used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Seeing Pedro's face fairly, he gave a slight start, and then looked still more closely.
acknowledgedadjectiveUS /ækˈnɑːlɪdʒd/
recognized or made known or admitted
From this reading "Thet thar's my handle," acknowledged the man; "but I'm strapped ef I understand how you 'uns happen ter know it!"
Alwin
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From this reading "There's no doubt," palpitated Frank; "you are Alwin Bushnell?"
the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading He stared at the boys and the guide in blank amazement.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He stared at the boys and the guide in blank amazement.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "There's no doubt," palpitated Frank; "you are Alwin Bushnell?"
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He stared at the boys and the guide in blank amazement.
blankadjectiveUS /blæŋk/
(of a surface) not written or printed on
From this reading He stared at the boys and the guide in blank amazement.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading He stared at the boys and the guide in blank amazement.
BushnellnounUS /ˈbʊʃnəl/
American inventor who in 1775 designed a man-propelled submarine that was ineffectual but subsequently earned him recognition as a submarine pioneer (1742-1824)
From this reading "There's no doubt," palpitated Frank; "you are Alwin Bushnell?"
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "Thet thar's my handle," acknowledged the man; "but I'm strapped ef I understand how you 'uns happen ter know it!"
in a close relation or position in time or space
From this reading Seeing Pedro's face fairly, he gave a slight start, and then looked still more closely.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading "There's no doubt," palpitated Frank; "you are Alwin Bushnell?"
ef
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From this reading "Thet thar's my handle," acknowledged the man; "but I'm strapped ef I understand how you 'uns happen ter know it!"
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Seeing Pedro's face fairly, he gave a slight start, and then looked still more closely.
to certain extent or degree
From this reading Seeing Pedro's face fairly, he gave a slight start, and then looked still more closely.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading "There's no doubt," palpitated Frank; "you are Alwin Bushnell?"
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Seeing Pedro's face fairly, he gave a slight start, and then looked still more closely.
someone employed to conduct others
From this reading He stared at the boys and the guide in blank amazement.
handleverbUS /ˈhændəl/
be in charge of, act on, or dispose of
From this reading "Thet thar's my handle," acknowledged the man; "but I'm strapped ef I understand how you 'uns happen ter know it!"
come to pass
From this reading "Thet thar's my handle," acknowledged the man; "but I'm strapped ef I understand how you 'uns happen ter know it!"
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He stared at the boys and the guide in blank amazement.
how
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From this reading "Thet thar's my handle," acknowledged the man; "but I'm strapped ef I understand how you 'uns happen ter know it!"
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Thet thar's my handle," acknowledged the man; "but I'm strapped ef I understand how you 'uns happen ter know it!"
I'm
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From this reading "Thet thar's my handle," acknowledged the man; "but I'm strapped ef I understand how you 'uns happen ter know it!"
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He stared at the boys and the guide in blank amazement.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Thet thar's my handle," acknowledged the man; "but I'm strapped ef I understand how you 'uns happen ter know it!"
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "Thet thar's my handle," acknowledged the man; "but I'm strapped ef I understand how you 'uns happen ter know it!"
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Seeing Pedro's face fairly, he gave a slight start, and then looked still more closely.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "Thet thar's my handle," acknowledged the man; "but I'm strapped ef I understand how you 'uns happen ter know it!"
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Seeing Pedro's face fairly, he gave a slight start, and then looked still more closely.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Thet thar's my handle," acknowledged the man; "but I'm strapped ef I understand how you 'uns happen ter know it!"
not any; not one
From this reading "There's no doubt," palpitated Frank; "you are Alwin Bushnell?"
palpitatedverbUS /ˈpælpəteɪtɪd/
past form of “palpitate” — cause to throb or beat rapidly
From this reading "There's no doubt," palpitated Frank; "you are Alwin Bushnell?"
Pedro's
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From this reading Seeing Pedro's face fairly, he gave a slight start, and then looked still more closely.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading Seeing Pedro's face fairly, he gave a slight start, and then looked still more closely.
SEEKERnounUS /ˈsiːkər/
someone making a search or inquiry
From this reading THE TREASURE SEEKER.
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading Seeing Pedro's face fairly, he gave a slight start, and then looked still more closely.
past form of “stare” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading He stared at the boys and the guide in blank amazement.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Seeing Pedro's face fairly, he gave a slight start, and then looked still more closely.
not in physical motion
From this reading Seeing Pedro's face fairly, he gave a slight start, and then looked still more closely.
strappedverbUS /stræpt/
inflected form of “strap” — tie with a strap
From this reading "Thet thar's my handle," acknowledged the man; "but I'm strapped ef I understand how you 'uns happen ter know it!"
ter
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From this reading "Thet thar's my handle," acknowledged the man; "but I'm strapped ef I understand how you 'uns happen ter know it!"
thar's
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From this reading "Thet thar's my handle," acknowledged the man; "but I'm strapped ef I understand how you 'uns happen ter know it!"
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE TREASURE SEEKER.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Seeing Pedro's face fairly, he gave a slight start, and then looked still more closely.
There's
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From this reading "There's no doubt," palpitated Frank; "you are Alwin Bushnell?"
Thet
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From this reading "Thet thar's my handle," acknowledged the man; "but I'm strapped ef I understand how you 'uns happen ter know it!"
accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.
From this reading THE TREASURE SEEKER.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading "Thet thar's my handle," acknowledged the man; "but I'm strapped ef I understand how you 'uns happen ter know it!"
uns
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From this reading "Thet thar's my handle," acknowledged the man; "but I'm strapped ef I understand how you 'uns happen ter know it!"
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Thet thar's my handle," acknowledged the man; "but I'm strapped ef I understand how you 'uns happen ter know it!"
