used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "I do not," snapped the money-lender's son, with a touch of his former tartness.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE BANDANNA HANDKERCHIEF Nat Poole could hardly walk on the injured leg, so Dave and Gus supported him as the three left the rude cabin and headed for the shore of the island.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE BANDANNA HANDKERCHIEF Nat Poole could hardly walk on the injured leg, so Dave and Gus supported him as the three left the rude cabin and headed for the shore of the island.
BANDANNAnoun
large and brightly colored handkerchief; often used as a neckerchief
From this reading THE BANDANNA HANDKERCHIEF Nat Poole could hardly walk on the injured leg, so Dave and Gus supported him as the three left the rude cabin and headed for the shore of the island.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "Do you know where the wild man is?" repeated Gus, who had not been satisfied by the reply given to the question before.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading "Do you know where the wild man is?" repeated Gus, who had not been satisfied by the reply given to the question before.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "But you know that cabin is where he lives," put in our hero.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "Do you know where the wild man is?" repeated Gus, who had not been satisfied by the reply given to the question before.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading THE BANDANNA HANDKERCHIEF Nat Poole could hardly walk on the injured leg, so Dave and Gus supported him as the three left the rude cabin and headed for the shore of the island.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading THE BANDANNA HANDKERCHIEF Nat Poole could hardly walk on the injured leg, so Dave and Gus supported him as the three left the rude cabin and headed for the shore of the island.
Dave
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From this reading THE BANDANNA HANDKERCHIEF Nat Poole could hardly walk on the injured leg, so Dave and Gus supported him as the three left the rude cabin and headed for the shore of the island.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Do you know where the wild man is?" repeated Gus, who had not been satisfied by the reply given to the question before.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE BANDANNA HANDKERCHIEF Nat Poole could hardly walk on the injured leg, so Dave and Gus supported him as the three left the rude cabin and headed for the shore of the island.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading "I do not," snapped the money-lender's son, with a touch of his former tartness.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading "Do you know where the wild man is?" repeated Gus, who had not been satisfied by the reply given to the question before.
GusnounUS /ɡʌs/
plural of “gu” — the largest and southernmost island in the Marianas which is administered as a territory of the United States; it was ceded by Spain to the United States in 1898
From this reading THE BANDANNA HANDKERCHIEF Nat Poole could hardly walk on the injured leg, so Dave and Gus supported him as the three left the rude cabin and headed for the shore of the island.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "Do you know where the wild man is?" repeated Gus, who had not been satisfied by the reply given to the question before.
a square piece of cloth used for wiping the eyes or nose or as a costume accessory
From this reading THE BANDANNA HANDKERCHIEF Nat Poole could hardly walk on the injured leg, so Dave and Gus supported him as the three left the rude cabin and headed for the shore of the island.
only a very short time before
From this reading THE BANDANNA HANDKERCHIEF Nat Poole could hardly walk on the injured leg, so Dave and Gus supported him as the three left the rude cabin and headed for the shore of the island.
haven't
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From this reading "I haven't seen him."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "But you know that cabin is where he lives," put in our hero.
headedadjectiveUS /ˈhedəd/
having a heading or course in a certain direction
From this reading THE BANDANNA HANDKERCHIEF Nat Poole could hardly walk on the injured leg, so Dave and Gus supported him as the three left the rude cabin and headed for the shore of the island.
a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading "But you know that cabin is where he lives," put in our hero.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading THE BANDANNA HANDKERCHIEF Nat Poole could hardly walk on the injured leg, so Dave and Gus supported him as the three left the rude cabin and headed for the shore of the island.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "I do not," snapped the money-lender's son, with a touch of his former tartness.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I do not," snapped the money-lender's son, with a touch of his former tartness.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "But you know that cabin is where he lives," put in our hero.
injuredadjectiveUS /ˈɪndʒərd/
harmed
From this reading THE BANDANNA HANDKERCHIEF Nat Poole could hardly walk on the injured leg, so Dave and Gus supported him as the three left the rude cabin and headed for the shore of the island.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Do you know where the wild man is?" repeated Gus, who had not been satisfied by the reply given to the question before.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading THE BANDANNA HANDKERCHIEF Nat Poole could hardly walk on the injured leg, so Dave and Gus supported him as the three left the rude cabin and headed for the shore of the island.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "Do you know where the wild man is?" repeated Gus, who had not been satisfied by the reply given to the question before.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading THE BANDANNA HANDKERCHIEF Nat Poole could hardly walk on the injured leg, so Dave and Gus supported him as the three left the rude cabin and headed for the shore of the island.
a human limb; commonly used to refer to a whole limb but technically only the part of the limb between the knee and ankle
From this reading THE BANDANNA HANDKERCHIEF Nat Poole could hardly walk on the injured leg, so Dave and Gus supported him as the three left the rude cabin and headed for the shore of the island.
plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading "But you know that cabin is where he lives," put in our hero.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "Do you know where the wild man is?" repeated Gus, who had not been satisfied by the reply given to the question before.
money-lender's
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From this reading "I do not," snapped the money-lender's son, with a touch of his former tartness.
Nat
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From this reading THE BANDANNA HANDKERCHIEF Nat Poole could hardly walk on the injured leg, so Dave and Gus supported him as the three left the rude cabin and headed for the shore of the island.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Do you know where the wild man is?" repeated Gus, who had not been satisfied by the reply given to the question before.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE BANDANNA HANDKERCHIEF Nat Poole could hardly walk on the injured leg, so Dave and Gus supported him as the three left the rude cabin and headed for the shore of the island.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE BANDANNA HANDKERCHIEF Nat Poole could hardly walk on the injured leg, so Dave and Gus supported him as the three left the rude cabin and headed for the shore of the island.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "But you know that cabin is where he lives," put in our hero.
Poole
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From this reading THE BANDANNA HANDKERCHIEF Nat Poole could hardly walk on the injured leg, so Dave and Gus supported him as the three left the rude cabin and headed for the shore of the island.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading "But you know that cabin is where he lives," put in our hero.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading "Do you know where the wild man is?" repeated Gus, who had not been satisfied by the reply given to the question before.
recurring again and again
From this reading "Do you know where the wild man is?" repeated Gus, who had not been satisfied by the reply given to the question before.
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading "Do you know where the wild man is?" repeated Gus, who had not been satisfied by the reply given to the question before.
socially incorrect in behavior
From this reading THE BANDANNA HANDKERCHIEF Nat Poole could hardly walk on the injured leg, so Dave and Gus supported him as the three left the rude cabin and headed for the shore of the island.
filled with satisfaction
From this reading "Do you know where the wild man is?" repeated Gus, who had not been satisfied by the reply given to the question before.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "I haven't seen him."
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading THE BANDANNA HANDKERCHIEF Nat Poole could hardly walk on the injured leg, so Dave and Gus supported him as the three left the rude cabin and headed for the shore of the island.
snappedverbUS /snæpt/
inflected form of “snap” — utter in an angry, sharp, or abrupt tone
From this reading "I do not," snapped the money-lender's son, with a touch of his former tartness.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading THE BANDANNA HANDKERCHIEF Nat Poole could hardly walk on the injured leg, so Dave and Gus supported him as the three left the rude cabin and headed for the shore of the island.
a male human offspring
From this reading "I do not," snapped the money-lender's son, with a touch of his former tartness.
supportedadjectiveUS /səˈpɔːrtɪd/
sustained or maintained by aid (as distinct from physical support)
From this reading THE BANDANNA HANDKERCHIEF Nat Poole could hardly walk on the injured leg, so Dave and Gus supported him as the three left the rude cabin and headed for the shore of the island.
tartnessnounUS /ˈtɑːrtnəs/
the taste experience when vinegar or lemon juice is taken into the mouth
From this reading "I do not," snapped the money-lender's son, with a touch of his former tartness.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "But you know that cabin is where he lives," put in our hero.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE BANDANNA HANDKERCHIEF Nat Poole could hardly walk on the injured leg, so Dave and Gus supported him as the three left the rude cabin and headed for the shore of the island.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading THE BANDANNA HANDKERCHIEF Nat Poole could hardly walk on the injured leg, so Dave and Gus supported him as the three left the rude cabin and headed for the shore of the island.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Do you know where the wild man is?" repeated Gus, who had not been satisfied by the reply given to the question before.
make physical contact with, come in contact with
From this reading "I do not," snapped the money-lender's son, with a touch of his former tartness.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading THE BANDANNA HANDKERCHIEF Nat Poole could hardly walk on the injured leg, so Dave and Gus supported him as the three left the rude cabin and headed for the shore of the island.
in or at the place that
From this reading "Do you know where the wild man is?" repeated Gus, who had not been satisfied by the reply given to the question before.
which person or people
From this reading "Do you know where the wild man is?" repeated Gus, who had not been satisfied by the reply given to the question before.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading "Do you know where the wild man is?" repeated Gus, who had not been satisfied by the reply given to the question before.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "I do not," snapped the money-lender's son, with a touch of his former tartness.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Do you know where the wild man is?" repeated Gus, who had not been satisfied by the reply given to the question before.
