used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading After a hard climb the two adventurers finally succeeded in reaching the air-ship.
adventurersnounUS /ædˈventʃərərz/
plural of “adventurer” — a person who enjoys taking risks
From this reading After a hard climb the two adventurers finally succeeded in reaching the air-ship.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After a hard climb the two adventurers finally succeeded in reaching the air-ship.
air-shipverb
transport (cargo) by air
From this reading After a hard climb the two adventurers finally succeeded in reaching the air-ship.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As they approached Barney stood at the rail and hailed them.
used to indicate that a statement explains or supports a previous statement
From this reading I’m glad to see yez!” he cried; “but phwere on earth did yez come from, anyhow?”
past form of “approach” — move towards
From this reading As they approached Barney stood at the rail and hailed them.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As they approached Barney stood at the rail and hailed them.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading As they approached Barney stood at the rail and hailed them.
Barney
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From this reading As they approached Barney stood at the rail and hailed them.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “Be me sowl!
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I’m glad to see yez!” he cried; “but phwere on earth did yez come from, anyhow?”
cain't
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From this reading “Golly!” cried Pomp, rushing up and embracing his friend; “I’m jes’ so glad fo’ to see yo’, I’ish, dat I cain’t git over it.”
go upward with gradual or continuous progress
From this reading After a hard climb the two adventurers finally succeeded in reaching the air-ship.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading I’m glad to see yez!” he cried; “but phwere on earth did yez come from, anyhow?”
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading I’m glad to see yez!” he cried; “but phwere on earth did yez come from, anyhow?”
a digital tape recording of sound
From this reading “Golly!” cried Pomp, rushing up and embracing his friend; “I’m jes’ so glad fo’ to see yo’, I’ish, dat I cain’t git over it.”
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading I’m glad to see yez!” he cried; “but phwere on earth did yez come from, anyhow?”
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading I’m glad to see yez!” he cried; “but phwere on earth did yez come from, anyhow?”
embracingnounUS /emˈbreɪsɪŋ/
the act of clasping another person in the arms (as in greeting or affection)
From this reading “Golly!” cried Pomp, rushing up and embracing his friend; “I’m jes’ so glad fo’ to see yo’, I’ish, dat I cain’t git over it.”
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading After a hard climb the two adventurers finally succeeded in reaching the air-ship.
fonoun
an officer holding the rank of major or lieutenant colonel or colonel
From this reading “Golly!” cried Pomp, rushing up and embracing his friend; “I’m jes’ so glad fo’ to see yo’, I’ish, dat I cain’t git over it.”
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading “Golly!” cried Pomp, rushing up and embracing his friend; “I’m jes’ so glad fo’ to see yo’, I’ish, dat I cain’t git over it.”
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I’m glad to see yez!” he cried; “but phwere on earth did yez come from, anyhow?”
a person who is deemed to be despicable or contemptible
From this reading “Golly!” cried Pomp, rushing up and embracing his friend; “I’m jes’ so glad fo’ to see yo’, I’ish, dat I cain’t git over it.”
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading I’m glad to see yez!” he cried; “but phwere on earth did yez come from, anyhow?”
Golly
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From this reading “Golly!” cried Pomp, rushing up and embracing his friend; “I’m jes’ so glad fo’ to see yo’, I’ish, dat I cain’t git over it.”
hailedverbUS /heɪld/
past form of “hail” — praise vociferously
From this reading As they approached Barney stood at the rail and hailed them.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading After a hard climb the two adventurers finally succeeded in reaching the air-ship.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I’m glad to see yez!” he cried; “but phwere on earth did yez come from, anyhow?”
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “Golly!” cried Pomp, rushing up and embracing his friend; “I’m jes’ so glad fo’ to see yo’, I’ish, dat I cain’t git over it.”
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Golly!” cried Pomp, rushing up and embracing his friend; “I’m jes’ so glad fo’ to see yo’, I’ish, dat I cain’t git over it.”
I'ish
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From this reading “Golly!” cried Pomp, rushing up and embracing his friend; “I’m jes’ so glad fo’ to see yo’, I’ish, dat I cain’t git over it.”
I'm
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From this reading I’m glad to see yez!” he cried; “but phwere on earth did yez come from, anyhow?”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading After a hard climb the two adventurers finally succeeded in reaching the air-ship.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “Golly!” cried Pomp, rushing up and embracing his friend; “I’m jes’ so glad fo’ to see yo’, I’ish, dat I cain’t git over it.”
jes
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From this reading “Golly!” cried Pomp, rushing up and embracing his friend; “I’m jes’ so glad fo’ to see yo’, I’ish, dat I cain’t git over it.”
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Be me sowl!
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I’m glad to see yez!” he cried; “but phwere on earth did yez come from, anyhow?”
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading “Golly!” cried Pomp, rushing up and embracing his friend; “I’m jes’ so glad fo’ to see yo’, I’ish, dat I cain’t git over it.”
phwere
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From this reading I’m glad to see yez!” he cried; “but phwere on earth did yez come from, anyhow?”
PompnounUS /pɑːmp/
cheap or pretentious or vain display
From this reading “Golly!” cried Pomp, rushing up and embracing his friend; “I’m jes’ so glad fo’ to see yo’, I’ish, dat I cain’t git over it.”
railnounUS /reɪl/
a barrier consisting of a horizontal bar and supports
From this reading As they approached Barney stood at the rail and hailed them.
the act of physically reaching or thrusting out
From this reading After a hard climb the two adventurers finally succeeded in reaching the air-ship.
(American football) an attempt to advance the ball by running into the line
From this reading “Golly!” cried Pomp, rushing up and embracing his friend; “I’m jes’ so glad fo’ to see yo’, I’ish, dat I cain’t git over it.”
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading I’m glad to see yez!” he cried; “but phwere on earth did yez come from, anyhow?”
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading “Golly!” cried Pomp, rushing up and embracing his friend; “I’m jes’ so glad fo’ to see yo’, I’ish, dat I cain’t git over it.”
sowl
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From this reading “Be me sowl!
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading As they approached Barney stood at the rail and hailed them.
past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading After a hard climb the two adventurers finally succeeded in reaching the air-ship.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading After a hard climb the two adventurers finally succeeded in reaching the air-ship.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading As they approached Barney stood at the rail and hailed them.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As they approached Barney stood at the rail and hailed them.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I’m glad to see yez!” he cried; “but phwere on earth did yez come from, anyhow?”
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading After a hard climb the two adventurers finally succeeded in reaching the air-ship.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading “Golly!” cried Pomp, rushing up and embracing his friend; “I’m jes’ so glad fo’ to see yo’, I’ish, dat I cain’t git over it.”
yez
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From this reading I’m glad to see yez!” he cried; “but phwere on earth did yez come from, anyhow?”
yo
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From this reading “Golly!” cried Pomp, rushing up and embracing his friend; “I’m jes’ so glad fo’ to see yo’, I’ish, dat I cain’t git over it.”
