used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading HOOFS AND HORNS "Get a move on, boys!" yelled Colon, as he unlimbered his long legs, on which he had been coiled after the fashion of a tailor at work.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading HOOFS AND HORNS "Get a move on, boys!" yelled Colon, as he unlimbered his long legs, on which he had been coiled after the fashion of a tailor at work.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Everybody was on the jump, and it was a furious crowd that went rushing down toward where the new shell had been laid, along the shore of the river, at a point where a little beach offered an ideal spot for launching.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Everybody was on the jump, and it was a furious crowd that went rushing down toward where the new shell had been laid, along the shore of the river, at a point where a little beach offered an ideal spot for launching.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading HOOFS AND HORNS "Get a move on, boys!" yelled Colon, as he unlimbered his long legs, on which he had been coiled after the fashion of a tailor at work.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading "First catch your rabbit!" warned another.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading HOOFS AND HORNS "Get a move on, boys!" yelled Colon, as he unlimbered his long legs, on which he had been coiled after the fashion of a tailor at work.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading HOOFS AND HORNS "Get a move on, boys!" yelled Colon, as he unlimbered his long legs, on which he had been coiled after the fashion of a tailor at work.
an area of sand sloping down to the water of a sea or lake
From this reading Everybody was on the jump, and it was a furious crowd that went rushing down toward where the new shell had been laid, along the shore of the river, at a point where a little beach offered an ideal spot for launching.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading HOOFS AND HORNS "Get a move on, boys!" yelled Colon, as he unlimbered his long legs, on which he had been coiled after the fashion of a tailor at work.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading "We ought to give him a licking if he's hurt our boat!"
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading HOOFS AND HORNS "Get a move on, boys!" yelled Colon, as he unlimbered his long legs, on which he had been coiled after the fashion of a tailor at work.
CaptureverbUS /ˈkæptʃər/
succeed in representing or expressing something intangible
From this reading "Capture him!" shouted Corney Shays.
discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading "First catch your rabbit!" warned another.
coiledadjectiveUS /kɔɪld/
curled or wound (especially in concentric rings or spirals)
From this reading HOOFS AND HORNS "Get a move on, boys!" yelled Colon, as he unlimbered his long legs, on which he had been coiled after the fashion of a tailor at work.
ColonnounUS /ˈkoʊlən/
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 HOOFS AND HORNS "Get a move on, boys!" yelled Colon, as he unlimbered his long legs, on which he had been coiled after the fashion of a tailor at work.
Corney
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From this reading "Capture him!" shouted Corney Shays.
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading Everybody was on the jump, and it was a furious crowd that went rushing down toward where the new shell had been laid, along the shore of the river, at a point where a little beach offered an ideal spot for launching.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Everybody was on the jump, and it was a furious crowd that went rushing down toward where the new shell had been laid, along the shore of the river, at a point where a little beach offered an ideal spot for launching.
every person
From this reading Everybody was on the jump, and it was a furious crowd that went rushing down toward where the new shell had been laid, along the shore of the river, at a point where a little beach offered an ideal spot for launching.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading HOOFS AND HORNS "Get a move on, boys!" yelled Colon, as he unlimbered his long legs, on which he had been coiled after the fashion of a tailor at work.
FirstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading "First catch your rabbit!" warned another.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Everybody was on the jump, and it was a furious crowd that went rushing down toward where the new shell had been laid, along the shore of the river, at a point where a little beach offered an ideal spot for launching.
marked by extreme and violent energy
From this reading Everybody was on the jump, and it was a furious crowd that went rushing down toward where the new shell had been laid, along the shore of the river, at a point where a little beach offered an ideal spot for launching.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading HOOFS AND HORNS "Get a move on, boys!" yelled Colon, as he unlimbered his long legs, on which he had been coiled after the fashion of a tailor at work.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading "We ought to give him a licking if he's hurt our boat!"
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading HOOFS AND HORNS "Get a move on, boys!" yelled Colon, as he unlimbered his long legs, on which he had been coiled after the fashion of a tailor at work.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading HOOFS AND HORNS "Get a move on, boys!" yelled Colon, as he unlimbered his long legs, on which he had been coiled after the fashion of a tailor at work.
he's
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From this reading "We ought to give him a licking if he's hurt our boat!"
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Capture him!" shouted Corney Shays.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading HOOFS AND HORNS "Get a move on, boys!" yelled Colon, as he unlimbered his long legs, on which he had been coiled after the fashion of a tailor at work.
HOOFSnounUS /hʊfs/
plural of “hoof” — the foot of an ungulate mammal
From this reading HOOFS AND HORNS "Get a move on, boys!" yelled Colon, as he unlimbered his long legs, on which he had been coiled after the fashion of a tailor at work.
HORNSnounUS /hɔːrnz/
plural of “horn” — a noisemaker (as at parties or games) that makes a loud noise when you blow through it
From this reading HOOFS AND HORNS "Get a move on, boys!" yelled Colon, as he unlimbered his long legs, on which he had been coiled after the fashion of a tailor at work.
be the source of pain
From this reading "We ought to give him a licking if he's hurt our boat!"
idealadjectiveUS /aɪˈdiːl/
conforming to an ultimate standard of perfection or excellence; embodying an ideal
From this reading Everybody was on the jump, and it was a furious crowd that went rushing down toward where the new shell had been laid, along the shore of the river, at a point where a little beach offered an ideal spot for launching.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "We ought to give him a licking if he's hurt our boat!"
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Everybody was on the jump, and it was a furious crowd that went rushing down toward where the new shell had been laid, along the shore of the river, at a point where a little beach offered an ideal spot for launching.
jumpverbUS /dʒʌmp/
move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading Everybody was on the jump, and it was a furious crowd that went rushing down toward where the new shell had been laid, along the shore of the river, at a point where a little beach offered an ideal spot for launching.
set down according to a plan
From this reading Everybody was on the jump, and it was a furious crowd that went rushing down toward where the new shell had been laid, along the shore of the river, at a point where a little beach offered an ideal spot for launching.
launchingnounUS /ˈlɔːntʃɪŋ/
the act of moving a newly built vessel into the water for the first time
From this reading Everybody was on the jump, and it was a furious crowd that went rushing down toward where the new shell had been laid, along the shore of the river, at a point where a little beach offered an ideal spot for launching.
staying power
From this reading HOOFS AND HORNS "Get a move on, boys!" yelled Colon, as he unlimbered his long legs, on which he had been coiled after the fashion of a tailor at work.
lickingnounUS /ˈlɪkɪŋ/
an unsuccessful ending to a struggle or contest
From this reading "We ought to give him a licking if he's hurt our boat!"
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Everybody was on the jump, and it was a furious crowd that went rushing down toward where the new shell had been laid, along the shore of the river, at a point where a little beach offered an ideal spot for launching.
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 HOOFS AND HORNS "Get a move on, boys!" yelled Colon, as he unlimbered his long legs, on which he had been coiled after the fashion of a tailor at work.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading HOOFS AND HORNS "Get a move on, boys!" yelled Colon, as he unlimbered his long legs, on which he had been coiled after the fashion of a tailor at work.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Everybody was on the jump, and it was a furious crowd that went rushing down toward where the new shell had been laid, along the shore of the river, at a point where a little beach offered an ideal spot for launching.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading HOOFS AND HORNS "Get a move on, boys!" yelled Colon, as he unlimbered his long legs, on which he had been coiled after the fashion of a tailor at work.
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading Everybody was on the jump, and it was a furious crowd that went rushing down toward where the new shell had been laid, along the shore of the river, at a point where a little beach offered an ideal spot for launching.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading HOOFS AND HORNS "Get a move on, boys!" yelled Colon, as he unlimbered his long legs, on which he had been coiled after the fashion of a tailor at work.
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading "We ought to give him a licking if he's hurt our boat!"
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "We ought to give him a licking if he's hurt our boat!"
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading Everybody was on the jump, and it was a furious crowd that went rushing down toward where the new shell had been laid, along the shore of the river, at a point where a little beach offered an ideal spot for launching.
rabbitnounUS /ˈræbət/
any of various burrowing animals of the family Leporidae having long ears and short tails; some domesticated and raised for pets or food
From this reading "First catch your rabbit!" warned another.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading Everybody was on the jump, and it was a furious crowd that went rushing down toward where the new shell had been laid, along the shore of the river, at a point where a little beach offered an ideal spot for launching.
rushingnounUS /ˈrʌʃɪŋ/
(American football) an attempt to advance the ball by running into the line
From this reading Everybody was on the jump, and it was a furious crowd that went rushing down toward where the new shell had been laid, along the shore of the river, at a point where a little beach offered an ideal spot for launching.
ShaysnounUS /ʃeɪz/
plural of “shay” — a carriage consisting of two wheels and a calash top; drawn by a single horse
From this reading "Capture him!" shouted Corney Shays.
shellnounUS /ʃel/
ammunition consisting of a cylindrical metal casing containing an explosive charge and a projectile; fired from a large gun
From this reading Everybody was on the jump, and it was a furious crowd that went rushing down toward where the new shell had been laid, along the shore of the river, at a point where a little beach offered an ideal spot for launching.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading Everybody was on the jump, and it was a furious crowd that went rushing down toward where the new shell had been laid, along the shore of the river, at a point where a little beach offered an ideal spot for launching.
in a vehement outcry
From this reading "Capture him!" shouted Corney Shays.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Everybody was on the jump, and it was a furious crowd that went rushing down toward where the new shell had been laid, along the shore of the river, at a point where a little beach offered an ideal spot for launching.
tailorverbUS /ˈteɪlər/
adjust to a specific need or market
From this reading HOOFS AND HORNS "Get a move on, boys!" yelled Colon, as he unlimbered his long legs, on which he had been coiled after the fashion of a tailor at work.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Everybody was on the jump, and it was a furious crowd that went rushing down toward where the new shell had been laid, along the shore of the river, at a point where a little beach offered an ideal spot for launching.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HOOFS AND HORNS "Get a move on, boys!" yelled Colon, as he unlimbered his long legs, on which he had been coiled after the fashion of a tailor at work.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "We ought to give him a licking if he's hurt our boat!"
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading Everybody was on the jump, and it was a furious crowd that went rushing down toward where the new shell had been laid, along the shore of the river, at a point where a little beach offered an ideal spot for launching.
unlimbered
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading HOOFS AND HORNS "Get a move on, boys!" yelled Colon, as he unlimbered his long legs, on which he had been coiled after the fashion of a tailor at work.
past form of “warn” — notify of danger, potential harm, or risk
From this reading "First catch your rabbit!" warned another.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Everybody was on the jump, and it was a furious crowd that went rushing down toward where the new shell had been laid, along the shore of the river, at a point where a little beach offered an ideal spot for launching.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "We ought to give him a licking if he's hurt our boat!"
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Everybody was on the jump, and it was a furious crowd that went rushing down toward where the new shell had been laid, along the shore of the river, at a point where a little beach offered an ideal spot for launching.
in or at the place that
From this reading Everybody was on the jump, and it was a furious crowd that went rushing down toward where the new shell had been laid, along the shore of the river, at a point where a little beach offered an ideal spot for launching.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading HOOFS AND HORNS "Get a move on, boys!" yelled Colon, as he unlimbered his long legs, on which he had been coiled after the fashion of a tailor at work.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading HOOFS AND HORNS "Get a move on, boys!" yelled Colon, as he unlimbered his long legs, on which he had been coiled after the fashion of a tailor at work.
yelledadjectiveUS /jeld/
in a vehement outcry
From this reading HOOFS AND HORNS "Get a move on, boys!" yelled Colon, as he unlimbered his long legs, on which he had been coiled after the fashion of a tailor at work.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "First catch your rabbit!" warned another.
