used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "LOOK at 'em all in a bunch!" cried one of the watchers; for the crowd had been particularly requested not to follow the six walkers or annoy them in the start.
ain't
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From this reading It ain't the length of a fellow's legs that counts for everything in a hike, let me tell you!"
(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 "LOOK at 'em all in a bunch!" cried one of the watchers; for the crowd had been particularly requested not to follow the six walkers or annoy them in the start.
annoyverbUS /əˈnɔɪ/
cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations
From this reading "LOOK at 'em all in a bunch!" cried one of the watchers; for the crowd had been particularly requested not to follow the six walkers or annoy them in the start.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading "But with Lil Artha at the head!" called another exultantly.
Artha
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From this reading "But with Lil Artha at the head!" called another exultantly.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "LOOK at 'em all in a bunch!" cried one of the watchers; for the crowd had been particularly requested not to follow the six walkers or annoy them in the start.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "LOOK at 'em all in a bunch!" cried one of the watchers; for the crowd had been particularly requested not to follow the six walkers or annoy them in the start.
bunchnounUS /bʌntʃ/
a grouping of a number of similar things
From this reading "LOOK at 'em all in a bunch!" cried one of the watchers; for the crowd had been particularly requested not to follow the six walkers or annoy them in the start.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "But with Lil Artha at the head!" called another exultantly.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "But they're all keeping up close with him, even if Red does have to cover five steps to three by Lil Artha.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading "But with Lil Artha at the head!" called another exultantly.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading "But they're all keeping up close with him, even if Red does have to cover five steps to three by Lil Artha.
countsnounUS /kaʊnts/
plural of “count” — the total number counted
From this reading It ain't the length of a fellow's legs that counts for everything in a hike, let me tell you!"
provide with a covering or cause to be covered
From this reading "But they're all keeping up close with him, even if Red does have to cover five steps to three by Lil Artha.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "LOOK at 'em all in a bunch!" cried one of the watchers; for the crowd had been particularly requested not to follow the six walkers or annoy them in the start.
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading "LOOK at 'em all in a bunch!" cried one of the watchers; for the crowd had been particularly requested not to follow the six walkers or annoy them in the start.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "But they're all keeping up close with him, even if Red does have to cover five steps to three by Lil Artha.
a quad with a square body
From this reading "LOOK at 'em all in a bunch!" cried one of the watchers; for the crowd had been particularly requested not to follow the six walkers or annoy them in the start.
divisible by two
From this reading "But they're all keeping up close with him, even if Red does have to cover five steps to three by Lil Artha.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading It ain't the length of a fellow's legs that counts for everything in a hike, let me tell you!"
exultantlyadverbUS /ɪɡˈzʌltəntli/
in an exultant manner
From this reading "But with Lil Artha at the head!" called another exultantly.
fellow'snounUS /ˈfeloʊz/
possessive form of “fellow” — a boy or man
From this reading It ain't the length of a fellow's legs that counts for everything in a hike, let me tell you!"
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading "But they're all keeping up close with him, even if Red does have to cover five steps to three by Lil Artha.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading "LOOK at 'em all in a bunch!" cried one of the watchers; for the crowd had been particularly requested not to follow the six walkers or annoy them in the start.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "LOOK at 'em all in a bunch!" cried one of the watchers; for the crowd had been particularly requested not to follow the six walkers or annoy them in the start.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "LOOK at 'em all in a bunch!" cried one of the watchers; for the crowd had been particularly requested not to follow the six walkers or annoy them in the start.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "But they're all keeping up close with him, even if Red does have to cover five steps to three by Lil Artha.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading "But with Lil Artha at the head!" called another exultantly.
hikenounUS /haɪk/
a long walk usually for exercise or pleasure
From this reading It ain't the length of a fellow's legs that counts for everything in a hike, let me tell you!"
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "But they're all keeping up close with him, even if Red does have to cover five steps to three by Lil Artha.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "But they're all keeping up close with him, even if Red does have to cover five steps to three by Lil Artha.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "LOOK at 'em all in a bunch!" cried one of the watchers; for the crowd had been particularly requested not to follow the six walkers or annoy them in the start.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It ain't the length of a fellow's legs that counts for everything in a hike, let me tell you!"
conformity or harmony
From this reading "But they're all keeping up close with him, even if Red does have to cover five steps to three by Lil Artha.
staying power
From this reading It ain't the length of a fellow's legs that counts for everything in a hike, let me tell you!"
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading It ain't the length of a fellow's legs that counts for everything in a hike, let me tell you!"
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading It ain't the length of a fellow's legs that counts for everything in a hike, let me tell you!"
Lil
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From this reading "But with Lil Artha at the head!" called another exultantly.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "LOOK at 'em all in a bunch!" cried one of the watchers; for the crowd had been particularly requested not to follow the six walkers or annoy them in the start.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It ain't the length of a fellow's legs that counts for everything in a hike, let me tell you!"
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "LOOK at 'em all in a bunch!" cried one of the watchers; for the crowd had been particularly requested not to follow the six walkers or annoy them in the start.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SIGNS OF TROUBLE.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "LOOK at 'em all in a bunch!" cried one of the watchers; for the crowd had been particularly requested not to follow the six walkers or annoy them in the start.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "LOOK at 'em all in a bunch!" cried one of the watchers; for the crowd had been particularly requested not to follow the six walkers or annoy them in the start.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading "LOOK at 'em all in a bunch!" cried one of the watchers; for the crowd had been particularly requested not to follow the six walkers or annoy them in the start.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading "But they're all keeping up close with him, even if Red does have to cover five steps to three by Lil Artha.
requestedadjectiveUS /rɪˈkwestɪd/
asked for
From this reading "LOOK at 'em all in a bunch!" cried one of the watchers; for the crowd had been particularly requested not to follow the six walkers or annoy them in the start.
plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading SIGNS OF TROUBLE.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading "LOOK at 'em all in a bunch!" cried one of the watchers; for the crowd had been particularly requested not to follow the six walkers or annoy them in the start.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading "LOOK at 'em all in a bunch!" cried one of the watchers; for the crowd had been particularly requested not to follow the six walkers or annoy them in the start.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading "But they're all keeping up close with him, even if Red does have to cover five steps to three by Lil Artha.
express in words
From this reading It ain't the length of a fellow's legs that counts for everything in a hike, let me tell you!"
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It ain't the length of a fellow's legs that counts for everything in a hike, let me tell you!"
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "LOOK at 'em all in a bunch!" cried one of the watchers; for the crowd had been particularly requested not to follow the six walkers or annoy them in the start.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "LOOK at 'em all in a bunch!" cried one of the watchers; for the crowd had been particularly requested not to follow the six walkers or annoy them in the start.
they're
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From this reading "But they're all keeping up close with him, even if Red does have to cover five steps to three by Lil Artha.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading "But they're all keeping up close with him, even if Red does have to cover five steps to three by Lil Artha.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "LOOK at 'em all in a bunch!" cried one of the watchers; for the crowd had been particularly requested not to follow the six walkers or annoy them in the start.
a source of difficulty
From this reading SIGNS OF TROUBLE.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "But they're all keeping up close with him, even if Red does have to cover five steps to three by Lil Artha.
walkersnounUS /ˈwɔːkərz/
plural of “walker” — New Zealand runner who in 1975 became the first person to run a mile in less that 3 minutes and 50 seconds (born in 1952)
From this reading "LOOK at 'em all in a bunch!" cried one of the watchers; for the crowd had been particularly requested not to follow the six walkers or annoy them in the start.
watchersnounUS /ˈwɑːtʃərz/
plural of “watcher” — a close observer; someone who looks at something (such as an exhibition of some kind)
From this reading "LOOK at 'em all in a bunch!" cried one of the watchers; for the crowd had been particularly requested not to follow the six walkers or annoy them in the start.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "But with Lil Artha at the head!" called another exultantly.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading It ain't the length of a fellow's legs that counts for everything in a hike, let me tell you!"
