts connected with the ugly saurians that had their usual abode in the cypress swamps.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading This changed from alarm to horror when unfortunate and clumsy Larry, tripping in his excitement over the side, struck the water with a tremendous splash, not far from the aroused alligator.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Phil Lancing had leaped to his feet at the first cry from his chum.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading When he saw that tremendous snout thrust up out of the water he felt a thrill.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Phil Lancing had leaped to his feet at the first cry from his chum.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A RIDE ON AN ALLIGATOR It was certainly a time for prompt action.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Phil Lancing had leaped to his feet at the first cry from his chum.
the act of giving
From this reading During the day just passed Tony had been giving them more or less interesting facts connected with the ugly saurians that had their usual abode in the cypress swamps.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Phil Lancing had leaped to his feet at the first cry from his chum.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When he saw that tremendous snout thrust up out of the water he felt a thrill.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Phil Lancing had leaped to his feet at the first cry from his chum.
intense and profound fear
From this reading This changed from alarm to horror when unfortunate and clumsy Larry, tripping in his excitement over the side, struck the water with a tremendous splash, not far from the aroused alligator.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading This changed from alarm to horror when unfortunate and clumsy Larry, tripping in his excitement over the side, struck the water with a tremendous splash, not far from the aroused alligator.
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading During the day just passed Tony had been giving them more or less interesting facts connected with the ugly saurians that had their usual abode in the cypress swamps.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A RIDE ON AN ALLIGATOR It was certainly a time for prompt action.
and nothing more
From this reading During the day just passed Tony had been giving them more or less interesting facts connected with the ugly saurians that had their usual abode in the cypress swamps.
LancingverbUS /ˈlænsɪŋ/
-ing form of “lance” — move quickly, as if by cutting one's way
From this reading Phil Lancing had leaped to his feet at the first cry from his chum.
Larry
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From this reading This changed from alarm to horror when unfortunate and clumsy Larry, tripping in his excitement over the side, struck the water with a tremendous splash, not far from the aroused alligator.
past form of “leap” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading Phil Lancing had leaped to his feet at the first cry from his chum.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading During the day just passed Tony had been giving them more or less interesting facts connected with the ugly saurians that had their usual abode in the cypress swamps.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading During the day just passed Tony had been giving them more or less interesting facts connected with the ugly saurians that had their usual abode in the cypress swamps.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading This changed from alarm to horror when unfortunate and clumsy Larry, tripping in his excitement over the side, struck the water with a tremendous splash, not far from the aroused alligator.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When he saw that tremendous snout thrust up out of the water he felt a thrill.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A RIDE ON AN ALLIGATOR It was certainly a time for prompt action.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading During the day just passed Tony had been giving them more or less interesting facts connected with the ugly saurians that had their usual abode in the cypress swamps.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading When he saw that tremendous snout thrust up out of the water he felt a thrill.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading This changed from alarm to horror when unfortunate and clumsy Larry, tripping in his excitement over the side, struck the water with a tremendous splash, not far from the aroused alligator.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading During the day just passed Tony had been giving them more or less interesting facts connected with the ugly saurians that had their usual abode in the cypress swamps.
Phil
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Phil Lancing had leaped to his feet at the first cry from his chum.
promptverbUS /prɑːmpt/
give an incentive for action
From this reading A RIDE ON AN ALLIGATOR It was certainly a time for prompt action.
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading A RIDE ON AN ALLIGATOR It was certainly a time for prompt action.
saurians
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From this reading During the day just passed Tony had been giving them more or less interesting facts connected with the ugly saurians that had their usual abode in the cypress swamps.
cut with a saw
From this reading When he saw that tremendous snout thrust up out of the water he felt a thrill.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading This changed from alarm to horror when unfortunate and clumsy Larry, tripping in his excitement over the side, struck the water with a tremendous splash, not far from the aroused alligator.
snoutnounUS /snaʊt/
a long projecting or anterior elongation of an animal's head; especially the nose
From this reading When he saw that tremendous snout thrust up out of the water he felt a thrill.
splashverbUS /splæʃ/
cause (a liquid) to spatter about, especially with force
From this reading This changed from alarm to horror when unfortunate and clumsy Larry, tripping in his excitement over the side, struck the water with a tremendous splash, not far from the aroused alligator.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading This changed from alarm to horror when unfortunate and clumsy Larry, tripping in his excitement over the side, struck the water with a tremendous splash, not far from the aroused alligator.
swampsnounUS /swɑːmps/
plural of “swamp” — low land that is seasonally flooded; has more woody plants than a marsh and better drainage than a bog
From this reading During the day just passed Tony had been giving them more or less interesting facts connected with the ugly saurians that had their usual abode in the cypress swamps.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When he saw that tremendous snout thrust up out of the water he felt a thrill.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Phil Lancing had leaped to his feet at the first cry from his chum.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading During the day just passed Tony had been giving them more or less interesting facts connected with the ugly saurians that had their usual abode in the cypress swamps.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading During the day just passed Tony had been giving them more or less interesting facts connected with the ugly saurians that had their usual abode in the cypress swamps.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This changed from alarm to horror when unfortunate and clumsy Larry, tripping in his excitement over the side, struck the water with a tremendous splash, not far from the aroused alligator.
thrillnounUS /θrɪl/
the swift release of a store of affective force
From this reading When he saw that tremendous snout thrust up out of the water he felt a thrill.
push forcefully
From this reading When he saw that tremendous snout thrust up out of the water he felt a thrill.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading A RIDE ON AN ALLIGATOR It was certainly a time for prompt action.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Phil Lancing had leaped to his feet at the first cry from his chum.
Tony
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading During the day just passed Tony had been giving them more or less interesting facts connected with the ugly saurians that had their usual abode in the cypress swamps.
tremendousadjectiveUS /trəˈmendəs/
extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree
From this reading When he saw that tremendous snout thrust up out of the water he felt a thrill.
trippingadjectiveUS /ˈtrɪpɪŋ/
characterized by a buoyant rhythm
From this reading This changed from alarm to horror when unfortunate and clumsy Larry, tripping in his excitement over the side, struck the water with a tremendous splash, not far from the aroused alligator.
displeasing to the senses
From this reading During the day just passed Tony had been giving them more or less interesting facts connected with the ugly saurians that had their usual abode in the cypress swamps.
not favored by fortune; marked or accompanied by or resulting in ill fortune
From this reading This changed from alarm to horror when unfortunate and clumsy Larry, tripping in his excitement over the side, struck the water with a tremendous splash, not far from the aroused alligator.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading When he saw that tremendous snout thrust up out of the water he felt a thrill.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading During the day just passed Tony had been giving them more or less interesting facts connected with the ugly saurians that had their usual abode in the cypress swamps.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A RIDE ON AN ALLIGATOR It was certainly a time for prompt action.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading When he saw that tremendous snout thrust up out of the water he felt a thrill.
at the time that
From this reading When he saw that tremendous snout thrust up out of the water he felt a thrill.
in the company of; together with
From this reading This changed from alarm to horror when unfortunate and clumsy Larry, tripping in his excitement over the side, struck the water with a tremendous splash, not far from the aroused alligator.
