used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “Pard,” said the Westerner, as he came in and dropped limply on a chair, “there sure is something the matter with me.
(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 In Rockford the dinner hour came at midday, and the island boys ate heartily, all being in good spirits, for they believed, with Dick on the slab, there was an excellent prospect of defeating the locals that day.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading An hour later, as Dick was donning his uniform in his room, Buckhart appeared, having already changed his clothes.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading In Rockford the dinner hour came at midday, and the island boys ate heartily, all being in good spirits, for they believed, with Dick on the slab, there was an excellent prospect of defeating the locals that day.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In Rockford the dinner hour came at midday, and the island boys ate heartily, all being in good spirits, for they believed, with Dick on the slab, there was an excellent prospect of defeating the locals that day.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading An hour later, as Dick was donning his uniform in his room, Buckhart appeared, having already changed his clothes.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading An hour later, as Dick was donning his uniform in his room, Buckhart appeared, having already changed his clothes.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading In Rockford the dinner hour came at midday, and the island boys ate heartily, all being in good spirits, for they believed, with Dick on the slab, there was an excellent prospect of defeating the locals that day.
goddess of criminal rashness and its punishment
From this reading In Rockford the dinner hour came at midday, and the island boys ate heartily, all being in good spirits, for they believed, with Dick on the slab, there was an excellent prospect of defeating the locals that day.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading In Rockford the dinner hour came at midday, and the island boys ate heartily, all being in good spirits, for they believed, with Dick on the slab, there was an excellent prospect of defeating the locals that day.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading In Rockford the dinner hour came at midday, and the island boys ate heartily, all being in good spirits, for they believed, with Dick on the slab, there was an excellent prospect of defeating the locals that day.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading In Rockford the dinner hour came at midday, and the island boys ate heartily, all being in good spirits, for they believed, with Dick on the slab, there was an excellent prospect of defeating the locals that day.
Buckhart
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From this reading An hour later, as Dick was donning his uniform in his room, Buckhart appeared, having already changed his clothes.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading In Rockford the dinner hour came at midday, and the island boys ate heartily, all being in good spirits, for they believed, with Dick on the slab, there was an excellent prospect of defeating the locals that day.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading “Pard,” said the Westerner, as he came in and dropped limply on a chair, “there sure is something the matter with me.
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading An hour later, as Dick was donning his uniform in his room, Buckhart appeared, having already changed his clothes.
chipperadjectiveUS /ˈtʃɪpər/
having a cheerful, lively, and self-confident air
From this reading Being permitted to gorge himself with custard pie, Obediah Tubbs was unusually jolly and chipper.
clothing in general
From this reading An hour later, as Dick was donning his uniform in his room, Buckhart appeared, having already changed his clothes.
custardnounUS /ˈkʌstərd/
sweetened mixture of milk and eggs baked or boiled or frozen
From this reading Being permitted to gorge himself with custard pie, Obediah Tubbs was unusually jolly and chipper.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading In Rockford the dinner hour came at midday, and the island boys ate heartily, all being in good spirits, for they believed, with Dick on the slab, there was an excellent prospect of defeating the locals that day.
defeatingverbUS /dɪˈfiːtɪŋ/
-ing form of “defeat” — win a victory over
From this reading In Rockford the dinner hour came at midday, and the island boys ate heartily, all being in good spirits, for they believed, with Dick on the slab, there was an excellent prospect of defeating the locals that day.
someone who is a detective
From this reading In Rockford the dinner hour came at midday, and the island boys ate heartily, all being in good spirits, for they believed, with Dick on the slab, there was an excellent prospect of defeating the locals that day.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading In Rockford the dinner hour came at midday, and the island boys ate heartily, all being in good spirits, for they believed, with Dick on the slab, there was an excellent prospect of defeating the locals that day.
donningverbUS /ˈdɑːnɪŋ/
inflected form of “don” — put clothing on one's body
From this reading An hour later, as Dick was donning his uniform in his room, Buckhart appeared, having already changed his clothes.
DOPEnounUS /doʊp/
street names for marijuana
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inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground
From this reading “Pard,” said the Westerner, as he came in and dropped limply on a chair, “there sure is something the matter with me.
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading In Rockford the dinner hour came at midday, and the island boys ate heartily, all being in good spirits, for they believed, with Dick on the slab, there was an excellent prospect of defeating the locals that day.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In Rockford the dinner hour came at midday, and the island boys ate heartily, all being in good spirits, for they believed, with Dick on the slab, there was an excellent prospect of defeating the locals that day.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading In Rockford the dinner hour came at midday, and the island boys ate heartily, all being in good spirits, for they believed, with Dick on the slab, there was an excellent prospect of defeating the locals that day.
gorgeverbUS /ɡɔːrdʒ/
overeat or eat immodestly; make a pig of oneself
From this reading Being permitted to gorge himself with custard pie, Obediah Tubbs was unusually jolly and chipper.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading An hour later, as Dick was donning his uniform in his room, Buckhart appeared, having already changed his clothes.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Pard,” said the Westerner, as he came in and dropped limply on a chair, “there sure is something the matter with me.
with gusto and without reservation
From this reading In Rockford the dinner hour came at midday, and the island boys ate heartily, all being in good spirits, for they believed, with Dick on the slab, there was an excellent prospect of defeating the locals that day.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Being permitted to gorge himself with custard pie, Obediah Tubbs was unusually jolly and chipper.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading An hour later, as Dick was donning his uniform in his room, Buckhart appeared, having already changed his clothes.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading In Rockford the dinner hour came at midday, and the island boys ate heartily, all being in good spirits, for they believed, with Dick on the slab, there was an excellent prospect of defeating the locals that day.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In Rockford the dinner hour came at midday, and the island boys ate heartily, all being in good spirits, for they believed, with Dick on the slab, there was an excellent prospect of defeating the locals that day.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Pard,” said the Westerner, as he came in and dropped limply on a chair, “there sure is something the matter with me.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading In Rockford the dinner hour came at midday, and the island boys ate heartily, all being in good spirits, for they believed, with Dick on the slab, there was an excellent prospect of defeating the locals that day.
jollyadjectiveUS /ˈdʒɑːli/
full of or showing high-spirited merriment
From this reading Being permitted to gorge himself with custard pie, Obediah Tubbs was unusually jolly and chipper.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading An hour later, as Dick was donning his uniform in his room, Buckhart appeared, having already changed his clothes.
limplyadverb
without rigidity
From this reading “Pard,” said the Westerner, as he came in and dropped limply on a chair, “there sure is something the matter with me.
localsnounUS /ˈloʊkəlz/
plural of “local” — public transport consisting of a bus or train that stops at all stations or stops
From this reading In Rockford the dinner hour came at midday, and the island boys ate heartily, all being in good spirits, for they believed, with Dick on the slab, there was an excellent prospect of defeating the locals that day.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading “Pard,” said the Westerner, as he came in and dropped limply on a chair, “there sure is something the matter with me.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Pard,” said the Westerner, as he came in and dropped limply on a chair, “there sure is something the matter with me.
middaynounUS /ˈmɪddeɪ/
the middle of the day
From this reading In Rockford the dinner hour came at midday, and the island boys ate heartily, all being in good spirits, for they believed, with Dick on the slab, there was an excellent prospect of defeating the locals that day.
Obediah
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From this reading Being permitted to gorge himself with custard pie, Obediah Tubbs was unusually jolly and chipper.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In Rockford the dinner hour came at midday, and the island boys ate heartily, all being in good spirits, for they believed, with Dick on the slab, there was an excellent prospect of defeating the locals that day.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading In Rockford the dinner hour came at midday, and the island boys ate heartily, all being in good spirits, for they believed, with Dick on the slab, there was an excellent prospect of defeating the locals that day.
Pard
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From this reading “Pard,” said the Westerner, as he came in and dropped limply on a chair, “there sure is something the matter with me.
inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission
From this reading Being permitted to gorge himself with custard pie, Obediah Tubbs was unusually jolly and chipper.
pienounUS /paɪ/
dish baked in pastry-lined pan often with a pastry top
From this reading Being permitted to gorge himself with custard pie, Obediah Tubbs was unusually jolly and chipper.
the possibility of future success
From this reading In Rockford the dinner hour came at midday, and the island boys ate heartily, all being in good spirits, for they believed, with Dick on the slab, there was an excellent prospect of defeating the locals that day.
RockfordnounUS /ˈrɑːkfərd/
a city in northern Illinois
From this reading In Rockford the dinner hour came at midday, and the island boys ate heartily, all being in good spirits, for they believed, with Dick on the slab, there was an excellent prospect of defeating the locals that day.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading An hour later, as Dick was donning his uniform in his room, Buckhart appeared, having already changed his clothes.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Pard,” said the Westerner, as he came in and dropped limply on a chair, “there sure is something the matter with me.
slabnounUS /slæb/
block consisting of a thick piece of something
From this reading In Rockford the dinner hour came at midday, and the island boys ate heartily, all being in good spirits, for they believed, with Dick on the slab, there was an excellent prospect of defeating the locals that day.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading “Pard,” said the Westerner, as he came in and dropped limply on a chair, “there sure is something the matter with me.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading In Rockford the dinner hour came at midday, and the island boys ate heartily, all being in good spirits, for they believed, with Dick on the slab, there was an excellent prospect of defeating the locals that day.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading “Pard,” said the Westerner, as he came in and dropped limply on a chair, “there sure is something the matter with me.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In Rockford the dinner hour came at midday, and the island boys ate heartily, all being in good spirits, for they believed, with Dick on the slab, there was an excellent prospect of defeating the locals that day.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE DOPE WORKS.
in or at that place or location
From this reading In Rockford the dinner hour came at midday, and the island boys ate heartily, all being in good spirits, for they believed, with Dick on the slab, there was an excellent prospect of defeating the locals that day.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In Rockford the dinner hour came at midday, and the island boys ate heartily, all being in good spirits, for they believed, with Dick on the slab, there was an excellent prospect of defeating the locals that day.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Being permitted to gorge himself with custard pie, Obediah Tubbs was unusually jolly and chipper.
Tubbs
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From this reading Being permitted to gorge himself with custard pie, Obediah Tubbs was unusually jolly and chipper.
always the same; showing a single form or character in all occurrences
From this reading An hour later, as Dick was donning his uniform in his room, Buckhart appeared, having already changed his clothes.
unusuallyadverbUS /əˈnjuːʒuːəli/
to a remarkable degree or extent
From this reading Being permitted to gorge himself with custard pie, Obediah Tubbs was unusually jolly and chipper.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In Rockford the dinner hour came at midday, and the island boys ate heartily, all being in good spirits, for they believed, with Dick on the slab, there was an excellent prospect of defeating the locals that day.
WesternernounUS /ˈwestərnər/
an inhabitant of a western area; especially of the U.S.
From this reading “Pard,” said the Westerner, as he came in and dropped limply on a chair, “there sure is something the matter with me.
in the company of; together with
From this reading In Rockford the dinner hour came at midday, and the island boys ate heartily, all being in good spirits, for they believed, with Dick on the slab, there was an excellent prospect of defeating the locals that day.
buildings for carrying on industrial labor
From this reading THE DOPE WORKS.
