used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Should anybody question you, why you must be ignorant as a mule."
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "If it is found that we know anything about it, we will be sure to get into trouble," said Frank.
academynounUS /əˈkæd.ə.mi/
A place of study or training in a special field of knowledge and arts.
From this reading "I nefer seen der peat uf dot alretty yet," declared Hans, as he and Frank were hurrying back to the academy.
alretty
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From this reading "I nefer seen der peat uf dot alretty yet," declared Hans, as he and Frank were hurrying back to the academy.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "I nefer seen der peat uf dot alretty yet," declared Hans, as he and Frank were hurrying back to the academy.
any person at all
From this reading "Should anybody question you, why you must be ignorant as a mule."
any thing at all
From this reading "If it is found that we know anything about it, we will be sure to get into trouble," said Frank.
apout
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From this reading "Uf dot don'd peen der piggest racket vot nefer vos, you dunno vot I vos talkin' apout."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "I nefer seen der peat uf dot alretty yet," declared Hans, as he and Frank were hurrying back to the academy.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading "I nefer seen der peat uf dot alretty yet," declared Hans, as he and Frank were hurrying back to the academy.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "If it is found that we know anything about it, we will be sure to get into trouble," said Frank.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading "I nefer seen der peat uf dot alretty yet," declared Hans, as he and Frank were hurrying back to the academy.
der
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From this reading "I nefer seen der peat uf dot alretty yet," declared Hans, as he and Frank were hurrying back to the academy.
don'd
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From this reading "Uf dot don'd peen der piggest racket vot nefer vos, you dunno vot I vos talkin' apout."
dotnounUS /dɑːt/
a very small circular shape
From this reading "I nefer seen der peat uf dot alretty yet," declared Hans, as he and Frank were hurrying back to the academy.
dunno
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From this reading "Uf dot don'd peen der piggest racket vot nefer vos, you dunno vot I vos talkin' apout."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading SKATING FOR HONORS.
set up or found
From this reading "If it is found that we know anything about it, we will be sure to get into trouble," said Frank.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading "I nefer seen der peat uf dot alretty yet," declared Hans, as he and Frank were hurrying back to the academy.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "If it is found that we know anything about it, we will be sure to get into trouble," said Frank.
HansnounUS /hɑːns/
plural of “han” — imperial dynasty that ruled China (most of the time from 206 BC to AD 220) and expanded its boundaries and developed its bureaucracy; remembered as one of the great eras of Chinese civilization
From this reading "I nefer seen der peat uf dot alretty yet," declared Hans, as he and Frank were hurrying back to the academy.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I nefer seen der peat uf dot alretty yet," declared Hans, as he and Frank were hurrying back to the academy.
HONORSnounUS /ˈɑːnərz/
plural of “honor” — a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading SKATING FOR HONORS.
hurryingadjectiveUS /ˈhɜːriɪŋ/
moving with great haste
From this reading "I nefer seen der peat uf dot alretty yet," declared Hans, as he and Frank were hurrying back to the academy.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I nefer seen der peat uf dot alretty yet," declared Hans, as he and Frank were hurrying back to the academy.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "If it is found that we know anything about it, we will be sure to get into trouble," said Frank.
uneducated in general; lacking knowledge or sophistication
From this reading "Should anybody question you, why you must be ignorant as a mule."
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading "If it is found that we know anything about it, we will be sure to get into trouble," said Frank.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "If it is found that we know anything about it, we will be sure to get into trouble," said Frank.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "If it is found that we know anything about it, we will be sure to get into trouble," said Frank.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "If it is found that we know anything about it, we will be sure to get into trouble," said Frank.
mulenounUS /mjuːl/
hybrid offspring of a male donkey and a female horse; usually sterile
From this reading "Should anybody question you, why you must be ignorant as a mule."
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading "Should anybody question you, why you must be ignorant as a mule."
nefer
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From this reading "I nefer seen der peat uf dot alretty yet," declared Hans, as he and Frank were hurrying back to the academy.
peatnounUS /piːt/
partially carbonized vegetable matter saturated with water; can be used as a fuel when dried
From this reading "I nefer seen der peat uf dot alretty yet," declared Hans, as he and Frank were hurrying back to the academy.
peennoun
the part of a hammerhead opposite the flat striking surface (may have various shapes)
From this reading "Uf dot don'd peen der piggest racket vot nefer vos, you dunno vot I vos talkin' apout."
piggest
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From this reading "Uf dot don'd peen der piggest racket vot nefer vos, you dunno vot I vos talkin' apout."
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading "Should anybody question you, why you must be ignorant as a mule."
racketnounUS /ˈrækɪt/
a loud and disturbing noise
From this reading "Uf dot don'd peen der piggest racket vot nefer vos, you dunno vot I vos talkin' apout."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "If it is found that we know anything about it, we will be sure to get into trouble," said Frank.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "I nefer seen der peat uf dot alretty yet," declared Hans, as he and Frank were hurrying back to the academy.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "Should anybody question you, why you must be ignorant as a mule."
SKATINGnounUS /ˈskeɪtɪŋ/
the sport of gliding on skates
From this reading SKATING FOR HONORS.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading "If it is found that we know anything about it, we will be sure to get into trouble," said Frank.
talkin
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From this reading "Uf dot don'd peen der piggest racket vot nefer vos, you dunno vot I vos talkin' apout."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "If it is found that we know anything about it, we will be sure to get into trouble," said Frank.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "I nefer seen der peat uf dot alretty yet," declared Hans, as he and Frank were hurrying back to the academy.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I nefer seen der peat uf dot alretty yet," declared Hans, as he and Frank were hurrying back to the academy.
a source of difficulty
From this reading "If it is found that we know anything about it, we will be sure to get into trouble," said Frank.
uf
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From this reading "I nefer seen der peat uf dot alretty yet," declared Hans, as he and Frank were hurrying back to the academy.
vos
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From this reading "Uf dot don'd peen der piggest racket vot nefer vos, you dunno vot I vos talkin' apout."
vot
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From this reading "Uf dot don'd peen der piggest racket vot nefer vos, you dunno vot I vos talkin' apout."
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "If it is found that we know anything about it, we will be sure to get into trouble," said Frank.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "I nefer seen der peat uf dot alretty yet," declared Hans, as he and Frank were hurrying back to the academy.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading "Should anybody question you, why you must be ignorant as a mule."
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "If it is found that we know anything about it, we will be sure to get into trouble," said Frank.
but in spite of that
From this reading "I nefer seen der peat uf dot alretty yet," declared Hans, as he and Frank were hurrying back to the academy.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Uf dot don'd peen der piggest racket vot nefer vos, you dunno vot I vos talkin' apout."
