Chapter XV

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading THE SLIDE ON SNAKE HILL Joe and Roger marched down at an early breakfast hour from the upper regions of the big white house, singing energetically if not melodiously a pæan of joy:

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From this reading “‘The frog he would a-wooing go—— Bully for you!

(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 Bully for all!

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading THE SLIDE ON SNAKE HILL Joe and Roger marched down at an early breakfast hour from the upper regions of the big white house, singing energetically if not melodiously a pæan of joy:

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading THE SLIDE ON SNAKE HILL Joe and Roger marched down at an early breakfast hour from the upper regions of the big white house, singing energetically if not melodiously a pæan of joy:

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE SLIDE ON SNAKE HILL Joe and Roger marched down at an early breakfast hour from the upper regions of the big white house, singing energetically if not melodiously a pæan of joy:

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading THE SLIDE ON SNAKE HILL Joe and Roger marched down at an early breakfast hour from the upper regions of the big white house, singing energetically if not melodiously a pæan of joy:

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading The boys’ determination to reach the low register of a bullfrog in that “bully for all” line was very, very funny, especially in Roger’s case, for his speaking voice was naturally a shrill treble.

eat an early morning meal

From this reading THE SLIDE ON SNAKE HILL Joe and Roger marched down at an early breakfast hour from the upper regions of the big white house, singing energetically if not melodiously a pæan of joy:

largest North American frog; highly aquatic with a deep-pitched voice

From this reading The boys’ determination to reach the low register of a bullfrog in that “bully for all” line was very, very funny, especially in Roger’s case, for his speaking voice was naturally a shrill treble.

a cruel and brutal fellow

From this reading “‘The frog he would a-wooing go—— Bully for you!

an occurrence of something

From this reading The boys’ determination to reach the low register of a bullfrog in that “bully for all” line was very, very funny, especially in Roger’s case, for his speaking voice was naturally a shrill treble.

the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation

From this reading The boys’ determination to reach the low register of a bullfrog in that “bully for all” line was very, very funny, especially in Roger’s case, for his speaking voice was naturally a shrill treble.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading THE SLIDE ON SNAKE HILL Joe and Roger marched down at an early breakfast hour from the upper regions of the big white house, singing energetically if not melodiously a pæan of joy:

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading THE SLIDE ON SNAKE HILL Joe and Roger marched down at an early breakfast hour from the upper regions of the big white house, singing energetically if not melodiously a pæan of joy:

in an energetic manner

From this reading THE SLIDE ON SNAKE HILL Joe and Roger marched down at an early breakfast hour from the upper regions of the big white house, singing energetically if not melodiously a pæan of joy:

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading The boys’ determination to reach the low register of a bullfrog in that “bully for all” line was very, very funny, especially in Roger’s case, for his speaking voice was naturally a shrill treble.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading “‘The frog he would a-wooing go—— Bully for you!

any of various tailless stout-bodied amphibians with long hind limbs for leaping; semiaquatic and terrestrial species

From this reading “‘The frog he would a-wooing go—— Bully for you!

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading THE SLIDE ON SNAKE HILL Joe and Roger marched down at an early breakfast hour from the upper regions of the big white house, singing energetically if not melodiously a pæan of joy:

arousing or provoking laughter

From this reading The boys’ determination to reach the low register of a bullfrog in that “bully for all” line was very, very funny, especially in Roger’s case, for his speaking voice was naturally a shrill treble.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading “‘The frog he would a-wooing go—— Bully for you!

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading “‘The frog he would a-wooing go—— Bully for you!

a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading THE SLIDE ON SNAKE HILL Joe and Roger marched down at an early breakfast hour from the upper regions of the big white house, singing energetically if not melodiously a pæan of joy:

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading The boys’ determination to reach the low register of a bullfrog in that “bully for all” line was very, very funny, especially in Roger’s case, for his speaking voice was naturally a shrill treble.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading THE SLIDE ON SNAKE HILL Joe and Roger marched down at an early breakfast hour from the upper regions of the big white house, singing energetically if not melodiously a pæan of joy:

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading THE SLIDE ON SNAKE HILL Joe and Roger marched down at an early breakfast hour from the upper regions of the big white house, singing energetically if not melodiously a pæan of joy:

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading THE SLIDE ON SNAKE HILL Joe and Roger marched down at an early breakfast hour from the upper regions of the big white house, singing energetically if not melodiously a pæan of joy:

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading The boys’ determination to reach the low register of a bullfrog in that “bully for all” line was very, very funny, especially in Roger’s case, for his speaking voice was naturally a shrill treble.

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From this reading THE SLIDE ON SNAKE HILL Joe and Roger marched down at an early breakfast hour from the upper regions of the big white house, singing energetically if not melodiously a pæan of joy:

the emotion of great happiness

From this reading THE SLIDE ON SNAKE HILL Joe and Roger marched down at an early breakfast hour from the upper regions of the big white house, singing energetically if not melodiously a pæan of joy:

a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading The boys’ determination to reach the low register of a bullfrog in that “bully for all” line was very, very funny, especially in Roger’s case, for his speaking voice was naturally a shrill treble.

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading The boys’ determination to reach the low register of a bullfrog in that “bully for all” line was very, very funny, especially in Roger’s case, for his speaking voice was naturally a shrill treble.

past form of “march” — march in a procession

From this reading THE SLIDE ON SNAKE HILL Joe and Roger marched down at an early breakfast hour from the upper regions of the big white house, singing energetically if not melodiously a pæan of joy:

in a melodious manner

From this reading THE SLIDE ON SNAKE HILL Joe and Roger marched down at an early breakfast hour from the upper regions of the big white house, singing energetically if not melodiously a pæan of joy:

as might be expected

From this reading The boys’ determination to reach the low register of a bullfrog in that “bully for all” line was very, very funny, especially in Roger’s case, for his speaking voice was naturally a shrill treble.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading THE SLIDE ON SNAKE HILL Joe and Roger marched down at an early breakfast hour from the upper regions of the big white house, singing energetically if not melodiously a pæan of joy:

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE SLIDE ON SNAKE HILL Joe and Roger marched down at an early breakfast hour from the upper regions of the big white house, singing energetically if not melodiously a pæan of joy:

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading THE SLIDE ON SNAKE HILL Joe and Roger marched down at an early breakfast hour from the upper regions of the big white house, singing energetically if not melodiously a pæan of joy:

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From this reading THE SLIDE ON SNAKE HILL Joe and Roger marched down at an early breakfast hour from the upper regions of the big white house, singing energetically if not melodiously a pæan of joy:

reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading The boys’ determination to reach the low register of a bullfrog in that “bully for all” line was very, very funny, especially in Roger’s case, for his speaking voice was naturally a shrill treble.

plural of “region” — the extended spatial location of something

From this reading THE SLIDE ON SNAKE HILL Joe and Roger marched down at an early breakfast hour from the upper regions of the big white house, singing energetically if not melodiously a pæan of joy:

record in writing; enter into a book of names or events or transactions

From this reading The boys’ determination to reach the low register of a bullfrog in that “bully for all” line was very, very funny, especially in Roger’s case, for his speaking voice was naturally a shrill treble.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading THE SLIDE ON SNAKE HILL Joe and Roger marched down at an early breakfast hour from the upper regions of the big white house, singing energetically if not melodiously a pæan of joy:

possessive form of “rogers” — United States humorist remembered for his homespun commentary on politics and American society (1879-1935)

From this reading The boys’ determination to reach the low register of a bullfrog in that “bully for all” line was very, very funny, especially in Roger’s case, for his speaking voice was naturally a shrill treble.

express in words

From this reading The frog he would a-wooing go—— Bully for all, we say!’”

having or emitting a high-pitched and sharp tone or tones

From this reading The boys’ determination to reach the low register of a bullfrog in that “bully for all” line was very, very funny, especially in Roger’s case, for his speaking voice was naturally a shrill treble.

the act of singing vocal music

From this reading THE SLIDE ON SNAKE HILL Joe and Roger marched down at an early breakfast hour from the upper regions of the big white house, singing energetically if not melodiously a pæan of joy:

a small flat rectangular piece of glass on which specimens can be mounted for microscopic study

From this reading THE SLIDE ON SNAKE HILL Joe and Roger marched down at an early breakfast hour from the upper regions of the big white house, singing energetically if not melodiously a pæan of joy:

limbless scaly elongate reptile; some are venomous

From this reading THE SLIDE ON SNAKE HILL Joe and Roger marched down at an early breakfast hour from the upper regions of the big white house, singing energetically if not melodiously a pæan of joy:

the utterance of intelligible speech

From this reading The boys’ determination to reach the low register of a bullfrog in that “bully for all” line was very, very funny, especially in Roger’s case, for his speaking voice was naturally a shrill treble.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The boys’ determination to reach the low register of a bullfrog in that “bully for all” line was very, very funny, especially in Roger’s case, for his speaking voice was naturally a shrill treble.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading THE SLIDE ON SNAKE HILL Joe and Roger marched down at an early breakfast hour from the upper regions of the big white house, singing energetically if not melodiously a pæan of joy:

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading The boys’ determination to reach the low register of a bullfrog in that “bully for all” line was very, very funny, especially in Roger’s case, for his speaking voice was naturally a shrill treble.

having or denoting a high range

From this reading The boys’ determination to reach the low register of a bullfrog in that “bully for all” line was very, very funny, especially in Roger’s case, for his speaking voice was naturally a shrill treble.

the topmost one of two

From this reading THE SLIDE ON SNAKE HILL Joe and Roger marched down at an early breakfast hour from the upper regions of the big white house, singing energetically if not melodiously a pæan of joy:

precisely as stated

From this reading The boys’ determination to reach the low register of a bullfrog in that “bully for all” line was very, very funny, especially in Roger’s case, for his speaking voice was naturally a shrill treble.

the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading The boys’ determination to reach the low register of a bullfrog in that “bully for all” line was very, very funny, especially in Roger’s case, for his speaking voice was naturally a shrill treble.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading The boys’ determination to reach the low register of a bullfrog in that “bully for all” line was very, very funny, especially in Roger’s case, for his speaking voice was naturally a shrill treble.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading The frog he would a-wooing go—— Bully for all, we say!’”

a Caucasian

From this reading THE SLIDE ON SNAKE HILL Joe and Roger marched down at an early breakfast hour from the upper regions of the big white house, singing energetically if not melodiously a pæan of joy:

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading “‘The frog he would a-wooing go—— Bully for you!

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “‘The frog he would a-wooing go—— Bully for you!