Chapter XIV

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

From this reading PERK GETS AN EARFUL "Go to it, ole hoss; I'm all set!" was the way Perk announced the fact that every atom of drowsiness had fled from his eyes, and he was as wide-awake as any hawk that ever darted down on a farmer's chicken pen.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading When, however, Jack reached the point where his host had made him promise to fetch his best pal along at some later date, as he was particularly anxious to meet and know him, Perk manifested fresh interest, and even asked several questions, thus learning what Mr. Herriott had said about having heard more or less concerning his, Perk's, good qualities--and eccentricities.

(sentence connectors) because of the reason given

From this reading Accordingly Jack started in to tell of the pleasant time he had experienced while spending a couple of hours with Mr. Casper Herriott and his charming family.

take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome

From this reading Perk was mildly interested at first, which was saying a good deal, considering how anxious he felt to have the narrator "get down to brass tacks," as he himself would have expressed it; meaning facts intimately connected with the perils and anticipated progress of their present big adventure.

(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 PERK GETS AN EARFUL "Go to it, ole hoss; I'm all set!" was the way Perk announced the fact that every atom of drowsiness had fled from his eyes, and he was as wide-awake as any hawk that ever darted down on a farmer's chicken pen.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading When, however, Jack reached the point where his host had made him promise to fetch his best pal along at some later date, as he was particularly anxious to meet and know him, Perk manifested fresh interest, and even asked several questions, thus learning what Mr. Herriott had said about having heard more or less concerning his, Perk's, good qualities--and eccentricities.

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

From this reading PERK GETS AN EARFUL "Go to it, ole hoss; I'm all set!" was the way Perk announced the fact that every atom of drowsiness had fled from his eyes, and he was as wide-awake as any hawk that ever darted down on a farmer's chicken pen.

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

From this reading PERK GETS AN EARFUL "Go to it, ole hoss; I'm all set!" was the way Perk announced the fact that every atom of drowsiness had fled from his eyes, and he was as wide-awake as any hawk that ever darted down on a farmer's chicken pen.

declared publicly; made widely known

From this reading PERK GETS AN EARFUL "Go to it, ole hoss; I'm all set!" was the way Perk announced the fact that every atom of drowsiness had fled from his eyes, and he was as wide-awake as any hawk that ever darted down on a farmer's chicken pen.

expected hopefully

From this reading Perk was mildly interested at first, which was saying a good deal, considering how anxious he felt to have the narrator "get down to brass tacks," as he himself would have expressed it; meaning facts intimately connected with the perils and anticipated progress of their present big adventure.

eagerly desirous

From this reading Perk was mildly interested at first, which was saying a good deal, considering how anxious he felt to have the narrator "get down to brass tacks," as he himself would have expressed it; meaning facts intimately connected with the perils and anticipated progress of their present big adventure.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading PERK GETS AN EARFUL "Go to it, ole hoss; I'm all set!" was the way Perk announced the fact that every atom of drowsiness had fled from his eyes, and he was as wide-awake as any hawk that ever darted down on a farmer's chicken pen.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading PERK GETS AN EARFUL "Go to it, ole hoss; I'm all set!" was the way Perk announced the fact that every atom of drowsiness had fled from his eyes, and he was as wide-awake as any hawk that ever darted down on a farmer's chicken pen.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading When, however, Jack reached the point where his host had made him promise to fetch his best pal along at some later date, as he was particularly anxious to meet and know him, Perk manifested fresh interest, and even asked several questions, thus learning what Mr. Herriott had said about having heard more or less concerning his, Perk's, good qualities--and eccentricities.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Perk was mildly interested at first, which was saying a good deal, considering how anxious he felt to have the narrator "get down to brass tacks," as he himself would have expressed it; meaning facts intimately connected with the perils and anticipated progress of their present big adventure.

(physics and chemistry) the smallest component of an element having the chemical properties of the element

From this reading PERK GETS AN EARFUL "Go to it, ole hoss; I'm all set!" was the way Perk announced the fact that every atom of drowsiness had fled from his eyes, and he was as wide-awake as any hawk that ever darted down on a farmer's chicken pen.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading When, however, Jack reached the point where his host had made him promise to fetch his best pal along at some later date, as he was particularly anxious to meet and know him, Perk manifested fresh interest, and even asked several questions, thus learning what Mr. Herriott had said about having heard more or less concerning his, Perk's, good qualities--and eccentricities.

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

From this reading Perk was mildly interested at first, which was saying a good deal, considering how anxious he felt to have the narrator "get down to brass tacks," as he himself would have expressed it; meaning facts intimately connected with the perils and anticipated progress of their present big adventure.

an alloy of copper and zinc

From this reading Perk was mildly interested at first, which was saying a good deal, considering how anxious he felt to have the narrator "get down to brass tacks," as he himself would have expressed it; meaning facts intimately connected with the perils and anticipated progress of their present big adventure.

a city of east central Wyoming on the North Platte river

From this reading Accordingly Jack started in to tell of the pleasant time he had experienced while spending a couple of hours with Mr. Casper Herriott and his charming family.

pleasing or delighting

From this reading Accordingly Jack started in to tell of the pleasant time he had experienced while spending a couple of hours with Mr. Casper Herriott and his charming family.

the flesh of a chicken used for food

From this reading PERK GETS AN EARFUL "Go to it, ole hoss; I'm all set!" was the way Perk announced the fact that every atom of drowsiness had fled from his eyes, and he was as wide-awake as any hawk that ever darted down on a farmer's chicken pen.

-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to

From this reading When, however, Jack reached the point where his host had made him promise to fetch his best pal along at some later date, as he was particularly anxious to meet and know him, Perk manifested fresh interest, and even asked several questions, thus learning what Mr. Herriott had said about having heard more or less concerning his, Perk's, good qualities--and eccentricities.

being joined in close association

From this reading Perk was mildly interested at first, which was saying a good deal, considering how anxious he felt to have the narrator "get down to brass tacks," as he himself would have expressed it; meaning facts intimately connected with the perils and anticipated progress of their present big adventure.

-ing form of “consider” — deem to be

From this reading Perk was mildly interested at first, which was saying a good deal, considering how anxious he felt to have the narrator "get down to brass tacks," as he himself would have expressed it; meaning facts intimately connected with the perils and anticipated progress of their present big adventure.

a pair who associate with one another

From this reading Accordingly Jack started in to tell of the pleasant time he had experienced while spending a couple of hours with Mr. Casper Herriott and his charming family.

past form of “dart” — move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart

From this reading PERK GETS AN EARFUL "Go to it, ole hoss; I'm all set!" was the way Perk announced the fact that every atom of drowsiness had fled from his eyes, and he was as wide-awake as any hawk that ever darted down on a farmer's chicken pen.

the specified day of the month

From this reading When, however, Jack reached the point where his host had made him promise to fetch his best pal along at some later date, as he was particularly anxious to meet and know him, Perk manifested fresh interest, and even asked several questions, thus learning what Mr. Herriott had said about having heard more or less concerning his, Perk's, good qualities--and eccentricities.

act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

From this reading Perk was mildly interested at first, which was saying a good deal, considering how anxious he felt to have the narrator "get down to brass tacks," as he himself would have expressed it; meaning facts intimately connected with the perils and anticipated progress of their present big adventure.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading PERK GETS AN EARFUL "Go to it, ole hoss; I'm all set!" was the way Perk announced the fact that every atom of drowsiness had fled from his eyes, and he was as wide-awake as any hawk that ever darted down on a farmer's chicken pen.

a very sleepy state

From this reading PERK GETS AN EARFUL "Go to it, ole hoss; I'm all set!" was the way Perk announced the fact that every atom of drowsiness had fled from his eyes, and he was as wide-awake as any hawk that ever darted down on a farmer's chicken pen.

an outpouring of gossip

From this reading PERK GETS AN EARFUL "Go to it, ole hoss; I'm all set!" was the way Perk announced the fact that every atom of drowsiness had fled from his eyes, and he was as wide-awake as any hawk that ever darted down on a farmer's chicken pen.

plural of “eccentricity” — strange and unconventional behavior

From this reading When, however, Jack reached the point where his host had made him promise to fetch his best pal along at some later date, as he was particularly anxious to meet and know him, Perk manifested fresh interest, and even asked several questions, thus learning what Mr. Herriott had said about having heard more or less concerning his, Perk's, good qualities--and eccentricities.

divisible by two

From this reading When, however, Jack reached the point where his host had made him promise to fetch his best pal along at some later date, as he was particularly anxious to meet and know him, Perk manifested fresh interest, and even asked several questions, thus learning what Mr. Herriott had said about having heard more or less concerning his, Perk's, good qualities--and eccentricities.

at any time

From this reading PERK GETS AN EARFUL "Go to it, ole hoss; I'm all set!" was the way Perk announced the fact that every atom of drowsiness had fled from his eyes, and he was as wide-awake as any hawk that ever darted down on a farmer's chicken pen.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading PERK GETS AN EARFUL "Go to it, ole hoss; I'm all set!" was the way Perk announced the fact that every atom of drowsiness had fled from his eyes, and he was as wide-awake as any hawk that ever darted down on a farmer's chicken pen.

having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation

From this reading Accordingly Jack started in to tell of the pleasant time he had experienced while spending a couple of hours with Mr. Casper Herriott and his charming family.

communicated in words

From this reading Perk was mildly interested at first, which was saying a good deal, considering how anxious he felt to have the narrator "get down to brass tacks," as he himself would have expressed it; meaning facts intimately connected with the perils and anticipated progress of their present big adventure.

opinion or judgment

From this reading PERK GETS AN EARFUL "Go to it, ole hoss; I'm all set!" was the way Perk announced the fact that every atom of drowsiness had fled from his eyes, and he was as wide-awake as any hawk that ever darted down on a farmer's chicken pen.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading PERK GETS AN EARFUL "Go to it, ole hoss; I'm all set!" was the way Perk announced the fact that every atom of drowsiness had fled from his eyes, and he was as wide-awake as any hawk that ever darted down on a farmer's chicken pen.

plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading Perk was mildly interested at first, which was saying a good deal, considering how anxious he felt to have the narrator "get down to brass tacks," as he himself would have expressed it; meaning facts intimately connected with the perils and anticipated progress of their present big adventure.

a social unit living together

From this reading Accordingly Jack started in to tell of the pleasant time he had experienced while spending a couple of hours with Mr. Casper Herriott and his charming family.

possessive form of “farmer” — a person who operates a farm

From this reading PERK GETS AN EARFUL "Go to it, ole hoss; I'm all set!" was the way Perk announced the fact that every atom of drowsiness had fled from his eyes, and he was as wide-awake as any hawk that ever darted down on a farmer's chicken pen.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading Perk was mildly interested at first, which was saying a good deal, considering how anxious he felt to have the narrator "get down to brass tacks," as he himself would have expressed it; meaning facts intimately connected with the perils and anticipated progress of their present big adventure.

go or come after and bring or take back

From this reading When, however, Jack reached the point where his host had made him promise to fetch his best pal along at some later date, as he was particularly anxious to meet and know him, Perk manifested fresh interest, and even asked several questions, thus learning what Mr. Herriott had said about having heard more or less concerning his, Perk's, good qualities--and eccentricities.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Perk was mildly interested at first, which was saying a good deal, considering how anxious he felt to have the narrator "get down to brass tacks," as he himself would have expressed it; meaning facts intimately connected with the perils and anticipated progress of their present big adventure.

inflected form of “flee” — run away quickly

From this reading PERK GETS AN EARFUL "Go to it, ole hoss; I'm all set!" was the way Perk announced the fact that every atom of drowsiness had fled from his eyes, and he was as wide-awake as any hawk that ever darted down on a farmer's chicken pen.

recently made, produced, or harvested

From this reading When, however, Jack reached the point where his host had made him promise to fetch his best pal along at some later date, as he was particularly anxious to meet and know him, Perk manifested fresh interest, and even asked several questions, thus learning what Mr. Herriott had said about having heard more or less concerning his, Perk's, good qualities--and eccentricities.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading PERK GETS AN EARFUL "Go to it, ole hoss; I'm all set!" was the way Perk announced the fact that every atom of drowsiness had fled from his eyes, and he was as wide-awake as any hawk that ever darted down on a farmer's chicken pen.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading Perk was mildly interested at first, which was saying a good deal, considering how anxious he felt to have the narrator "get down to brass tacks," as he himself would have expressed it; meaning facts intimately connected with the perils and anticipated progress of their present big adventure.

plural of “get” — a return on a shot that seemed impossible to reach and would normally have resulted in a point for the opponent

From this reading PERK GETS AN EARFUL "Go to it, ole hoss; I'm all set!" was the way Perk announced the fact that every atom of drowsiness had fled from his eyes, and he was as wide-awake as any hawk that ever darted down on a farmer's chicken pen.

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

From this reading PERK GETS AN EARFUL "Go to it, ole hoss; I'm all set!" was the way Perk announced the fact that every atom of drowsiness had fled from his eyes, and he was as wide-awake as any hawk that ever darted down on a farmer's chicken pen.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading Perk was mildly interested at first, which was saying a good deal, considering how anxious he felt to have the narrator "get down to brass tacks," as he himself would have expressed it; meaning facts intimately connected with the perils and anticipated progress of their present big adventure.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading PERK GETS AN EARFUL "Go to it, ole hoss; I'm all set!" was the way Perk announced the fact that every atom of drowsiness had fled from his eyes, and he was as wide-awake as any hawk that ever darted down on a farmer's chicken pen.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Perk was mildly interested at first, which was saying a good deal, considering how anxious he felt to have the narrator "get down to brass tacks," as he himself would have expressed it; meaning facts intimately connected with the perils and anticipated progress of their present big adventure.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading When, however, Jack reached the point where his host had made him promise to fetch his best pal along at some later date, as he was particularly anxious to meet and know him, Perk manifested fresh interest, and even asked several questions, thus learning what Mr. Herriott had said about having heard more or less concerning his, Perk's, good qualities--and eccentricities.

diurnal bird of prey typically having short rounded wings and a long tail

From this reading PERK GETS AN EARFUL "Go to it, ole hoss; I'm all set!" was the way Perk announced the fact that every atom of drowsiness had fled from his eyes, and he was as wide-awake as any hawk that ever darted down on a farmer's chicken pen.

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

From this reading PERK GETS AN EARFUL "Go to it, ole hoss; I'm all set!" was the way Perk announced the fact that every atom of drowsiness had fled from his eyes, and he was as wide-awake as any hawk that ever darted down on a farmer's chicken pen.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading When, however, Jack reached the point where his host had made him promise to fetch his best pal along at some later date, as he was particularly anxious to meet and know him, Perk manifested fresh interest, and even asked several questions, thus learning what Mr. Herriott had said about having heard more or less concerning his, Perk's, good qualities--and eccentricities.

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From this reading Accordingly Jack started in to tell of the pleasant time he had experienced while spending a couple of hours with Mr. Casper Herriott and his charming family.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading When, however, Jack reached the point where his host had made him promise to fetch his best pal along at some later date, as he was particularly anxious to meet and know him, Perk manifested fresh interest, and even asked several questions, thus learning what Mr. Herriott had said about having heard more or less concerning his, Perk's, good qualities--and eccentricities.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Perk was mildly interested at first, which was saying a good deal, considering how anxious he felt to have the narrator "get down to brass tacks," as he himself would have expressed it; meaning facts intimately connected with the perils and anticipated progress of their present big adventure.

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

From this reading PERK GETS AN EARFUL "Go to it, ole hoss; I'm all set!" was the way Perk announced the fact that every atom of drowsiness had fled from his eyes, and he was as wide-awake as any hawk that ever darted down on a farmer's chicken pen.

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

From this reading PERK GETS AN EARFUL "Go to it, ole hoss; I'm all set!" was the way Perk announced the fact that every atom of drowsiness had fled from his eyes, and he was as wide-awake as any hawk that ever darted down on a farmer's chicken pen.

a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there

From this reading When, however, Jack reached the point where his host had made him promise to fetch his best pal along at some later date, as he was particularly anxious to meet and know him, Perk manifested fresh interest, and even asked several questions, thus learning what Mr. Herriott had said about having heard more or less concerning his, Perk's, good qualities--and eccentricities.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading Accordingly Jack started in to tell of the pleasant time he had experienced while spending a couple of hours with Mr. Casper Herriott and his charming family.

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

From this reading Perk was mildly interested at first, which was saying a good deal, considering how anxious he felt to have the narrator "get down to brass tacks," as he himself would have expressed it; meaning facts intimately connected with the perils and anticipated progress of their present big adventure.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading When, however, Jack reached the point where his host had made him promise to fetch his best pal along at some later date, as he was particularly anxious to meet and know him, Perk manifested fresh interest, and even asked several questions, thus learning what Mr. Herriott had said about having heard more or less concerning his, Perk's, good qualities--and eccentricities.

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

From this reading PERK GETS AN EARFUL "Go to it, ole hoss; I'm all set!" was the way Perk announced the fact that every atom of drowsiness had fled from his eyes, and he was as wide-awake as any hawk that ever darted down on a farmer's chicken pen.

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

From this reading Accordingly Jack started in to tell of the pleasant time he had experienced while spending a couple of hours with Mr. Casper Herriott and his charming family.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading When, however, Jack reached the point where his host had made him promise to fetch his best pal along at some later date, as he was particularly anxious to meet and know him, Perk manifested fresh interest, and even asked several questions, thus learning what Mr. Herriott had said about having heard more or less concerning his, Perk's, good qualities--and eccentricities.

having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern

From this reading Perk was mildly interested at first, which was saying a good deal, considering how anxious he felt to have the narrator "get down to brass tacks," as he himself would have expressed it; meaning facts intimately connected with the perils and anticipated progress of their present big adventure.

in a close manner

From this reading Perk was mildly interested at first, which was saying a good deal, considering how anxious he felt to have the narrator "get down to brass tacks," as he himself would have expressed it; meaning facts intimately connected with the perils and anticipated progress of their present big adventure.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading PERK GETS AN EARFUL "Go to it, ole hoss; I'm all set!" was the way Perk announced the fact that every atom of drowsiness had fled from his eyes, and he was as wide-awake as any hawk that ever darted down on a farmer's chicken pen.

a small worthless amount

From this reading Accordingly Jack started in to tell of the pleasant time he had experienced while spending a couple of hours with Mr. Casper Herriott and his charming family.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading When, however, Jack reached the point where his host had made him promise to fetch his best pal along at some later date, as he was particularly anxious to meet and know him, Perk manifested fresh interest, and even asked several questions, thus learning what Mr. Herriott had said about having heard more or less concerning his, Perk's, good qualities--and eccentricities.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading When, however, Jack reached the point where his host had made him promise to fetch his best pal along at some later date, as he was particularly anxious to meet and know him, Perk manifested fresh interest, and even asked several questions, thus learning what Mr. Herriott had said about having heard more or less concerning his, Perk's, good qualities--and eccentricities.

the cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge

From this reading When, however, Jack reached the point where his host had made him promise to fetch his best pal along at some later date, as he was particularly anxious to meet and know him, Perk manifested fresh interest, and even asked several questions, thus learning what Mr. Herriott had said about having heard more or less concerning his, Perk's, good qualities--and eccentricities.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading When, however, Jack reached the point where his host had made him promise to fetch his best pal along at some later date, as he was particularly anxious to meet and know him, Perk manifested fresh interest, and even asked several questions, thus learning what Mr. Herriott had said about having heard more or less concerning his, Perk's, good qualities--and eccentricities.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading When, however, Jack reached the point where his host had made him promise to fetch his best pal along at some later date, as he was particularly anxious to meet and know him, Perk manifested fresh interest, and even asked several questions, thus learning what Mr. Herriott had said about having heard more or less concerning his, Perk's, good qualities--and eccentricities.

past form of “manifest” — provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes

From this reading When, however, Jack reached the point where his host had made him promise to fetch his best pal along at some later date, as he was particularly anxious to meet and know him, Perk manifested fresh interest, and even asked several questions, thus learning what Mr. Herriott had said about having heard more or less concerning his, Perk's, good qualities--and eccentricities.

the message that is intended or expressed or signified

From this reading Perk was mildly interested at first, which was saying a good deal, considering how anxious he felt to have the narrator "get down to brass tacks," as he himself would have expressed it; meaning facts intimately connected with the perils and anticipated progress of their present big adventure.

come together

From this reading When, however, Jack reached the point where his host had made him promise to fetch his best pal along at some later date, as he was particularly anxious to meet and know him, Perk manifested fresh interest, and even asked several questions, thus learning what Mr. Herriott had said about having heard more or less concerning his, Perk's, good qualities--and eccentricities.

to a moderate degree

From this reading Perk was mildly interested at first, which was saying a good deal, considering how anxious he felt to have the narrator "get down to brass tacks," as he himself would have expressed it; meaning facts intimately connected with the perils and anticipated progress of their present big adventure.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading When, however, Jack reached the point where his host had made him promise to fetch his best pal along at some later date, as he was particularly anxious to meet and know him, Perk manifested fresh interest, and even asked several questions, thus learning what Mr. Herriott had said about having heard more or less concerning his, Perk's, good qualities--and eccentricities.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Accordingly Jack started in to tell of the pleasant time he had experienced while spending a couple of hours with Mr. Casper Herriott and his charming family.

someone who tells a story

From this reading Perk was mildly interested at first, which was saying a good deal, considering how anxious he felt to have the narrator "get down to brass tacks," as he himself would have expressed it; meaning facts intimately connected with the perils and anticipated progress of their present big adventure.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading PERK GETS AN EARFUL "Go to it, ole hoss; I'm all set!" was the way Perk announced the fact that every atom of drowsiness had fled from his eyes, and he was as wide-awake as any hawk that ever darted down on a farmer's chicken pen.

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

From this reading PERK GETS AN EARFUL "Go to it, ole hoss; I'm all set!" was the way Perk announced the fact that every atom of drowsiness had fled from his eyes, and he was as wide-awake as any hawk that ever darted down on a farmer's chicken pen.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading PERK GETS AN EARFUL "Go to it, ole hoss; I'm all set!" was the way Perk announced the fact that every atom of drowsiness had fled from his eyes, and he was as wide-awake as any hawk that ever darted down on a farmer's chicken pen.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading When, however, Jack reached the point where his host had made him promise to fetch his best pal along at some later date, as he was particularly anxious to meet and know him, Perk manifested fresh interest, and even asked several questions, thus learning what Mr. Herriott had said about having heard more or less concerning his, Perk's, good qualities--and eccentricities.

a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities

From this reading When, however, Jack reached the point where his host had made him promise to fetch his best pal along at some later date, as he was particularly anxious to meet and know him, Perk manifested fresh interest, and even asked several questions, thus learning what Mr. Herriott had said about having heard more or less concerning his, Perk's, good qualities--and eccentricities.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading When, however, Jack reached the point where his host had made him promise to fetch his best pal along at some later date, as he was particularly anxious to meet and know him, Perk manifested fresh interest, and even asked several questions, thus learning what Mr. Herriott had said about having heard more or less concerning his, Perk's, good qualities--and eccentricities.

a writing implement with a point from which ink flows

From this reading PERK GETS AN EARFUL "Go to it, ole hoss; I'm all set!" was the way Perk announced the fact that every atom of drowsiness had fled from his eyes, and he was as wide-awake as any hawk that ever darted down on a farmer's chicken pen.

plural of “peril” — a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune

From this reading Perk was mildly interested at first, which was saying a good deal, considering how anxious he felt to have the narrator "get down to brass tacks," as he himself would have expressed it; meaning facts intimately connected with the perils and anticipated progress of their present big adventure.

an incidental benefit awarded for certain types of employment (especially if it is regarded as a right)

From this reading PERK GETS AN EARFUL "Go to it, ole hoss; I'm all set!" was the way Perk announced the fact that every atom of drowsiness had fled from his eyes, and he was as wide-awake as any hawk that ever darted down on a farmer's chicken pen.

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

From this reading When, however, Jack reached the point where his host had made him promise to fetch his best pal along at some later date, as he was particularly anxious to meet and know him, Perk manifested fresh interest, and even asked several questions, thus learning what Mr. Herriott had said about having heard more or less concerning his, Perk's, good qualities--and eccentricities.

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading Accordingly Jack started in to tell of the pleasant time he had experienced while spending a couple of hours with Mr. Casper Herriott and his charming family.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading When, however, Jack reached the point where his host had made him promise to fetch his best pal along at some later date, as he was particularly anxious to meet and know him, Perk manifested fresh interest, and even asked several questions, thus learning what Mr. Herriott had said about having heard more or less concerning his, Perk's, good qualities--and eccentricities.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Perk was mildly interested at first, which was saying a good deal, considering how anxious he felt to have the narrator "get down to brass tacks," as he himself would have expressed it; meaning facts intimately connected with the perils and anticipated progress of their present big adventure.

gradual improvement or growth or development

From this reading Perk was mildly interested at first, which was saying a good deal, considering how anxious he felt to have the narrator "get down to brass tacks," as he himself would have expressed it; meaning facts intimately connected with the perils and anticipated progress of their present big adventure.

make a promise or commitment

From this reading When, however, Jack reached the point where his host had made him promise to fetch his best pal along at some later date, as he was particularly anxious to meet and know him, Perk manifested fresh interest, and even asked several questions, thus learning what Mr. Herriott had said about having heard more or less concerning his, Perk's, good qualities--and eccentricities.

plural of “quality” — an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone

From this reading When, however, Jack reached the point where his host had made him promise to fetch his best pal along at some later date, as he was particularly anxious to meet and know him, Perk manifested fresh interest, and even asked several questions, thus learning what Mr. Herriott had said about having heard more or less concerning his, Perk's, good qualities--and eccentricities.

plural of “question” — an instance of questioning

From this reading When, however, Jack reached the point where his host had made him promise to fetch his best pal along at some later date, as he was particularly anxious to meet and know him, Perk manifested fresh interest, and even asked several questions, thus learning what Mr. Herriott had said about having heard more or less concerning his, Perk's, good qualities--and eccentricities.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading When, however, Jack reached the point where his host had made him promise to fetch his best pal along at some later date, as he was particularly anxious to meet and know him, Perk manifested fresh interest, and even asked several questions, thus learning what Mr. Herriott had said about having heard more or less concerning his, Perk's, good qualities--and eccentricities.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading When, however, Jack reached the point where his host had made him promise to fetch his best pal along at some later date, as he was particularly anxious to meet and know him, Perk manifested fresh interest, and even asked several questions, thus learning what Mr. Herriott had said about having heard more or less concerning his, Perk's, good qualities--and eccentricities.

a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations

From this reading Perk was mildly interested at first, which was saying a good deal, considering how anxious he felt to have the narrator "get down to brass tacks," as he himself would have expressed it; meaning facts intimately connected with the perils and anticipated progress of their present big adventure.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading PERK GETS AN EARFUL "Go to it, ole hoss; I'm all set!" was the way Perk announced the fact that every atom of drowsiness had fled from his eyes, and he was as wide-awake as any hawk that ever darted down on a farmer's chicken pen.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading When, however, Jack reached the point where his host had made him promise to fetch his best pal along at some later date, as he was particularly anxious to meet and know him, Perk manifested fresh interest, and even asked several questions, thus learning what Mr. Herriott had said about having heard more or less concerning his, Perk's, good qualities--and eccentricities.

the land along the edge of a body of water

From this reading "Shore," he told Jack, soberly.

in a grave and sober manner

From this reading "Shore," he told Jack, soberly.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading When, however, Jack reached the point where his host had made him promise to fetch his best pal along at some later date, as he was particularly anxious to meet and know him, Perk manifested fresh interest, and even asked several questions, thus learning what Mr. Herriott had said about having heard more or less concerning his, Perk's, good qualities--and eccentricities.

the act of spending or disbursing money

From this reading Accordingly Jack started in to tell of the pleasant time he had experienced while spending a couple of hours with Mr. Casper Herriott and his charming family.

past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading Accordingly Jack started in to tell of the pleasant time he had experienced while spending a couple of hours with Mr. Casper Herriott and his charming family.

plural of “tack” — the heading or position of a vessel relative to the trim of its sails

From this reading Perk was mildly interested at first, which was saying a good deal, considering how anxious he felt to have the narrator "get down to brass tacks," as he himself would have expressed it; meaning facts intimately connected with the perils and anticipated progress of their present big adventure.

express in words

From this reading Accordingly Jack started in to tell of the pleasant time he had experienced while spending a couple of hours with Mr. Casper Herriott and his charming family.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading PERK GETS AN EARFUL "Go to it, ole hoss; I'm all set!" was the way Perk announced the fact that every atom of drowsiness had fled from his eyes, and he was as wide-awake as any hawk that ever darted down on a farmer's chicken pen.

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

From this reading PERK GETS AN EARFUL "Go to it, ole hoss; I'm all set!" was the way Perk announced the fact that every atom of drowsiness had fled from his eyes, and he was as wide-awake as any hawk that ever darted down on a farmer's chicken pen.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Perk was mildly interested at first, which was saying a good deal, considering how anxious he felt to have the narrator "get down to brass tacks," as he himself would have expressed it; meaning facts intimately connected with the perils and anticipated progress of their present big adventure.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading When, however, Jack reached the point where his host had made him promise to fetch his best pal along at some later date, as he was particularly anxious to meet and know him, Perk manifested fresh interest, and even asked several questions, thus learning what Mr. Herriott had said about having heard more or less concerning his, Perk's, good qualities--and eccentricities.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Accordingly Jack started in to tell of the pleasant time he had experienced while spending a couple of hours with Mr. Casper Herriott and his charming family.

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

From this reading PERK GETS AN EARFUL "Go to it, ole hoss; I'm all set!" was the way Perk announced the fact that every atom of drowsiness had fled from his eyes, and he was as wide-awake as any hawk that ever darted down on a farmer's chicken pen.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading "Shore," he told Jack, soberly.

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

From this reading PERK GETS AN EARFUL "Go to it, ole hoss; I'm all set!" was the way Perk announced the fact that every atom of drowsiness had fled from his eyes, and he was as wide-awake as any hawk that ever darted down on a farmer's chicken pen.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading PERK GETS AN EARFUL "Go to it, ole hoss; I'm all set!" was the way Perk announced the fact that every atom of drowsiness had fled from his eyes, and he was as wide-awake as any hawk that ever darted down on a farmer's chicken pen.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading When, however, Jack reached the point where his host had made him promise to fetch his best pal along at some later date, as he was particularly anxious to meet and know him, Perk manifested fresh interest, and even asked several questions, thus learning what Mr. Herriott had said about having heard more or less concerning his, Perk's, good qualities--and eccentricities.

at the time that

From this reading When, however, Jack reached the point where his host had made him promise to fetch his best pal along at some later date, as he was particularly anxious to meet and know him, Perk manifested fresh interest, and even asked several questions, thus learning what Mr. Herriott had said about having heard more or less concerning his, Perk's, good qualities--and eccentricities.

in or at the place that

From this reading When, however, Jack reached the point where his host had made him promise to fetch his best pal along at some later date, as he was particularly anxious to meet and know him, Perk manifested fresh interest, and even asked several questions, thus learning what Mr. Herriott had said about having heard more or less concerning his, Perk's, good qualities--and eccentricities.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Perk was mildly interested at first, which was saying a good deal, considering how anxious he felt to have the narrator "get down to brass tacks," as he himself would have expressed it; meaning facts intimately connected with the perils and anticipated progress of their present big adventure.

during the time that

From this reading Accordingly Jack started in to tell of the pleasant time he had experienced while spending a couple of hours with Mr. Casper Herriott and his charming family.

fully awake

From this reading PERK GETS AN EARFUL "Go to it, ole hoss; I'm all set!" was the way Perk announced the fact that every atom of drowsiness had fled from his eyes, and he was as wide-awake as any hawk that ever darted down on a farmer's chicken pen.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Accordingly Jack started in to tell of the pleasant time he had experienced while spending a couple of hours with Mr. Casper Herriott and his charming family.

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

From this reading Perk was mildly interested at first, which was saying a good deal, considering how anxious he felt to have the narrator "get down to brass tacks," as he himself would have expressed it; meaning facts intimately connected with the perils and anticipated progress of their present big adventure.