used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Jap, you are a joy-spoiler.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading With the Fourth yet smoking in the air, we must be upset by your birthday."
allus
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Dad allus cussed that day," remarked Jap, wiping the blackberry juice from his freckled face.
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading "To-morrow is Jap's birthday," announced Ellis, one noontide early in July.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading "Gee, I never guessed that there was such grub as this," regretfully gazing at the generous blackberry cobbler--regretfully, because his exhausted stomach refused to give another stitch.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Jap, you are a joy-spoiler.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Gee, I never guessed that there was such grub as this," regretfully gazing at the generous blackberry cobbler--regretfully, because his exhausted stomach refused to give another stitch.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Gee, I never guessed that there was such grub as this," regretfully gazing at the generous blackberry cobbler--regretfully, because his exhausted stomach refused to give another stitch.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading With the Fourth yet smoking in the air, we must be upset by your birthday."
for the reason that
From this reading "Gee, I never guessed that there was such grub as this," regretfully gazing at the generous blackberry cobbler--regretfully, because his exhausted stomach refused to give another stitch.
birthdaynounUS /ˈbɜːrθdeɪ/
an anniversary of the day on which a person was born (or the celebration of it)
From this reading "To-morrow is Jap's birthday," announced Ellis, one noontide early in July.
blackberrynounUS /ˈblækberi/
large sweet black or very dark purple edible aggregate fruit of any of various bushes of the genus Rubus
From this reading "Dad allus cussed that day," remarked Jap, wiping the blackberry juice from his freckled face.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading With the Fourth yet smoking in the air, we must be upset by your birthday."
cobblernounUS /ˈkɑːblər/
a person who makes or repairs shoes
From this reading "Gee, I never guessed that there was such grub as this," regretfully gazing at the generous blackberry cobbler--regretfully, because his exhausted stomach refused to give another stitch.
cussedadjectiveUS /kʌst/
stubbornly persistent in wrongdoing
From this reading "Dad allus cussed that day," remarked Jap, wiping the blackberry juice from his freckled face.
DadnounUS /dæd/
an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk
From this reading "Dad allus cussed that day," remarked Jap, wiping the blackberry juice from his freckled face.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading "Dad allus cussed that day," remarked Jap, wiping the blackberry juice from his freckled face.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading "To-morrow is Jap's birthday," announced Ellis, one noontide early in July.
EllisnounUS /ˈelɪs/
plural of “elli” — (Norse mythology) goddess of old age who defeated Thor in a wrestling match
From this reading "To-morrow is Jap's birthday," announced Ellis, one noontide early in July.
drained of energy or effectiveness; extremely tired; completely exhausted
From this reading "Gee, I never guessed that there was such grub as this," regretfully gazing at the generous blackberry cobbler--regretfully, because his exhausted stomach refused to give another stitch.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading "Dad allus cussed that day," remarked Jap, wiping the blackberry juice from his freckled face.
following the third position; number four in a countable series
From this reading With the Fourth yet smoking in the air, we must be upset by your birthday."
freckledadjectiveUS /ˈfrekəld/
relating to or covered with or resembling freckles
From this reading "Dad allus cussed that day," remarked Jap, wiping the blackberry juice from his freckled face.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "Dad allus cussed that day," remarked Jap, wiping the blackberry juice from his freckled face.
-ing form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading "Gee, I never guessed that there was such grub as this," regretfully gazing at the generous blackberry cobbler--regretfully, because his exhausted stomach refused to give another stitch.
GeenounUS /dʒiː/
a unit of force equal to the force exerted by gravity; used to indicate the force to which a body is subjected when it is accelerated
From this reading "Gee, I never guessed that there was such grub as this," regretfully gazing at the generous blackberry cobbler--regretfully, because his exhausted stomach refused to give another stitch.
willing to give and share unstintingly
From this reading "Gee, I never guessed that there was such grub as this," regretfully gazing at the generous blackberry cobbler--regretfully, because his exhausted stomach refused to give another stitch.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading "Gee, I never guessed that there was such grub as this," regretfully gazing at the generous blackberry cobbler--regretfully, because his exhausted stomach refused to give another stitch.
grubnounUS /ɡrʌb/
informal terms for a meal
From this reading "Gee, I never guessed that there was such grub as this," regretfully gazing at the generous blackberry cobbler--regretfully, because his exhausted stomach refused to give another stitch.
past form of “guess” — expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading "Gee, I never guessed that there was such grub as this," regretfully gazing at the generous blackberry cobbler--regretfully, because his exhausted stomach refused to give another stitch.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Dad allus cussed that day," remarked Jap, wiping the blackberry juice from his freckled face.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Gee, I never guessed that there was such grub as this," regretfully gazing at the generous blackberry cobbler--regretfully, because his exhausted stomach refused to give another stitch.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "To-morrow is Jap's birthday," announced Ellis, one noontide early in July.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "To-morrow is Jap's birthday," announced Ellis, one noontide early in July.
JapnounUS /dʒæp/
(offensive slang) offensive term for a person of Japanese descent
From this reading "Jap, you are a joy-spoiler.
Jap's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "To-morrow is Jap's birthday," announced Ellis, one noontide early in July.
joy-spoiler
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Jap, you are a joy-spoiler.
juicenounUS /dʒuːs/
the liquid part that can be extracted from plant or animal tissue by squeezing or cooking
From this reading "Dad allus cussed that day," remarked Jap, wiping the blackberry juice from his freckled face.
JulynounUS /ˌdʒuːˈlaɪ/
the month following June and preceding August
From this reading "To-morrow is Jap's birthday," announced Ellis, one noontide early in July.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading With the Fourth yet smoking in the air, we must be upset by your birthday."
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading "Gee, I never guessed that there was such grub as this," regretfully gazing at the generous blackberry cobbler--regretfully, because his exhausted stomach refused to give another stitch.
noontidenoun
the middle of the day
From this reading "To-morrow is Jap's birthday," announced Ellis, one noontide early in July.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "To-morrow is Jap's birthday," announced Ellis, one noontide early in July.
past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards
From this reading "Gee, I never guessed that there was such grub as this," regretfully gazing at the generous blackberry cobbler--regretfully, because his exhausted stomach refused to give another stitch.
regretfullyadverbUS /rɪˈɡretfəli/
with regret (used in polite formulas)
From this reading "Gee, I never guessed that there was such grub as this," regretfully gazing at the generous blackberry cobbler--regretfully, because his exhausted stomach refused to give another stitch.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading "Dad allus cussed that day," remarked Jap, wiping the blackberry juice from his freckled face.
the act of smoking tobacco or other substances
From this reading With the Fourth yet smoking in the air, we must be upset by your birthday."
stitchnounUS /stɪtʃ/
a link or loop or knot made by an implement in knitting, crocheting, embroidery, or sewing
From this reading "Gee, I never guessed that there was such grub as this," regretfully gazing at the generous blackberry cobbler--regretfully, because his exhausted stomach refused to give another stitch.
stomachnounUS /ˈstʌmək/
an enlarged and muscular saclike organ of the alimentary canal; the principal organ of digestion
From this reading "Gee, I never guessed that there was such grub as this," regretfully gazing at the generous blackberry cobbler--regretfully, because his exhausted stomach refused to give another stitch.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading "Gee, I never guessed that there was such grub as this," regretfully gazing at the generous blackberry cobbler--regretfully, because his exhausted stomach refused to give another stitch.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Dad allus cussed that day," remarked Jap, wiping the blackberry juice from his freckled face.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading With the Fourth yet smoking in the air, we must be upset by your birthday."
in or at that place or location
From this reading "Gee, I never guessed that there was such grub as this," regretfully gazing at the generous blackberry cobbler--regretfully, because his exhausted stomach refused to give another stitch.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Gee, I never guessed that there was such grub as this," regretfully gazing at the generous blackberry cobbler--regretfully, because his exhausted stomach refused to give another stitch.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Gee, I never guessed that there was such grub as this," regretfully gazing at the generous blackberry cobbler--regretfully, because his exhausted stomach refused to give another stitch.
To-morrow
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "To-morrow is Jap's birthday," announced Ellis, one noontide early in July.
upsetverbUS /əpˈset/
disturb the balance or stability of
From this reading With the Fourth yet smoking in the air, we must be upset by your birthday."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Gee, I never guessed that there was such grub as this," regretfully gazing at the generous blackberry cobbler--regretfully, because his exhausted stomach refused to give another stitch.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading With the Fourth yet smoking in the air, we must be upset by your birthday."
wipingverbUS /ˈwaɪpɪŋ/
-ing form of “wipe” — rub with a circular motion
From this reading "Dad allus cussed that day," remarked Jap, wiping the blackberry juice from his freckled face.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With the Fourth yet smoking in the air, we must be upset by your birthday."
but in spite of that
From this reading With the Fourth yet smoking in the air, we must be upset by your birthday."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Jap, you are a joy-spoiler.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading With the Fourth yet smoking in the air, we must be upset by your birthday."
