a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading On the contrary, he assumed an air of superiority, and called him "my boy."
(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 "All the Reeds are impetuous," he had said lightly, as if apologizing for this particular member of the family; "so we'll waive ceremony, my boy.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading On the contrary, he assumed an air of superiority, and called him "my boy."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading DONALD _was_ talking rather savagely when Dorothy turned and saw him in the hall as she galloped through the opened gateway.
apologizingverbUS /əˈpɑːlədʒaɪzɪŋ/
-ing form of “apologize” — acknowledge faults or shortcomings or failing
From this reading "All the Reeds are impetuous," he had said lightly, as if apologizing for this particular member of the family; "so we'll waive ceremony, my boy.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "All the Reeds are impetuous," he had said lightly, as if apologizing for this particular member of the family; "so we'll waive ceremony, my boy.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading DONALD _was_ talking rather savagely when Dorothy turned and saw him in the hall as she galloped through the opened gateway.
adopted in order to deceive
From this reading On the contrary, he assumed an air of superiority, and called him "my boy."
a youthful male person
From this reading On the contrary, he assumed an air of superiority, and called him "my boy."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the man in the wet duster was not in the least vexed by Donald's manner.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading But the man in the wet duster was not in the least vexed by Donald's manner.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading On the contrary, he assumed an air of superiority, and called him "my boy."
a formal event performed on a special occasion
From this reading "All the Reeds are impetuous," he had said lightly, as if apologizing for this particular member of the family; "so we'll waive ceremony, my boy.
very opposed in nature or character or purpose
From this reading On the contrary, he assumed an air of superiority, and called him "my boy."
DONALD
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From this reading DONALD.
Donald's
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From this reading But the man in the wet duster was not in the least vexed by Donald's manner.
Dorothy
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From this reading DONALD _was_ talking rather savagely when Dorothy turned and saw him in the hall as she galloped through the opened gateway.
dusternounUS /ˈdʌstər/
a windstorm that lifts up clouds of dust or sand
From this reading But the man in the wet duster was not in the least vexed by Donald's manner.
a social unit living together
From this reading "All the Reeds are impetuous," he had said lightly, as if apologizing for this particular member of the family; "so we'll waive ceremony, my boy.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "All the Reeds are impetuous," he had said lightly, as if apologizing for this particular member of the family; "so we'll waive ceremony, my boy.
gallopedverbUS /ˈɡæləpt/
past form of “gallop” — ride at a galloping pace
From this reading DONALD _was_ talking rather savagely when Dorothy turned and saw him in the hall as she galloped through the opened gateway.
gatewaynounUS /ˈɡeɪtweɪ/
an entrance that can be closed by a gate
From this reading DONALD _was_ talking rather savagely when Dorothy turned and saw him in the hall as she galloped through the opened gateway.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "All the Reeds are impetuous," he had said lightly, as if apologizing for this particular member of the family; "so we'll waive ceremony, my boy.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading DONALD _was_ talking rather savagely when Dorothy turned and saw him in the hall as she galloped through the opened gateway.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading On the contrary, he assumed an air of superiority, and called him "my boy."
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading DONALD _was_ talking rather savagely when Dorothy turned and saw him in the hall as she galloped through the opened gateway.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "All the Reeds are impetuous," he had said lightly, as if apologizing for this particular member of the family; "so we'll waive ceremony, my boy.
impetuousadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpetʃwəs/
characterized by undue haste and lack of thought or deliberation
From this reading "All the Reeds are impetuous," he had said lightly, as if apologizing for this particular member of the family; "so we'll waive ceremony, my boy.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading DONALD _was_ talking rather savagely when Dorothy turned and saw him in the hall as she galloped through the opened gateway.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading But the man in the wet duster was not in the least vexed by Donald's manner.
without good reason
From this reading "All the Reeds are impetuous," he had said lightly, as if apologizing for this particular member of the family; "so we'll waive ceremony, my boy.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading But the man in the wet duster was not in the least vexed by Donald's manner.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading But the man in the wet duster was not in the least vexed by Donald's manner.
one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading "All the Reeds are impetuous," he had said lightly, as if apologizing for this particular member of the family; "so we'll waive ceremony, my boy.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading On the contrary, he assumed an air of superiority, and called him "my boy."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But the man in the wet duster was not in the least vexed by Donald's manner.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading On the contrary, he assumed an air of superiority, and called him "my boy."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the contrary, he assumed an air of superiority, and called him "my boy."
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading DONALD _was_ talking rather savagely when Dorothy turned and saw him in the hall as she galloped through the opened gateway.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading "All the Reeds are impetuous," he had said lightly, as if apologizing for this particular member of the family; "so we'll waive ceremony, my boy.
on the contrary
From this reading DONALD _was_ talking rather savagely when Dorothy turned and saw him in the hall as she galloped through the opened gateway.
ReedsnounUS /riːdz/
plural of “reed” — tall woody perennial grasses with hollow slender stems especially of the genera Arundo and Phragmites
From this reading "All the Reeds are impetuous," he had said lightly, as if apologizing for this particular member of the family; "so we'll waive ceremony, my boy.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "All the Reeds are impetuous," he had said lightly, as if apologizing for this particular member of the family; "so we'll waive ceremony, my boy.
savagelyadverbUS /ˈsævɪdʒli/
in a vicious manner
From this reading DONALD _was_ talking rather savagely when Dorothy turned and saw him in the hall as she galloped through the opened gateway.
cut with a saw
From this reading DONALD _was_ talking rather savagely when Dorothy turned and saw him in the hall as she galloped through the opened gateway.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading DONALD _was_ talking rather savagely when Dorothy turned and saw him in the hall as she galloped through the opened gateway.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "All the Reeds are impetuous," he had said lightly, as if apologizing for this particular member of the family; "so we'll waive ceremony, my boy.
superioritynounUS /ˌsuːpɪriˈɔːrɪti/
the quality of being superior
From this reading On the contrary, he assumed an air of superiority, and called him "my boy."
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading DONALD _was_ talking rather savagely when Dorothy turned and saw him in the hall as she galloped through the opened gateway.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading DONALD _was_ talking rather savagely when Dorothy turned and saw him in the hall as she galloped through the opened gateway.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "All the Reeds are impetuous," he had said lightly, as if apologizing for this particular member of the family; "so we'll waive ceremony, my boy.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading DONALD _was_ talking rather savagely when Dorothy turned and saw him in the hall as she galloped through the opened gateway.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading DONALD _was_ talking rather savagely when Dorothy turned and saw him in the hall as she galloped through the opened gateway.
vexedadjectiveUS /vekst/
troubled persistently especially with petty annoyances
From this reading But the man in the wet duster was not in the least vexed by Donald's manner.
waiveverbUS /weɪv/
do without or cease to hold or adhere to
From this reading "All the Reeds are impetuous," he had said lightly, as if apologizing for this particular member of the family; "so we'll waive ceremony, my boy.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading DONALD _was_ talking rather savagely when Dorothy turned and saw him in the hall as she galloped through the opened gateway.
we'll
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From this reading "All the Reeds are impetuous," he had said lightly, as if apologizing for this particular member of the family; "so we'll waive ceremony, my boy.
covered or soaked with a liquid such as water
From this reading But the man in the wet duster was not in the least vexed by Donald's manner.
at the time that
From this reading DONALD _was_ talking rather savagely when Dorothy turned and saw him in the hall as she galloped through the opened gateway.
