used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading So, almost unconsciously, he had shrieked out that one word--the name of his faithful chum, on whose arm he had come to lean as though it were indeed a tower of strength.
anew
From this reading IN LUCK AGAIN "Frank!
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading So, almost unconsciously, he had shrieked out that one word--the name of his faithful chum, on whose arm he had come to lean as though it were indeed a tower of strength.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading No longer did Lanky feel that sickening sensation in the pit of his stomach at having the solid ground underfoot heaving and grumbling.
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading So, almost unconsciously, he had shrieked out that one word--the name of his faithful chum, on whose arm he had come to lean as though it were indeed a tower of strength.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading So, almost unconsciously, he had shrieked out that one word--the name of his faithful chum, on whose arm he had come to lean as though it were indeed a tower of strength.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading No longer did Lanky feel that sickening sensation in the pit of his stomach at having the solid ground underfoot heaving and grumbling.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "I'm here close by you, Lanky!" he heard.
chumnounUS /tʃʌm/
a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading So, almost unconsciously, he had shrieked out that one word--the name of his faithful chum, on whose arm he had come to lean as though it were indeed a tower of strength.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading "I'm here close by you, Lanky!" he heard.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading So, almost unconsciously, he had shrieked out that one word--the name of his faithful chum, on whose arm he had come to lean as though it were indeed a tower of strength.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading No longer did Lanky feel that sickening sensation in the pit of his stomach at having the solid ground underfoot heaving and grumbling.
steadfast in affection or allegiance
From this reading So, almost unconsciously, he had shrieked out that one word--the name of his faithful chum, on whose arm he had come to lean as though it were indeed a tower of strength.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading No longer did Lanky feel that sickening sensation in the pit of his stomach at having the solid ground underfoot heaving and grumbling.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading IN LUCK AGAIN "Frank!
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading No longer did Lanky feel that sickening sensation in the pit of his stomach at having the solid ground underfoot heaving and grumbling.
grumblingnounUS /ˈɡrʌmbəlɪŋ/
a loud low dull continuous noise
From this reading No longer did Lanky feel that sickening sensation in the pit of his stomach at having the solid ground underfoot heaving and grumbling.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading So, almost unconsciously, he had shrieked out that one word--the name of his faithful chum, on whose arm he had come to lean as though it were indeed a tower of strength.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading No longer did Lanky feel that sickening sensation in the pit of his stomach at having the solid ground underfoot heaving and grumbling.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading So, almost unconsciously, he had shrieked out that one word--the name of his faithful chum, on whose arm he had come to lean as though it were indeed a tower of strength.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading "I'm here close by you, Lanky!" he heard.
heavingnounUS /ˈhiːvɪŋ/
an upward movement (especially a rhythmical rising and falling)
From this reading No longer did Lanky feel that sickening sensation in the pit of his stomach at having the solid ground underfoot heaving and grumbling.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "I'm here close by you, Lanky!" he heard.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading No longer did Lanky feel that sickening sensation in the pit of his stomach at having the solid ground underfoot heaving and grumbling.
I'm
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From this reading "I'm here close by you, Lanky!" he heard.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN LUCK AGAIN "Frank!
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading So, almost unconsciously, he had shrieked out that one word--the name of his faithful chum, on whose arm he had come to lean as though it were indeed a tower of strength.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading So, almost unconsciously, he had shrieked out that one word--the name of his faithful chum, on whose arm he had come to lean as though it were indeed a tower of strength.
LankyadjectiveUS /ˈlæŋki/
tall and thin and having long slender limbs
From this reading No longer did Lanky feel that sickening sensation in the pit of his stomach at having the solid ground underfoot heaving and grumbling.
leanverbUS /liːn/
to incline or bend from a vertical position
From this reading So, almost unconsciously, he had shrieked out that one word--the name of his faithful chum, on whose arm he had come to lean as though it were indeed a tower of strength.
for more time
From this reading No longer did Lanky feel that sickening sensation in the pit of his stomach at having the solid ground underfoot heaving and grumbling.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading IN LUCK AGAIN "Frank!
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading So, almost unconsciously, he had shrieked out that one word--the name of his faithful chum, on whose arm he had come to lean as though it were indeed a tower of strength.
not any; not one
From this reading No longer did Lanky feel that sickening sensation in the pit of his stomach at having the solid ground underfoot heaving and grumbling.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading No longer did Lanky feel that sickening sensation in the pit of his stomach at having the solid ground underfoot heaving and grumbling.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading Oh, Frank!"
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading So, almost unconsciously, he had shrieked out that one word--the name of his faithful chum, on whose arm he had come to lean as though it were indeed a tower of strength.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading So, almost unconsciously, he had shrieked out that one word--the name of his faithful chum, on whose arm he had come to lean as though it were indeed a tower of strength.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading So, almost unconsciously, he had shrieked out that one word--the name of his faithful chum, on whose arm he had come to lean as though it were indeed a tower of strength.
pitnounUS /pɪt/
A large hole in the ground, or an abyss of darkness and peril.
From this reading No longer did Lanky feel that sickening sensation in the pit of his stomach at having the solid ground underfoot heaving and grumbling.
an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation
From this reading No longer did Lanky feel that sickening sensation in the pit of his stomach at having the solid ground underfoot heaving and grumbling.
shriekedadjectiveUS /ʃriːkt/
uttered in a shrill scream as of pain or terror
From this reading So, almost unconsciously, he had shrieked out that one word--the name of his faithful chum, on whose arm he had come to lean as though it were indeed a tower of strength.
sickeningadjectiveUS /ˈsɪkənɪŋ/
causing or able to cause nausea
From this reading No longer did Lanky feel that sickening sensation in the pit of his stomach at having the solid ground underfoot heaving and grumbling.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So, almost unconsciously, he had shrieked out that one word--the name of his faithful chum, on whose arm he had come to lean as though it were indeed a tower of strength.
solidadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːləd/
characterized by good substantial quality
From this reading No longer did Lanky feel that sickening sensation in the pit of his stomach at having the solid ground underfoot heaving and grumbling.
stomachnounUS /ˈstʌmək/
an enlarged and muscular saclike organ of the alimentary canal; the principal organ of digestion
From this reading No longer did Lanky feel that sickening sensation in the pit of his stomach at having the solid ground underfoot heaving and grumbling.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading So, almost unconsciously, he had shrieked out that one word--the name of his faithful chum, on whose arm he had come to lean as though it were indeed a tower of strength.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading No longer did Lanky feel that sickening sensation in the pit of his stomach at having the solid ground underfoot heaving and grumbling.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading No longer did Lanky feel that sickening sensation in the pit of his stomach at having the solid ground underfoot heaving and grumbling.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading So, almost unconsciously, he had shrieked out that one word--the name of his faithful chum, on whose arm he had come to lean as though it were indeed a tower of strength.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading So, almost unconsciously, he had shrieked out that one word--the name of his faithful chum, on whose arm he had come to lean as though it were indeed a tower of strength.
a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building
From this reading So, almost unconsciously, he had shrieked out that one word--the name of his faithful chum, on whose arm he had come to lean as though it were indeed a tower of strength.
unconsciouslyadverbUS /ˌʌnˈkɑːnʃəsli/
without awareness
From this reading So, almost unconsciously, he had shrieked out that one word--the name of his faithful chum, on whose arm he had come to lean as though it were indeed a tower of strength.
underfootadverbUS /ˌʌndərˈfʊt/
under the feet
From this reading No longer did Lanky feel that sickening sensation in the pit of his stomach at having the solid ground underfoot heaving and grumbling.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading So, almost unconsciously, he had shrieked out that one word--the name of his faithful chum, on whose arm he had come to lean as though it were indeed a tower of strength.
belonging to which person
From this reading So, almost unconsciously, he had shrieked out that one word--the name of his faithful chum, on whose arm he had come to lean as though it were indeed a tower of strength.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading So, almost unconsciously, he had shrieked out that one word--the name of his faithful chum, on whose arm he had come to lean as though it were indeed a tower of strength.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I'm here close by you, Lanky!" he heard.
