used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "I broke my fishing rod and I've lost my knife and Jim Archer stepped on a nail and can't go on a hike this afternoon--" Billy's curious talk never failed to interest Keineth.
plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)
From this reading She wished they might be better friends, for she felt very sure that it would be great fun to share with him the exciting adventures Billy seemed always to find!
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading "I broke my fishing rod and I've lost my knife and Jim Archer stepped on a nail and can't go on a hike this afternoon--" Billy's curious talk never failed to interest Keineth.
(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 But she never asked him; something in the scornful superiority with which Billy treated all girls made Keineth very shy with him.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading She wished they might be better friends, for she felt very sure that it would be great fun to share with him the exciting adventures Billy seemed always to find!
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "I broke my fishing rod and I've lost my knife and Jim Archer stepped on a nail and can't go on a hike this afternoon--" Billy's curious talk never failed to interest Keineth.
any person at all
From this reading PILOT IN DISGRACE "Anyone might think that this was Friday the thirteenth," growled Billy.
ArchernounUS /ˈɑːrtʃər/
a person who is expert in the use of a bow and arrow
From this reading "I broke my fishing rod and I've lost my knife and Jim Archer stepped on a nail and can't go on a hike this afternoon--" Billy's curious talk never failed to interest Keineth.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading But she never asked him; something in the scornful superiority with which Billy treated all girls made Keineth very shy with him.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading She wished they might be better friends, for she felt very sure that it would be great fun to share with him the exciting adventures Billy seemed always to find!
(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 She wished they might be better friends, for she felt very sure that it would be great fun to share with him the exciting adventures Billy seemed always to find!
a short stout club used primarily by policemen
From this reading PILOT IN DISGRACE "Anyone might think that this was Friday the thirteenth," growled Billy.
Billy'snounUS /ˈbɪliz/
possessive form of “billy” — a short stout club used primarily by policemen
From this reading "I broke my fishing rod and I've lost my knife and Jim Archer stepped on a nail and can't go on a hike this afternoon--" Billy's curious talk never failed to interest Keineth.
lacking funds
From this reading "I broke my fishing rod and I've lost my knife and Jim Archer stepped on a nail and can't go on a hike this afternoon--" Billy's curious talk never failed to interest Keineth.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But she never asked him; something in the scornful superiority with which Billy treated all girls made Keineth very shy with him.
can't
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From this reading "I broke my fishing rod and I've lost my knife and Jim Archer stepped on a nail and can't go on a hike this afternoon--" Billy's curious talk never failed to interest Keineth.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading "I broke my fishing rod and I've lost my knife and Jim Archer stepped on a nail and can't go on a hike this afternoon--" Billy's curious talk never failed to interest Keineth.
bring shame or dishonor upon
From this reading PILOT IN DISGRACE "Anyone might think that this was Friday the thirteenth," growled Billy.
at any time
From this reading She knew that it was not Friday and it was not the thirteenth and wondered what Billy ever meant!
excitingadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsaɪtɪŋ/
creating or arousing excitement
From this reading She wished they might be better friends, for she felt very sure that it would be great fun to share with him the exciting adventures Billy seemed always to find!
past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading "I broke my fishing rod and I've lost my knife and Jim Archer stepped on a nail and can't go on a hike this afternoon--" Billy's curious talk never failed to interest Keineth.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading She wished they might be better friends, for she felt very sure that it would be great fun to share with him the exciting adventures Billy seemed always to find!
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading She wished they might be better friends, for she felt very sure that it would be great fun to share with him the exciting adventures Billy seemed always to find!
fishingnounUS /ˈfɪʃɪŋ/
the act of someone who fishes as a diversion
From this reading "I broke my fishing rod and I've lost my knife and Jim Archer stepped on a nail and can't go on a hike this afternoon--" Billy's curious talk never failed to interest Keineth.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She wished they might be better friends, for she felt very sure that it would be great fun to share with him the exciting adventures Billy seemed always to find!
FridaynounUS /ˈfraɪdi/
the sixth day of the week; the fifth working day
From this reading PILOT IN DISGRACE "Anyone might think that this was Friday the thirteenth," growled Billy.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading She wished they might be better friends, for she felt very sure that it would be great fun to share with him the exciting adventures Billy seemed always to find!
activities that are enjoyable or amusing
From this reading She wished they might be better friends, for she felt very sure that it would be great fun to share with him the exciting adventures Billy seemed always to find!
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading But she never asked him; something in the scornful superiority with which Billy treated all girls made Keineth very shy with him.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "I broke my fishing rod and I've lost my knife and Jim Archer stepped on a nail and can't go on a hike this afternoon--" Billy's curious talk never failed to interest Keineth.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading She wished they might be better friends, for she felt very sure that it would be great fun to share with him the exciting adventures Billy seemed always to find!
growledverbUS /ɡraʊld/
past form of “growl” — to utter or emit low dull rumbling sounds
From this reading PILOT IN DISGRACE "Anyone might think that this was Friday the thirteenth," growled Billy.
hikenounUS /haɪk/
a long walk usually for exercise or pleasure
From this reading "I broke my fishing rod and I've lost my knife and Jim Archer stepped on a nail and can't go on a hike this afternoon--" Billy's curious talk never failed to interest Keineth.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But she never asked him; something in the scornful superiority with which Billy treated all girls made Keineth very shy with him.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I broke my fishing rod and I've lost my knife and Jim Archer stepped on a nail and can't go on a hike this afternoon--" Billy's curious talk never failed to interest Keineth.
I've
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From this reading "I broke my fishing rod and I've lost my knife and Jim Archer stepped on a nail and can't go on a hike this afternoon--" Billy's curious talk never failed to interest Keineth.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading PILOT IN DISGRACE "Anyone might think that this was Friday the thirteenth," growled Billy.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading "I broke my fishing rod and I've lost my knife and Jim Archer stepped on a nail and can't go on a hike this afternoon--" Billy's curious talk never failed to interest Keineth.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading She knew that it was not Friday and it was not the thirteenth and wondered what Billy ever meant!
Jim
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From this reading "I broke my fishing rod and I've lost my knife and Jim Archer stepped on a nail and can't go on a hike this afternoon--" Billy's curious talk never failed to interest Keineth.
Keineth
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From this reading "I broke my fishing rod and I've lost my knife and Jim Archer stepped on a nail and can't go on a hike this afternoon--" Billy's curious talk never failed to interest Keineth.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading She knew that it was not Friday and it was not the thirteenth and wondered what Billy ever meant!
edge tool used as a cutting instrument; has a pointed blade with a sharp edge and a handle
From this reading "I broke my fishing rod and I've lost my knife and Jim Archer stepped on a nail and can't go on a hike this afternoon--" Billy's curious talk never failed to interest Keineth.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading "I broke my fishing rod and I've lost my knife and Jim Archer stepped on a nail and can't go on a hike this afternoon--" Billy's curious talk never failed to interest Keineth.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading But she never asked him; something in the scornful superiority with which Billy treated all girls made Keineth very shy with him.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading She knew that it was not Friday and it was not the thirteenth and wondered what Billy ever meant!
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading PILOT IN DISGRACE "Anyone might think that this was Friday the thirteenth," growled Billy.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "I broke my fishing rod and I've lost my knife and Jim Archer stepped on a nail and can't go on a hike this afternoon--" Billy's curious talk never failed to interest Keineth.
nailverbUS /neɪl/
attach something somewhere by means of nails
From this reading "I broke my fishing rod and I've lost my knife and Jim Archer stepped on a nail and can't go on a hike this afternoon--" Billy's curious talk never failed to interest Keineth.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading "I broke my fishing rod and I've lost my knife and Jim Archer stepped on a nail and can't go on a hike this afternoon--" Billy's curious talk never failed to interest Keineth.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She knew that it was not Friday and it was not the thirteenth and wondered what Billy ever meant!
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "I broke my fishing rod and I've lost my knife and Jim Archer stepped on a nail and can't go on a hike this afternoon--" Billy's curious talk never failed to interest Keineth.
PILOTverbUS /ˈpaɪlət/
operate an airplane
From this reading PILOT IN DISGRACE "Anyone might think that this was Friday the thirteenth," growled Billy.
rodnounUS /rɑːd/
a long thin implement made of metal or wood
From this reading "I broke my fishing rod and I've lost my knife and Jim Archer stepped on a nail and can't go on a hike this afternoon--" Billy's curious talk never failed to interest Keineth.
scornfuladjectiveUS /ˈskɔːrnfəl/
expressing extreme contempt
From this reading But she never asked him; something in the scornful superiority with which Billy treated all girls made Keineth very shy with him.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading She wished they might be better friends, for she felt very sure that it would be great fun to share with him the exciting adventures Billy seemed always to find!
have in common
From this reading She wished they might be better friends, for she felt very sure that it would be great fun to share with him the exciting adventures Billy seemed always to find!
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She knew that it was not Friday and it was not the thirteenth and wondered what Billy ever meant!
shyverbUS /ʃaɪ/
start suddenly, as from fright
From this reading But she never asked him; something in the scornful superiority with which Billy treated all girls made Keineth very shy with him.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading But she never asked him; something in the scornful superiority with which Billy treated all girls made Keineth very shy with him.
inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step
From this reading "I broke my fishing rod and I've lost my knife and Jim Archer stepped on a nail and can't go on a hike this afternoon--" Billy's curious talk never failed to interest Keineth.
superioritynounUS /ˌsuːpɪriˈɔːrɪti/
the quality of being superior
From this reading But she never asked him; something in the scornful superiority with which Billy treated all girls made Keineth very shy with him.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading She wished they might be better friends, for she felt very sure that it would be great fun to share with him the exciting adventures Billy seemed always to find!
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading "I broke my fishing rod and I've lost my knife and Jim Archer stepped on a nail and can't go on a hike this afternoon--" Billy's curious talk never failed to interest Keineth.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading PILOT IN DISGRACE "Anyone might think that this was Friday the thirteenth," growled Billy.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading PILOT IN DISGRACE "Anyone might think that this was Friday the thirteenth," growled Billy.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She wished they might be better friends, for she felt very sure that it would be great fun to share with him the exciting adventures Billy seemed always to find!
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading PILOT IN DISGRACE "Anyone might think that this was Friday the thirteenth," growled Billy.
thirteenthadjectiveUS /ˈθɜːr.tiːnθ/
Constituting number thirteen in a sequence.
From this reading PILOT IN DISGRACE "Anyone might think that this was Friday the thirteenth," growled Billy.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading PILOT IN DISGRACE "Anyone might think that this was Friday the thirteenth," growled Billy.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I broke my fishing rod and I've lost my knife and Jim Archer stepped on a nail and can't go on a hike this afternoon--" Billy's curious talk never failed to interest Keineth.
subjected to a physical (or chemical) treatment or action or agent
From this reading But she never asked him; something in the scornful superiority with which Billy treated all girls made Keineth very shy with him.
precisely as stated
From this reading But she never asked him; something in the scornful superiority with which Billy treated all girls made Keineth very shy with him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading PILOT IN DISGRACE "Anyone might think that this was Friday the thirteenth," growled Billy.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading She knew that it was not Friday and it was not the thirteenth and wondered what Billy ever meant!
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading But she never asked him; something in the scornful superiority with which Billy treated all girls made Keineth very shy with him.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading She wished they might be better friends, for she felt very sure that it would be great fun to share with him the exciting adventures Billy seemed always to find!
in the company of; together with
From this reading But she never asked him; something in the scornful superiority with which Billy treated all girls made Keineth very shy with him.
past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something
From this reading She knew that it was not Friday and it was not the thirteenth and wondered what Billy ever meant!
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading She wished they might be better friends, for she felt very sure that it would be great fun to share with him the exciting adventures Billy seemed always to find!
