Chapter X

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading BRISTLES' SURPRISE PARTY "That's a queer coincidence, if you'd care to call it by that name," remarked Colon, who liked once in a while to make use of some long word.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading "It simply shows that we had long heads when we made up our minds to lug this old tramp dog all the way here, just to prove our story," Fred observed.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading "No more than the rest of you," he was instantly told, for Fred never liked to be given sole credit for anything unusual, when he had chums along.

any thing at all

From this reading "No more than the rest of you," he was instantly told, for Fred never liked to be given sole credit for anything unusual, when he had chums along.

confidently declared to be so

From this reading "That was your scheme, Fred, all right," Bristles quickly asserted.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading "No more than the rest of you," he was instantly told, for Fred never liked to be given sole credit for anything unusual, when he had chums along.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading "All the same, I guess the old farmer will be tickled half to death to know the sheep-killing pack has been broken up for good."

plural of “bristle” — a stiff fiber (coarse hair or filament); natural or synthetic

From this reading BRISTLES' SURPRISE PARTY "That's a queer coincidence, if you'd care to call it by that name," remarked Colon, who liked once in a while to make use of some long word.

physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split

From this reading "All the same, I guess the old farmer will be tickled half to death to know the sheep-killing pack has been broken up for good."

showing who or what does the action

From this reading BRISTLES' SURPRISE PARTY "That's a queer coincidence, if you'd care to call it by that name," remarked Colon, who liked once in a while to make use of some long word.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading BRISTLES' SURPRISE PARTY "That's a queer coincidence, if you'd care to call it by that name," remarked Colon, who liked once in a while to make use of some long word.

the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

From this reading BRISTLES' SURPRISE PARTY "That's a queer coincidence, if you'd care to call it by that name," remarked Colon, who liked once in a while to make use of some long word.

plural of “chum” — a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities

From this reading "No more than the rest of you," he was instantly told, for Fred never liked to be given sole credit for anything unusual, when he had chums along.

an event that might have been arranged although it was really accidental

From this reading BRISTLES' SURPRISE PARTY "That's a queer coincidence, if you'd care to call it by that name," remarked Colon, who liked once in a while to make use of some long word.

the part of the large intestine between the cecum and the rectum; it extracts moisture from food residues before they are excreted

From this reading BRISTLES' SURPRISE PARTY "That's a queer coincidence, if you'd care to call it by that name," remarked Colon, who liked once in a while to make use of some long word.

approval

From this reading "No more than the rest of you," he was instantly told, for Fred never liked to be given sole credit for anything unusual, when he had chums along.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading "All the same, I guess the old farmer will be tickled half to death to know the sheep-killing pack has been broken up for good."

a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds

From this reading "It simply shows that we had long heads when we made up our minds to lug this old tramp dog all the way here, just to prove our story," Fred observed.

a person who operates a farm

From this reading "All the same, I guess the old farmer will be tickled half to death to know the sheep-killing pack has been broken up for good."

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "No more than the rest of you," he was instantly told, for Fred never liked to be given sole credit for anything unusual, when he had chums along.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "It simply shows that we had long heads when we made up our minds to lug this old tramp dog all the way here, just to prove our story," Fred observed.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading "No more than the rest of you," he was instantly told, for Fred never liked to be given sole credit for anything unusual, when he had chums along.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading "All the same, I guess the old farmer will be tickled half to death to know the sheep-killing pack has been broken up for good."

expect, believe, or suppose

From this reading "All the same, I guess the old farmer will be tickled half to death to know the sheep-killing pack has been broken up for good."

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading "It simply shows that we had long heads when we made up our minds to lug this old tramp dog all the way here, just to prove our story," Fred observed.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading "All the same, I guess the old farmer will be tickled half to death to know the sheep-killing pack has been broken up for good."

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading "All the same, I guess the old farmer will be tickled half to death to know the sheep-killing pack has been broken up for good."

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading "No more than the rest of you," he was instantly told, for Fred never liked to be given sole credit for anything unusual, when he had chums along.

plural of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading "It simply shows that we had long heads when we made up our minds to lug this old tramp dog all the way here, just to prove our story," Fred observed.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading "It simply shows that we had long heads when we made up our minds to lug this old tramp dog all the way here, just to prove our story," Fred observed.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "All the same, I guess the old farmer will be tickled half to death to know the sheep-killing pack has been broken up for good."

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading BRISTLES' SURPRISE PARTY "That's a queer coincidence, if you'd care to call it by that name," remarked Colon, who liked once in a while to make use of some long word.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading BRISTLES' SURPRISE PARTY "That's a queer coincidence, if you'd care to call it by that name," remarked Colon, who liked once in a while to make use of some long word.

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading "No more than the rest of you," he was instantly told, for Fred never liked to be given sole credit for anything unusual, when he had chums along.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading BRISTLES' SURPRISE PARTY "That's a queer coincidence, if you'd care to call it by that name," remarked Colon, who liked once in a while to make use of some long word.

and nothing more

From this reading "It simply shows that we had long heads when we made up our minds to lug this old tramp dog all the way here, just to prove our story," Fred observed.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading "All the same, I guess the old farmer will be tickled half to death to know the sheep-killing pack has been broken up for good."

found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form

From this reading BRISTLES' SURPRISE PARTY "That's a queer coincidence, if you'd care to call it by that name," remarked Colon, who liked once in a while to make use of some long word.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading BRISTLES' SURPRISE PARTY "That's a queer coincidence, if you'd care to call it by that name," remarked Colon, who liked once in a while to make use of some long word.

carry with difficulty

From this reading "It simply shows that we had long heads when we made up our minds to lug this old tramp dog all the way here, just to prove our story," Fred observed.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading "It simply shows that we had long heads when we made up our minds to lug this old tramp dog all the way here, just to prove our story," Fred observed.

engage in

From this reading BRISTLES' SURPRISE PARTY "That's a queer coincidence, if you'd care to call it by that name," remarked Colon, who liked once in a while to make use of some long word.

plural of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason

From this reading "It simply shows that we had long heads when we made up our minds to lug this old tramp dog all the way here, just to prove our story," Fred observed.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading "No more than the rest of you," he was instantly told, for Fred never liked to be given sole credit for anything unusual, when he had chums along.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading BRISTLES' SURPRISE PARTY "That's a queer coincidence, if you'd care to call it by that name," remarked Colon, who liked once in a while to make use of some long word.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading "No more than the rest of you," he was instantly told, for Fred never liked to be given sole credit for anything unusual, when he had chums along.

not any; not one

From this reading "No more than the rest of you," he was instantly told, for Fred never liked to be given sole credit for anything unusual, when he had chums along.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading "It simply shows that we had long heads when we made up our minds to lug this old tramp dog all the way here, just to prove our story," Fred observed.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading BRISTLES' SURPRISE PARTY "That's a queer coincidence, if you'd care to call it by that name," remarked Colon, who liked once in a while to make use of some long word.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading "It simply shows that we had long heads when we made up our minds to lug this old tramp dog all the way here, just to prove our story," Fred observed.

on one occasion

From this reading BRISTLES' SURPRISE PARTY "That's a queer coincidence, if you'd care to call it by that name," remarked Colon, who liked once in a while to make use of some long word.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading "It simply shows that we had long heads when we made up our minds to lug this old tramp dog all the way here, just to prove our story," Fred observed.

arrange in a container

From this reading "All the same, I guess the old farmer will be tickled half to death to know the sheep-killing pack has been broken up for good."

an organization to gain political power

From this reading BRISTLES' SURPRISE PARTY "That's a queer coincidence, if you'd care to call it by that name," remarked Colon, who liked once in a while to make use of some long word.

be shown or be found to be

From this reading "It simply shows that we had long heads when we made up our minds to lug this old tramp dog all the way here, just to prove our story," Fred observed.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading BRISTLES' SURPRISE PARTY "That's a queer coincidence, if you'd care to call it by that name," remarked Colon, who liked once in a while to make use of some long word.

with speed

From this reading "That was your scheme, Fred, all right," Bristles quickly asserted.

past form of “remark” — make mention of

From this reading BRISTLES' SURPRISE PARTY "That's a queer coincidence, if you'd care to call it by that name," remarked Colon, who liked once in a while to make use of some long word.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading "No more than the rest of you," he was instantly told, for Fred never liked to be given sole credit for anything unusual, when he had chums along.

precisely, exactly

From this reading "That was your scheme, Fred, all right," Bristles quickly asserted.

Identical; not different.

From this reading "All the same, I guess the old farmer will be tickled half to death to know the sheep-killing pack has been broken up for good."

an elaborate and systematic plan of action

From this reading "That was your scheme, Fred, all right," Bristles quickly asserted.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "All the same, I guess the old farmer will be tickled half to death to know the sheep-killing pack has been broken up for good."

plural of “show” — the act of publicly exhibiting or entertaining

From this reading "It simply shows that we had long heads when we made up our minds to lug this old tramp dog all the way here, just to prove our story," Fred observed.

and nothing more

From this reading "It simply shows that we had long heads when we made up our minds to lug this old tramp dog all the way here, just to prove our story," Fred observed.

the underside of footwear or a golf club

From this reading "No more than the rest of you," he was instantly told, for Fred never liked to be given sole credit for anything unusual, when he had chums along.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading BRISTLES' SURPRISE PARTY "That's a queer coincidence, if you'd care to call it by that name," remarked Colon, who liked once in a while to make use of some long word.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading "It simply shows that we had long heads when we made up our minds to lug this old tramp dog all the way here, just to prove our story," Fred observed.

the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you

From this reading BRISTLES' SURPRISE PARTY "That's a queer coincidence, if you'd care to call it by that name," remarked Colon, who liked once in a while to make use of some long word.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading "No more than the rest of you," he was instantly told, for Fred never liked to be given sole credit for anything unusual, when he had chums along.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading BRISTLES' SURPRISE PARTY "That's a queer coincidence, if you'd care to call it by that name," remarked Colon, who liked once in a while to make use of some long word.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading BRISTLES' SURPRISE PARTY "That's a queer coincidence, if you'd care to call it by that name," remarked Colon, who liked once in a while to make use of some long word.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading "It simply shows that we had long heads when we made up our minds to lug this old tramp dog all the way here, just to prove our story," Fred observed.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading "It simply shows that we had long heads when we made up our minds to lug this old tramp dog all the way here, just to prove our story," Fred observed.

past form of “tickle” — touch (a body part) lightly so as to excite the surface nerves and cause uneasiness, laughter, or spasmodic movements

From this reading "All the same, I guess the old farmer will be tickled half to death to know the sheep-killing pack has been broken up for good."

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading BRISTLES' SURPRISE PARTY "That's a queer coincidence, if you'd care to call it by that name," remarked Colon, who liked once in a while to make use of some long word.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading "No more than the rest of you," he was instantly told, for Fred never liked to be given sole credit for anything unusual, when he had chums along.

a vagrant

From this reading "It simply shows that we had long heads when we made up our minds to lug this old tramp dog all the way here, just to prove our story," Fred observed.

not usual or common or ordinary

From this reading "No more than the rest of you," he was instantly told, for Fred never liked to be given sole credit for anything unusual, when he had chums along.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading "It simply shows that we had long heads when we made up our minds to lug this old tramp dog all the way here, just to prove our story," Fred observed.

the act of using

From this reading BRISTLES' SURPRISE PARTY "That's a queer coincidence, if you'd care to call it by that name," remarked Colon, who liked once in a while to make use of some long word.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading "That was your scheme, Fred, all right," Bristles quickly asserted.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading "It simply shows that we had long heads when we made up our minds to lug this old tramp dog all the way here, just to prove our story," Fred observed.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "It simply shows that we had long heads when we made up our minds to lug this old tramp dog all the way here, just to prove our story," Fred observed.

at the time that

From this reading "It simply shows that we had long heads when we made up our minds to lug this old tramp dog all the way here, just to prove our story," Fred observed.

during the time that

From this reading BRISTLES' SURPRISE PARTY "That's a queer coincidence, if you'd care to call it by that name," remarked Colon, who liked once in a while to make use of some long word.

which person or people

From this reading BRISTLES' SURPRISE PARTY "That's a queer coincidence, if you'd care to call it by that name," remarked Colon, who liked once in a while to make use of some long word.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading "All the same, I guess the old farmer will be tickled half to death to know the sheep-killing pack has been broken up for good."

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading BRISTLES' SURPRISE PARTY "That's a queer coincidence, if you'd care to call it by that name," remarked Colon, who liked once in a while to make use of some long word.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "No more than the rest of you," he was instantly told, for Fred never liked to be given sole credit for anything unusual, when he had chums along.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading BRISTLES' SURPRISE PARTY "That's a queer coincidence, if you'd care to call it by that name," remarked Colon, who liked once in a while to make use of some long word.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "That was your scheme, Fred, all right," Bristles quickly asserted.