used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading OKEECHOBEE THE MYSTERIOUS "Say that again, Perk!" demanded the startled pilot, as though that apparently innocent question had given him a severe jolt.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading Well, I'm asking you again, where did you ever run across it--who ever spoke it in your hearing, Perk?"
anew
From this reading OKEECHOBEE THE MYSTERIOUS "Say that again, Perk!" demanded the startled pilot, as though that apparently innocent question had given him a severe jolt.
(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 "Oswald Kearns--kinder queer name, I kinder guess now, an' I'm wonderin' if I ever heard it before--that's all, Jack."
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "Oswald Kearns--kinder queer name, I kinder guess now, an' I'm wonderin' if I ever heard it before--that's all, Jack."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The pilot was busy with his work in handling the ship and therefore debarred from turning his head to look at his companion but at least he could put the astonishment he felt into words.
from appearances alone
From this reading OKEECHOBEE THE MYSTERIOUS "Say that again, Perk!" demanded the startled pilot, as though that apparently innocent question had given him a severe jolt.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading OKEECHOBEE THE MYSTERIOUS "Say that again, Perk!" demanded the startled pilot, as though that apparently innocent question had given him a severe jolt.
the verbal act of requesting
From this reading Well, I'm asking you again, where did you ever run across it--who ever spoke it in your hearing, Perk?"
the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading The pilot was busy with his work in handling the ship and therefore debarred from turning his head to look at his companion but at least he could put the astonishment he felt into words.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The pilot was busy with his work in handling the ship and therefore debarred from turning his head to look at his companion but at least he could put the astonishment he felt into words.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading "Oswald Kearns--kinder queer name, I kinder guess now, an' I'm wonderin' if I ever heard it before--that's all, Jack."
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading The pilot was busy with his work in handling the ship and therefore debarred from turning his head to look at his companion but at least he could put the astonishment he felt into words.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The pilot was busy with his work in handling the ship and therefore debarred from turning his head to look at his companion but at least he could put the astonishment he felt into words.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading The pilot was busy with his work in handling the ship and therefore debarred from turning his head to look at his companion but at least he could put the astonishment he felt into words.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The pilot was busy with his work in handling the ship and therefore debarred from turning his head to look at his companion but at least he could put the astonishment he felt into words.
debarred
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From this reading The pilot was busy with his work in handling the ship and therefore debarred from turning his head to look at his companion but at least he could put the astonishment he felt into words.
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading OKEECHOBEE THE MYSTERIOUS "Say that again, Perk!" demanded the startled pilot, as though that apparently innocent question had given him a severe jolt.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Well, I'm asking you again, where did you ever run across it--who ever spoke it in your hearing, Perk?"
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "So--you think that's a queer name, do you?
at any time
From this reading "Oswald Kearns--kinder queer name, I kinder guess now, an' I'm wonderin' if I ever heard it before--that's all, Jack."
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading The pilot was busy with his work in handling the ship and therefore debarred from turning his head to look at his companion but at least he could put the astonishment he felt into words.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The pilot was busy with his work in handling the ship and therefore debarred from turning his head to look at his companion but at least he could put the astonishment he felt into words.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading OKEECHOBEE THE MYSTERIOUS "Say that again, Perk!" demanded the startled pilot, as though that apparently innocent question had given him a severe jolt.
expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading "Oswald Kearns--kinder queer name, I kinder guess now, an' I'm wonderin' if I ever heard it before--that's all, Jack."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading OKEECHOBEE THE MYSTERIOUS "Say that again, Perk!" demanded the startled pilot, as though that apparently innocent question had given him a severe jolt.
handlingnounUS /ˈhændlɪŋ/
manual (or mechanical) carrying or moving or delivering or working with something
From this reading The pilot was busy with his work in handling the ship and therefore debarred from turning his head to look at his companion but at least he could put the astonishment he felt into words.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The pilot was busy with his work in handling the ship and therefore debarred from turning his head to look at his companion but at least he could put the astonishment he felt into words.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading The pilot was busy with his work in handling the ship and therefore debarred from turning his head to look at his companion but at least he could put the astonishment he felt into words.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading "Oswald Kearns--kinder queer name, I kinder guess now, an' I'm wonderin' if I ever heard it before--that's all, Jack."
(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence
From this reading Well, I'm asking you again, where did you ever run across it--who ever spoke it in your hearing, Perk?"
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading OKEECHOBEE THE MYSTERIOUS "Say that again, Perk!" demanded the startled pilot, as though that apparently innocent question had given him a severe jolt.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The pilot was busy with his work in handling the ship and therefore debarred from turning his head to look at his companion but at least he could put the astonishment he felt into words.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Oswald Kearns--kinder queer name, I kinder guess now, an' I'm wonderin' if I ever heard it before--that's all, Jack."
I'm
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From this reading "Oswald Kearns--kinder queer name, I kinder guess now, an' I'm wonderin' if I ever heard it before--that's all, Jack."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "Oswald Kearns--kinder queer name, I kinder guess now, an' I'm wonderin' if I ever heard it before--that's all, Jack."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The pilot was busy with his work in handling the ship and therefore debarred from turning his head to look at his companion but at least he could put the astonishment he felt into words.
free from evil or guilt
From this reading OKEECHOBEE THE MYSTERIOUS "Say that again, Perk!" demanded the startled pilot, as though that apparently innocent question had given him a severe jolt.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The pilot was busy with his work in handling the ship and therefore debarred from turning his head to look at his companion but at least he could put the astonishment he felt into words.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Oswald Kearns--kinder queer name, I kinder guess now, an' I'm wonderin' if I ever heard it before--that's all, Jack."
a small worthless amount
From this reading "Oswald Kearns--kinder queer name, I kinder guess now, an' I'm wonderin' if I ever heard it before--that's all, Jack."
joltnounUS /dʒoʊlt/
a sudden jarring impact
From this reading OKEECHOBEE THE MYSTERIOUS "Say that again, Perk!" demanded the startled pilot, as though that apparently innocent question had given him a severe jolt.
Kearns
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From this reading "Oswald Kearns--kinder queer name, I kinder guess now, an' I'm wonderin' if I ever heard it before--that's all, Jack."
kinderadjectiveUS /ˈkaɪndər/
comparative of “kind” — having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading "Oswald Kearns--kinder queer name, I kinder guess now, an' I'm wonderin' if I ever heard it before--that's all, Jack."
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 The pilot was busy with his work in handling the ship and therefore debarred from turning his head to look at his companion but at least he could put the astonishment he felt into words.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The pilot was busy with his work in handling the ship and therefore debarred from turning his head to look at his companion but at least he could put the astonishment he felt into words.
of an obscure nature
From this reading OKEECHOBEE THE MYSTERIOUS "Say that again, Perk!" demanded the startled pilot, as though that apparently innocent question had given him a severe jolt.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading "Oswald Kearns--kinder queer name, I kinder guess now, an' I'm wonderin' if I ever heard it before--that's all, Jack."
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "Oswald Kearns--kinder queer name, I kinder guess now, an' I'm wonderin' if I ever heard it before--that's all, Jack."
OKEECHOBEEnounUS /oʊˌkiːˈtʃoʊbi/
a lake in southeast Florida to the north of the Everglades
From this reading OKEECHOBEE THE MYSTERIOUS "Say that again, Perk!" demanded the startled pilot, as though that apparently innocent question had given him a severe jolt.
OswaldnounUS /ˈɔːzwɔːld/
United States assassin of President John F. Kennedy (1939-1963)
From this reading "Oswald Kearns--kinder queer name, I kinder guess now, an' I'm wonderin' if I ever heard it before--that's all, Jack."
PerknounUS /pɜːrk/
an incidental benefit awarded for certain types of employment (especially if it is regarded as a right)
From this reading OKEECHOBEE THE MYSTERIOUS "Say that again, Perk!" demanded the startled pilot, as though that apparently innocent question had given him a severe jolt.
pilotverbUS /ˈpaɪlət/
operate an airplane
From this reading OKEECHOBEE THE MYSTERIOUS "Say that again, Perk!" demanded the startled pilot, as though that apparently innocent question had given him a severe jolt.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The pilot was busy with his work in handling the ship and therefore debarred from turning his head to look at his companion but at least he could put the astonishment he felt into words.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading "Oswald Kearns--kinder queer name, I kinder guess now, an' I'm wonderin' if I ever heard it before--that's all, Jack."
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading OKEECHOBEE THE MYSTERIOUS "Say that again, Perk!" demanded the startled pilot, as though that apparently innocent question had given him a severe jolt.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Well, I'm asking you again, where did you ever run across it--who ever spoke it in your hearing, Perk?"
express in words
From this reading OKEECHOBEE THE MYSTERIOUS "Say that again, Perk!" demanded the startled pilot, as though that apparently innocent question had given him a severe jolt.
intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality
From this reading OKEECHOBEE THE MYSTERIOUS "Say that again, Perk!" demanded the startled pilot, as though that apparently innocent question had given him a severe jolt.
transport commercially
From this reading The pilot was busy with his work in handling the ship and therefore debarred from turning his head to look at his companion but at least he could put the astonishment he felt into words.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "So--you think that's a queer name, do you?
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading Well, I'm asking you again, where did you ever run across it--who ever spoke it in your hearing, Perk?"
excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement
From this reading OKEECHOBEE THE MYSTERIOUS "Say that again, Perk!" demanded the startled pilot, as though that apparently innocent question had given him a severe jolt.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading OKEECHOBEE THE MYSTERIOUS "Say that again, Perk!" demanded the startled pilot, as though that apparently innocent question had given him a severe jolt.
that's
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From this reading "Oswald Kearns--kinder queer name, I kinder guess now, an' I'm wonderin' if I ever heard it before--that's all, Jack."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading OKEECHOBEE THE MYSTERIOUS "Say that again, Perk!" demanded the startled pilot, as though that apparently innocent question had given him a severe jolt.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading The pilot was busy with his work in handling the ship and therefore debarred from turning his head to look at his companion but at least he could put the astonishment he felt into words.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "So--you think that's a queer name, do you?
in spite of the fact that
From this reading OKEECHOBEE THE MYSTERIOUS "Say that again, Perk!" demanded the startled pilot, as though that apparently innocent question had given him a severe jolt.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The pilot was busy with his work in handling the ship and therefore debarred from turning his head to look at his companion but at least he could put the astonishment he felt into words.
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading The pilot was busy with his work in handling the ship and therefore debarred from turning his head to look at his companion but at least he could put the astonishment he felt into words.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The pilot was busy with his work in handling the ship and therefore debarred from turning his head to look at his companion but at least he could put the astonishment he felt into words.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Well, I'm asking you again, where did you ever run across it--who ever spoke it in your hearing, Perk?"
in or at the place that
From this reading Well, I'm asking you again, where did you ever run across it--who ever spoke it in your hearing, Perk?"
which person or people
From this reading Well, I'm asking you again, where did you ever run across it--who ever spoke it in your hearing, Perk?"
in the company of; together with
From this reading The pilot was busy with his work in handling the ship and therefore debarred from turning his head to look at his companion but at least he could put the astonishment he felt into words.
wonderin
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From this reading "Oswald Kearns--kinder queer name, I kinder guess now, an' I'm wonderin' if I ever heard it before--that's all, Jack."
the words that are spoken
From this reading The pilot was busy with his work in handling the ship and therefore debarred from turning his head to look at his companion but at least he could put the astonishment he felt into words.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading The pilot was busy with his work in handling the ship and therefore debarred from turning his head to look at his companion but at least he could put the astonishment he felt into words.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "So--you think that's a queer name, do you?
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Well, I'm asking you again, where did you ever run across it--who ever spoke it in your hearing, Perk?"
