used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Yes, reckon I'll give this chair a vacation; wait a minute," and he mauled the contents of his ditty-box after the manner of men and bears when in search of trifles.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading "Yes, reckon I'll give this chair a vacation; wait a minute," and he mauled the contents of his ditty-box after the manner of men and bears when in search of trifles.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading "I find my horse goes against this better than the government thing--when the idea is to get there and d---- formations."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Yes, reckon I'll give this chair a vacation; wait a minute," and he mauled the contents of his ditty-box after the manner of men and bears when in search of trifles.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Well, shake yourself, Lewis; the people are pulling out."
bearsnounUS /berz/
plural of “bear” — massive plantigrade carnivorous or omnivorous mammals with long shaggy coats and strong claws
From this reading "Yes, reckon I'll give this chair a vacation; wait a minute," and he mauled the contents of his ditty-box after the manner of men and bears when in search of trifles.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading "I find my horse goes against this better than the government thing--when the idea is to get there and d---- formations."
confined by bonds
From this reading A vigorous stirring is bound to upheave what is searched for, so in due course the Captain dug up a snaffle-bit.
the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)
From this reading BRINGING IN THE WOLF "Going to follow the dogs to-day, Lewis?" said Lieutenant Shockley, poking his head in the half-open door.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading A vigorous stirring is bound to upheave what is searched for, so in due course the Captain dug up a snaffle-bit.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading "Yes, reckon I'll give this chair a vacation; wait a minute," and he mauled the contents of his ditty-box after the manner of men and bears when in search of trifles.
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading "Yes, reckon I'll give this chair a vacation; wait a minute," and he mauled the contents of his ditty-box after the manner of men and bears when in search of trifles.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading A vigorous stirring is bound to upheave what is searched for, so in due course the Captain dug up a snaffle-bit.
a fat-soluble vitamin that prevents rickets
From this reading "I find my horse goes against this better than the government thing--when the idea is to get there and d---- formations."
ditty-box
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Yes, reckon I'll give this chair a vacation; wait a minute," and he mauled the contents of his ditty-box after the manner of men and bears when in search of trifles.
plural of “dog” — 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 BRINGING IN THE WOLF "Going to follow the dogs to-day, Lewis?" said Lieutenant Shockley, poking his head in the half-open door.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading BRINGING IN THE WOLF "Going to follow the dogs to-day, Lewis?" said Lieutenant Shockley, poking his head in the half-open door.
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading A vigorous stirring is bound to upheave what is searched for, so in due course the Captain dug up a snaffle-bit.
dugnounUS /dʌɡ/
an udder or breast or teat
From this reading A vigorous stirring is bound to upheave what is searched for, so in due course the Captain dug up a snaffle-bit.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading "I find my horse goes against this better than the government thing--when the idea is to get there and d---- formations."
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading BRINGING IN THE WOLF "Going to follow the dogs to-day, Lewis?" said Lieutenant Shockley, poking his head in the half-open door.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A vigorous stirring is bound to upheave what is searched for, so in due course the Captain dug up a snaffle-bit.
formationsnounUS /fɔːrˈmeɪʃənz/
plural of “formation” — an arrangement of people or things acting as a unit
From this reading "I find my horse goes against this better than the government thing--when the idea is to get there and d---- formations."
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "I find my horse goes against this better than the government thing--when the idea is to get there and d---- formations."
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading "Yes, reckon I'll give this chair a vacation; wait a minute," and he mauled the contents of his ditty-box after the manner of men and bears when in search of trifles.
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading "I find my horse goes against this better than the government thing--when the idea is to get there and d---- formations."
the act of departing
From this reading BRINGING IN THE WOLF "Going to follow the dogs to-day, Lewis?" said Lieutenant Shockley, poking his head in the half-open door.
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading "I find my horse goes against this better than the government thing--when the idea is to get there and d---- formations."
half-open
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading BRINGING IN THE WOLF "Going to follow the dogs to-day, Lewis?" said Lieutenant Shockley, poking his head in the half-open door.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Yes, reckon I'll give this chair a vacation; wait a minute," and he mauled the contents of his ditty-box after the manner of men and bears when in search of trifles.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading BRINGING IN THE WOLF "Going to follow the dogs to-day, Lewis?" said Lieutenant Shockley, poking his head in the half-open door.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading BRINGING IN THE WOLF "Going to follow the dogs to-day, Lewis?" said Lieutenant Shockley, poking his head in the half-open door.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading "I find my horse goes against this better than the government thing--when the idea is to get there and d---- formations."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I find my horse goes against this better than the government thing--when the idea is to get there and d---- formations."
I'll
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Yes, reckon I'll give this chair a vacation; wait a minute," and he mauled the contents of his ditty-box after the manner of men and bears when in search of trifles.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading "I find my horse goes against this better than the government thing--when the idea is to get there and d---- formations."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading BRINGING IN THE WOLF "Going to follow the dogs to-day, Lewis?" said Lieutenant Shockley, poking his head in the half-open door.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A vigorous stirring is bound to upheave what is searched for, so in due course the Captain dug up a snaffle-bit.
LewisnounUS /ˈluːɪs/
United States rock star singer and pianist (born in 1935)
From this reading BRINGING IN THE WOLF "Going to follow the dogs to-day, Lewis?" said Lieutenant Shockley, poking his head in the half-open door.
a commissioned military officer
From this reading BRINGING IN THE WOLF "Going to follow the dogs to-day, Lewis?" said Lieutenant Shockley, poking his head in the half-open door.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "Yes, reckon I'll give this chair a vacation; wait a minute," and he mauled the contents of his ditty-box after the manner of men and bears when in search of trifles.
mauledverbUS /mɔːld/
past form of “maul” — split (wood) with a maul and wedges
From this reading "Yes, reckon I'll give this chair a vacation; wait a minute," and he mauled the contents of his ditty-box after the manner of men and bears when in search of trifles.
the force of workers available
From this reading "Yes, reckon I'll give this chair a vacation; wait a minute," and he mauled the contents of his ditty-box after the manner of men and bears when in search of trifles.
a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour
From this reading "Yes, reckon I'll give this chair a vacation; wait a minute," and he mauled the contents of his ditty-box after the manner of men and bears when in search of trifles.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "I find my horse goes against this better than the government thing--when the idea is to get there and d---- formations."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Yes, reckon I'll give this chair a vacation; wait a minute," and he mauled the contents of his ditty-box after the manner of men and bears when in search of trifles.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "Well, shake yourself, Lewis; the people are pulling out."
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading "Well, shake yourself, Lewis; the people are pulling out."
pokingnounUS /ˈpoʊkɪŋ/
a sharp hand gesture (resembling a blow)
From this reading BRINGING IN THE WOLF "Going to follow the dogs to-day, Lewis?" said Lieutenant Shockley, poking his head in the half-open door.
the act of pulling; applying force to move something toward or with you
From this reading "Well, shake yourself, Lewis; the people are pulling out."
expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading "Yes, reckon I'll give this chair a vacation; wait a minute," and he mauled the contents of his ditty-box after the manner of men and bears when in search of trifles.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading BRINGING IN THE WOLF "Going to follow the dogs to-day, Lewis?" said Lieutenant Shockley, poking his head in the half-open door.
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading "Yes, reckon I'll give this chair a vacation; wait a minute," and he mauled the contents of his ditty-box after the manner of men and bears when in search of trifles.
searchedverbUS /sɜːrtʃt/
past form of “search” — try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading A vigorous stirring is bound to upheave what is searched for, so in due course the Captain dug up a snaffle-bit.
move or cause to move back and forth
From this reading "Well, shake yourself, Lewis; the people are pulling out."
ShockleynounUS /ˈʃɑːkli/
United States physicist (born in England) who contributed to the development of the electronic transistor (1910-1989)
From this reading BRINGING IN THE WOLF "Going to follow the dogs to-day, Lewis?" said Lieutenant Shockley, poking his head in the half-open door.
snaffle-bit
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A vigorous stirring is bound to upheave what is searched for, so in due course the Captain dug up a snaffle-bit.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading A vigorous stirring is bound to upheave what is searched for, so in due course the Captain dug up a snaffle-bit.
stirringnounUS /ˈstɜːrɪŋ/
agitating a liquid with an implement
From this reading A vigorous stirring is bound to upheave what is searched for, so in due course the Captain dug up a snaffle-bit.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading "I find my horse goes against this better than the government thing--when the idea is to get there and d---- formations."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BRINGING IN THE WOLF "Going to follow the dogs to-day, Lewis?" said Lieutenant Shockley, poking his head in the half-open door.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "I find my horse goes against this better than the government thing--when the idea is to get there and d---- formations."
a special situation
From this reading "I find my horse goes against this better than the government thing--when the idea is to get there and d---- formations."
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Yes, reckon I'll give this chair a vacation; wait a minute," and he mauled the contents of his ditty-box after the manner of men and bears when in search of trifles.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading BRINGING IN THE WOLF "Going to follow the dogs to-day, Lewis?" said Lieutenant Shockley, poking his head in the half-open door.
to-day
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading BRINGING IN THE WOLF "Going to follow the dogs to-day, Lewis?" said Lieutenant Shockley, poking his head in the half-open door.
triflesnounUS /ˈtraɪfəlz/
plural of “trifle” — a cold pudding made of layers of sponge cake spread with fruit or jelly; may be decorated with nuts, cream, or chocolate
From this reading "Yes, reckon I'll give this chair a vacation; wait a minute," and he mauled the contents of his ditty-box after the manner of men and bears when in search of trifles.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading A vigorous stirring is bound to upheave what is searched for, so in due course the Captain dug up a snaffle-bit.
upheaveverb
lift forcefully from beneath
From this reading A vigorous stirring is bound to upheave what is searched for, so in due course the Captain dug up a snaffle-bit.
vacationnounUS /veɪˈkeɪʃən/
leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading "Yes, reckon I'll give this chair a vacation; wait a minute," and he mauled the contents of his ditty-box after the manner of men and bears when in search of trifles.
vigorousadjectiveUS /ˈvɪɡərəs/
characterized by forceful and energetic action or activity
From this reading A vigorous stirring is bound to upheave what is searched for, so in due course the Captain dug up a snaffle-bit.
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading "Yes, reckon I'll give this chair a vacation; wait a minute," and he mauled the contents of his ditty-box after the manner of men and bears when in search of trifles.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading "Well, shake yourself, Lewis; the people are pulling out."
used to ask for information about something
From this reading A vigorous stirring is bound to upheave what is searched for, so in due course the Captain dug up a snaffle-bit.
at the time that
From this reading "Yes, reckon I'll give this chair a vacation; wait a minute," and he mauled the contents of his ditty-box after the manner of men and bears when in search of trifles.
any of various predatory carnivorous canine mammals of North America and Eurasia that usually hunt in packs
From this reading BRINGING IN THE WOLF "Going to follow the dogs to-day, Lewis?" said Lieutenant Shockley, poking his head in the half-open door.
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes, reckon I'll give this chair a vacation; wait a minute," and he mauled the contents of his ditty-box after the manner of men and bears when in search of trifles.
used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action
From this reading "Well, shake yourself, Lewis; the people are pulling out."
