used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But that did no good either, so she felt in her pocket for something to use as a wedge.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading While the hammer would not do for a wedge, it would at least save her knuckles, so, lifting it high above her head, Handy Mandy brought it down with a resounding whack.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Almost at once her fingers closed on the silver hammer they had ploughed up in Keretaria.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Magic Hammer There was no answer to Handy's loud knocks, and pausing to catch her breath and blow on her fingers, the Goat Girl wondered what to try next.
react verbally
From this reading The Magic Hammer There was no answer to Handy's loud knocks, and pausing to catch her breath and blow on her fingers, the Goat Girl wondered what to try next.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But that did no good either, so she felt in her pocket for something to use as a wedge.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Almost at once her fingers closed on the silver hammer they had ploughed up in Keretaria.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Then, in spite of Nox's warning bellow, she began to shove and push the wet planks with her shoulder.
bellownounUS /ˈbeloʊ/
a very loud utterance (like the sound of an animal)
From this reading Then, in spite of Nox's warning bellow, she began to shove and push the wet planks with her shoulder.
exhale hard
From this reading The Magic Hammer There was no answer to Handy's loud knocks, and pausing to catch her breath and blow on her fingers, the Goat Girl wondered what to try next.
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading The Magic Hammer There was no answer to Handy's loud knocks, and pausing to catch her breath and blow on her fingers, the Goat Girl wondered what to try next.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading While the hammer would not do for a wedge, it would at least save her knuckles, so, lifting it high above her head, Handy Mandy brought it down with a resounding whack.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But that did no good either, so she felt in her pocket for something to use as a wedge.
discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading The Magic Hammer There was no answer to Handy's loud knocks, and pausing to catch her breath and blow on her fingers, the Goat Girl wondered what to try next.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading Almost at once her fingers closed on the silver hammer they had ploughed up in Keretaria.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading But that did no good either, so she felt in her pocket for something to use as a wedge.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading While the hammer would not do for a wedge, it would at least save her knuckles, so, lifting it high above her head, Handy Mandy brought it down with a resounding whack.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading While the hammer would not do for a wedge, it would at least save her knuckles, so, lifting it high above her head, Handy Mandy brought it down with a resounding whack.
one or the other of two
From this reading But that did no good either, so she felt in her pocket for something to use as a wedge.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading But that did no good either, so she felt in her pocket for something to use as a wedge.
plural of “finger” — any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)
From this reading The Magic Hammer There was no answer to Handy's loud knocks, and pausing to catch her breath and blow on her fingers, the Goat Girl wondered what to try next.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But that did no good either, so she felt in her pocket for something to use as a wedge.
a young female
From this reading The Magic Hammer There was no answer to Handy's loud knocks, and pausing to catch her breath and blow on her fingers, the Goat Girl wondered what to try next.
GoatnounUS /ɡoʊt/
any of numerous agile ruminants related to sheep but having a beard and straight horns
From this reading The Magic Hammer There was no answer to Handy's loud knocks, and pausing to catch her breath and blow on her fingers, the Goat Girl wondered what to try next.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading But that did no good either, so she felt in her pocket for something to use as a wedge.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Almost at once her fingers closed on the silver hammer they had ploughed up in Keretaria.
HammernounUS /ˈhæmər/
the part of a gunlock that strikes the percussion cap when the trigger is pulled
From this reading The Magic Hammer There was no answer to Handy's loud knocks, and pausing to catch her breath and blow on her fingers, the Goat Girl wondered what to try next.
HandyadjectiveUS /ˈhændi/
easy to reach
From this reading While the hammer would not do for a wedge, it would at least save her knuckles, so, lifting it high above her head, Handy Mandy brought it down with a resounding whack.
Handy's
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From this reading The Magic Hammer There was no answer to Handy's loud knocks, and pausing to catch her breath and blow on her fingers, the Goat Girl wondered what to try next.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading While the hammer would not do for a wedge, it would at least save her knuckles, so, lifting it high above her head, Handy Mandy brought it down with a resounding whack.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The Magic Hammer There was no answer to Handy's loud knocks, and pausing to catch her breath and blow on her fingers, the Goat Girl wondered what to try next.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading While the hammer would not do for a wedge, it would at least save her knuckles, so, lifting it high above her head, Handy Mandy brought it down with a resounding whack.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Then, in spite of Nox's warning bellow, she began to shove and push the wet planks with her shoulder.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading While the hammer would not do for a wedge, it would at least save her knuckles, so, lifting it high above her head, Handy Mandy brought it down with a resounding whack.
Keretaria
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Almost at once her fingers closed on the silver hammer they had ploughed up in Keretaria.
knocksnounUS /nɑːks/
plural of “knock” — the sound of knocking (as on a door or in an engine or bearing)
From this reading The Magic Hammer There was no answer to Handy's loud knocks, and pausing to catch her breath and blow on her fingers, the Goat Girl wondered what to try next.
knucklesnounUS /ˈnʌkəlz/
(used in the plural) a small metal weapon; worn over the knuckles on the back of the hand
From this reading While the hammer would not do for a wedge, it would at least save her knuckles, so, lifting it high above her head, Handy Mandy brought it down with a resounding whack.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading While the hammer would not do for a wedge, it would at least save her knuckles, so, lifting it high above her head, Handy Mandy brought it down with a resounding whack.
liftingverbUS /ˈlɪftɪŋ/
-ing form of “lift” — raise from a lower to a higher position
From this reading While the hammer would not do for a wedge, it would at least save her knuckles, so, lifting it high above her head, Handy Mandy brought it down with a resounding whack.
characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity
From this reading The Magic Hammer There was no answer to Handy's loud knocks, and pausing to catch her breath and blow on her fingers, the Goat Girl wondered what to try next.
any art that invokes supernatural powers
From this reading The Magic Hammer There was no answer to Handy's loud knocks, and pausing to catch her breath and blow on her fingers, the Goat Girl wondered what to try next.
Mandy
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From this reading While the hammer would not do for a wedge, it would at least save her knuckles, so, lifting it high above her head, Handy Mandy brought it down with a resounding whack.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The Magic Hammer There was no answer to Handy's loud knocks, and pausing to catch her breath and blow on her fingers, the Goat Girl wondered what to try next.
not any; not one
From this reading The Magic Hammer There was no answer to Handy's loud knocks, and pausing to catch her breath and blow on her fingers, the Goat Girl wondered what to try next.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading While the hammer would not do for a wedge, it would at least save her knuckles, so, lifting it high above her head, Handy Mandy brought it down with a resounding whack.
Nox's
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From this reading Then, in spite of Nox's warning bellow, she began to shove and push the wet planks with her shoulder.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Then, in spite of Nox's warning bellow, she began to shove and push the wet planks with her shoulder.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The Magic Hammer There was no answer to Handy's loud knocks, and pausing to catch her breath and blow on her fingers, the Goat Girl wondered what to try next.
on one occasion
From this reading Almost at once her fingers closed on the silver hammer they had ploughed up in Keretaria.
pausingverbUS /ˈpɔːzɪŋ/
-ing form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
From this reading The Magic Hammer There was no answer to Handy's loud knocks, and pausing to catch her breath and blow on her fingers, the Goat Girl wondered what to try next.
planksnounUS /plæŋks/
plural of “plank” — a stout length of sawn timber; made in a wide variety of sizes and used for many purposes
From this reading Then, in spite of Nox's warning bellow, she began to shove and push the wet planks with her shoulder.
ploughedadjectiveUS /plaʊd/
(of farmland) broken and turned over with a plow
From this reading Almost at once her fingers closed on the silver hammer they had ploughed up in Keretaria.
a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading But that did no good either, so she felt in her pocket for something to use as a wedge.
pushverbUS /pʊʃ/
move with force
From this reading Then, in spite of Nox's warning bellow, she began to shove and push the wet planks with her shoulder.
resoundingadjectiveUS /riˈsaʊndɪŋ/
characterized by resonance
From this reading While the hammer would not do for a wedge, it would at least save her knuckles, so, lifting it high above her head, Handy Mandy brought it down with a resounding whack.
except for; apart from
From this reading While the hammer would not do for a wedge, it would at least save her knuckles, so, lifting it high above her head, Handy Mandy brought it down with a resounding whack.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Then, in spite of Nox's warning bellow, she began to shove and push the wet planks with her shoulder.
lift onto one's shoulders
From this reading Then, in spite of Nox's warning bellow, she began to shove and push the wet planks with her shoulder.
shoveverbUS /ʃʌv/
come into rough contact with while moving
From this reading Then, in spite of Nox's warning bellow, she began to shove and push the wet planks with her shoulder.
a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography
From this reading Almost at once her fingers closed on the silver hammer they had ploughed up in Keretaria.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading But that did no good either, so she felt in her pocket for something to use as a wedge.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading But that did no good either, so she felt in her pocket for something to use as a wedge.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading Then, in spite of Nox's warning bellow, she began to shove and push the wet planks with her shoulder.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But that did no good either, so she felt in her pocket for something to use as a wedge.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Magic Hammer There was no answer to Handy's loud knocks, and pausing to catch her breath and blow on her fingers, the Goat Girl wondered what to try next.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then, in spite of Nox's warning bellow, she began to shove and push the wet planks with her shoulder.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The Magic Hammer There was no answer to Handy's loud knocks, and pausing to catch her breath and blow on her fingers, the Goat Girl wondered what to try next.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Almost at once her fingers closed on the silver hammer they had ploughed up in Keretaria.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Magic Hammer There was no answer to Handy's loud knocks, and pausing to catch her breath and blow on her fingers, the Goat Girl wondered what to try next.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading The Magic Hammer There was no answer to Handy's loud knocks, and pausing to catch her breath and blow on her fingers, the Goat Girl wondered what to try next.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Almost at once her fingers closed on the silver hammer they had ploughed up in Keretaria.
the act of using
From this reading But that did no good either, so she felt in her pocket for something to use as a wedge.
a message informing of danger
From this reading Then, in spite of Nox's warning bellow, she began to shove and push the wet planks with her shoulder.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Magic Hammer There was no answer to Handy's loud knocks, and pausing to catch her breath and blow on her fingers, the Goat Girl wondered what to try next.
wedgenounUS /wedʒ/
any shape that is triangular in cross section
From this reading But that did no good either, so she felt in her pocket for something to use as a wedge.
covered or soaked with a liquid such as water
From this reading Then, in spite of Nox's warning bellow, she began to shove and push the wet planks with her shoulder.
whackverbUS /wæk/
hit hard
From this reading While the hammer would not do for a wedge, it would at least save her knuckles, so, lifting it high above her head, Handy Mandy brought it down with a resounding whack.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading The Magic Hammer There was no answer to Handy's loud knocks, and pausing to catch her breath and blow on her fingers, the Goat Girl wondered what to try next.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While the hammer would not do for a wedge, it would at least save her knuckles, so, lifting it high above her head, Handy Mandy brought it down with a resounding whack.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Then, in spite of Nox's warning bellow, she began to shove and push the wet planks with her shoulder.
past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something
From this reading The Magic Hammer There was no answer to Handy's loud knocks, and pausing to catch her breath and blow on her fingers, the Goat Girl wondered what to try next.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading While the hammer would not do for a wedge, it would at least save her knuckles, so, lifting it high above her head, Handy Mandy brought it down with a resounding whack.
