used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A THRILLING RESCUE.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "I say no, and that settles it!"
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading I do not want to hear any more!"
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "But," urged Frank, who sat opposite the little professor at the table, "wait till I tell you----" "You have told me enough, sir!
bangingnounUS /ˈbæŋɪŋ/
a continuing very loud noise
From this reading "No, sir!" roared Professor Scotch, banging his clinched fist down on a rough wooden table that stood in the only "hotel" of the town of Blake, Utah.
BlakenounUS /bleɪk/
visionary British poet and painter (1757-1827)
From this reading "No, sir!" roared Professor Scotch, banging his clinched fist down on a rough wooden table that stood in the only "hotel" of the town of Blake, Utah.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "But," urged Frank, who sat opposite the little professor at the table, "wait till I tell you----" "You have told me enough, sir!
clinchedadjectiveUS /klɪntʃt/
closed or squeezed together tightly
From this reading "No, sir!" roared Professor Scotch, banging his clinched fist down on a rough wooden table that stood in the only "hotel" of the town of Blake, Utah.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading I do not want to hear any more!"
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading "No, sir!" roared Professor Scotch, banging his clinched fist down on a rough wooden table that stood in the only "hotel" of the town of Blake, Utah.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading "But," urged Frank, who sat opposite the little professor at the table, "wait till I tell you----" "You have told me enough, sir!
fistnounUS /fɪst/
a hand with the fingers clenched in the palm (as for hitting)
From this reading "No, sir!" roared Professor Scotch, banging his clinched fist down on a rough wooden table that stood in the only "hotel" of the town of Blake, Utah.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading "But," urged Frank, who sat opposite the little professor at the table, "wait till I tell you----" "You have told me enough, sir!
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "But," urged Frank, who sat opposite the little professor at the table, "wait till I tell you----" "You have told me enough, sir!
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading I do not want to hear any more!"
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "No, sir!" roared Professor Scotch, banging his clinched fist down on a rough wooden table that stood in the only "hotel" of the town of Blake, Utah.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading "No, sir!" roared Professor Scotch, banging his clinched fist down on a rough wooden table that stood in the only "hotel" of the town of Blake, Utah.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I say no, and that settles it!"
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "No, sir!" roared Professor Scotch, banging his clinched fist down on a rough wooden table that stood in the only "hotel" of the town of Blake, Utah.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "I say no, and that settles it!"
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "But," urged Frank, who sat opposite the little professor at the table, "wait till I tell you----" "You have told me enough, sir!
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "But," urged Frank, who sat opposite the little professor at the table, "wait till I tell you----" "You have told me enough, sir!
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading I do not want to hear any more!"
not any; not one
From this reading "No, sir!" roared Professor Scotch, banging his clinched fist down on a rough wooden table that stood in the only "hotel" of the town of Blake, Utah.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I do not want to hear any more!"
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "No, sir!" roared Professor Scotch, banging his clinched fist down on a rough wooden table that stood in the only "hotel" of the town of Blake, Utah.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "No, sir!" roared Professor Scotch, banging his clinched fist down on a rough wooden table that stood in the only "hotel" of the town of Blake, Utah.
and nothing more
From this reading "No, sir!" roared Professor Scotch, banging his clinched fist down on a rough wooden table that stood in the only "hotel" of the town of Blake, Utah.
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading "But," urged Frank, who sat opposite the little professor at the table, "wait till I tell you----" "You have told me enough, sir!
someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
From this reading "No, sir!" roared Professor Scotch, banging his clinched fist down on a rough wooden table that stood in the only "hotel" of the town of Blake, Utah.
RESCUEverbUS /ˈreskjuː/
free from harm or evil
From this reading A THRILLING RESCUE.
roaredverbUS /rɔːrd/
past form of “roar” — make a loud noise, as of wind, water, or vehicles
From this reading "No, sir!" roared Professor Scotch, banging his clinched fist down on a rough wooden table that stood in the only "hotel" of the town of Blake, Utah.
having or caused by an irregular surface
From this reading "No, sir!" roared Professor Scotch, banging his clinched fist down on a rough wooden table that stood in the only "hotel" of the town of Blake, Utah.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading "But," urged Frank, who sat opposite the little professor at the table, "wait till I tell you----" "You have told me enough, sir!
express in words
From this reading "I say no, and that settles it!"
ScotchnounUS /skɑːtʃ/
a slight surface cut (especially a notch that is made to keep a tally)
From this reading "No, sir!" roared Professor Scotch, banging his clinched fist down on a rough wooden table that stood in the only "hotel" of the town of Blake, Utah.
settlesnounUS /ˈsetəlz/
plural of “settle” — a long wooden bench with a back
From this reading "I say no, and that settles it!"
term of address for a man
From this reading "No, sir!" roared Professor Scotch, banging his clinched fist down on a rough wooden table that stood in the only "hotel" of the town of Blake, Utah.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading "No, sir!" roared Professor Scotch, banging his clinched fist down on a rough wooden table that stood in the only "hotel" of the town of Blake, Utah.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading "No, sir!" roared Professor Scotch, banging his clinched fist down on a rough wooden table that stood in the only "hotel" of the town of Blake, Utah.
express in words
From this reading "But," urged Frank, who sat opposite the little professor at the table, "wait till I tell you----" "You have told me enough, sir!
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "No, sir!" roared Professor Scotch, banging his clinched fist down on a rough wooden table that stood in the only "hotel" of the town of Blake, Utah.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "No, sir!" roared Professor Scotch, banging his clinched fist down on a rough wooden table that stood in the only "hotel" of the town of Blake, Utah.
THRILLINGadjectiveUS /ˈθrɪlɪŋ/
causing a surge of emotion or excitement
From this reading A THRILLING RESCUE.
up to a particular time
From this reading "But," urged Frank, who sat opposite the little professor at the table, "wait till I tell you----" "You have told me enough, sir!
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I do not want to hear any more!"
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading "But," urged Frank, who sat opposite the little professor at the table, "wait till I tell you----" "You have told me enough, sir!
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading "No, sir!" roared Professor Scotch, banging his clinched fist down on a rough wooden table that stood in the only "hotel" of the town of Blake, Utah.
past form of “urge” — force or impel in an indicated direction
From this reading "But," urged Frank, who sat opposite the little professor at the table, "wait till I tell you----" "You have told me enough, sir!
UtahnounUS /ˈjuːtɔː/
a state in the western United States; settled in 1847 by Mormons led by Brigham Young
From this reading "No, sir!" roared Professor Scotch, banging his clinched fist down on a rough wooden table that stood in the only "hotel" of the town of Blake, Utah.
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading "But," urged Frank, who sat opposite the little professor at the table, "wait till I tell you----" "You have told me enough, sir!
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading I do not want to hear any more!"
which person or people
From this reading "But," urged Frank, who sat opposite the little professor at the table, "wait till I tell you----" "You have told me enough, sir!
made or consisting of (entirely or in part) or employing wood
From this reading "No, sir!" roared Professor Scotch, banging his clinched fist down on a rough wooden table that stood in the only "hotel" of the town of Blake, Utah.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "But," urged Frank, who sat opposite the little professor at the table, "wait till I tell you----" "You have told me enough, sir!
