(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading When I told Tallow and Binney how we'd harpooned Mr. Skip for two hundred dollars they were so tickled they almost jumped out of their shoes.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When I told Tallow and Binney how we'd harpooned Mr. Skip for two hundred dollars they were so tickled they almost jumped out of their shoes.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Mark had his reasons, and, because he owned the scheme, so to speak, we did as he said.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Tallow wanted to go over and stand in front of the Five-and-Ten-Cent Store to gibe at Jehoshaphat, but Mark wouldn't have it.
for the reason that
From this reading Mark had his reasons, and, because he owned the scheme, so to speak, we did as he said.
Binney
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From this reading When I told Tallow and Binney how we'd harpooned Mr. Skip for two hundred dollars they were so tickled they almost jumped out of their shoes.
the lower side of anything
From this reading He said Skip didn't know who was at the bottom of the scheme, and wasn't going to find out yet.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Tallow wanted to go over and stand in front of the Five-and-Ten-Cent Store to gibe at Jehoshaphat, but Mark wouldn't have it.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Mark had his reasons, and, because he owned the scheme, so to speak, we did as he said.
didn't
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From this reading He said Skip didn't know who was at the bottom of the scheme, and wasn't going to find out yet.
plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents
From this reading When I told Tallow and Binney how we'd harpooned Mr. Skip for two hundred dollars they were so tickled they almost jumped out of their shoes.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading He said Skip didn't know who was at the bottom of the scheme, and wasn't going to find out yet.
Five-and-Ten-Cent
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From this reading Tallow wanted to go over and stand in front of the Five-and-Ten-Cent Store to gibe at Jehoshaphat, but Mark wouldn't have it.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading When I told Tallow and Binney how we'd harpooned Mr. Skip for two hundred dollars they were so tickled they almost jumped out of their shoes.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading Tallow wanted to go over and stand in front of the Five-and-Ten-Cent Store to gibe at Jehoshaphat, but Mark wouldn't have it.
gibeverbUS /dʒaɪb/
be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
From this reading Tallow wanted to go over and stand in front of the Five-and-Ten-Cent Store to gibe at Jehoshaphat, but Mark wouldn't have it.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Tallow wanted to go over and stand in front of the Five-and-Ten-Cent Store to gibe at Jehoshaphat, but Mark wouldn't have it.
the act of departing
From this reading He said Skip didn't know who was at the bottom of the scheme, and wasn't going to find out yet.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Mark had his reasons, and, because he owned the scheme, so to speak, we did as he said.
harpooned
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From this reading When I told Tallow and Binney how we'd harpooned Mr. Skip for two hundred dollars they were so tickled they almost jumped out of their shoes.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Tallow wanted to go over and stand in front of the Five-and-Ten-Cent Store to gibe at Jehoshaphat, but Mark wouldn't have it.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He said Skip didn't know who was at the bottom of the scheme, and wasn't going to find out yet.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Mark had his reasons, and, because he owned the scheme, so to speak, we did as he said.
how
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From this reading When I told Tallow and Binney how we'd harpooned Mr. Skip for two hundred dollars they were so tickled they almost jumped out of their shoes.
ten 10s
From this reading When I told Tallow and Binney how we'd harpooned Mr. Skip for two hundred dollars they were so tickled they almost jumped out of their shoes.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading When I told Tallow and Binney how we'd harpooned Mr. Skip for two hundred dollars they were so tickled they almost jumped out of their shoes.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Tallow wanted to go over and stand in front of the Five-and-Ten-Cent Store to gibe at Jehoshaphat, but Mark wouldn't have it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Tallow wanted to go over and stand in front of the Five-and-Ten-Cent Store to gibe at Jehoshaphat, but Mark wouldn't have it.
Jehoshaphat
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From this reading Tallow wanted to go over and stand in front of the Five-and-Ten-Cent Store to gibe at Jehoshaphat, but Mark wouldn't have it.
past form of “jump” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading When I told Tallow and Binney how we'd harpooned Mr. Skip for two hundred dollars they were so tickled they almost jumped out of their shoes.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading He said Skip didn't know who was at the bottom of the scheme, and wasn't going to find out yet.
attach a tag or label to
From this reading Tallow wanted to go over and stand in front of the Five-and-Ten-Cent Store to gibe at Jehoshaphat, but Mark wouldn't have it.
a form of address for a man
From this reading When I told Tallow and Binney how we'd harpooned Mr. Skip for two hundred dollars they were so tickled they almost jumped out of their shoes.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When I told Tallow and Binney how we'd harpooned Mr. Skip for two hundred dollars they were so tickled they almost jumped out of their shoes.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading When I told Tallow and Binney how we'd harpooned Mr. Skip for two hundred dollars they were so tickled they almost jumped out of their shoes.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Tallow wanted to go over and stand in front of the Five-and-Ten-Cent Store to gibe at Jehoshaphat, but Mark wouldn't have it.
ownedadjectiveUS /oʊnd/
having an owner; often used in combination
From this reading Mark had his reasons, and, because he owned the scheme, so to speak, we did as he said.
plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading Mark had his reasons, and, because he owned the scheme, so to speak, we did as he said.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading He said Skip didn't know who was at the bottom of the scheme, and wasn't going to find out yet.
an elaborate and systematic plan of action
From this reading He said Skip didn't know who was at the bottom of the scheme, and wasn't going to find out yet.
a particular situation
From this reading When I told Tallow and Binney how we'd harpooned Mr. Skip for two hundred dollars they were so tickled they almost jumped out of their shoes.
SkipverbUS /skɪp/
bypass
From this reading When I told Tallow and Binney how we'd harpooned Mr. Skip for two hundred dollars they were so tickled they almost jumped out of their shoes.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading When I told Tallow and Binney how we'd harpooned Mr. Skip for two hundred dollars they were so tickled they almost jumped out of their shoes.
express in speech
From this reading Mark had his reasons, and, because he owned the scheme, so to speak, we did as he said.
be standing; be upright
From this reading Tallow wanted to go over and stand in front of the Five-and-Ten-Cent Store to gibe at Jehoshaphat, but Mark wouldn't have it.
a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading Tallow wanted to go over and stand in front of the Five-and-Ten-Cent Store to gibe at Jehoshaphat, but Mark wouldn't have it.
TallownounUS /ˈtæloʊ/
obtained from suet and used in making soap, candles and lubricants
From this reading When I told Tallow and Binney how we'd harpooned Mr. Skip for two hundred dollars they were so tickled they almost jumped out of their shoes.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Tallow wanted to go over and stand in front of the Five-and-Ten-Cent Store to gibe at Jehoshaphat, but Mark wouldn't have it.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading When I told Tallow and Binney how we'd harpooned Mr. Skip for two hundred dollars they were so tickled they almost jumped out of their shoes.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When I told Tallow and Binney how we'd harpooned Mr. Skip for two hundred dollars they were so tickled they almost jumped out of their shoes.
tickledverbUS /ˈtɪkəld/
past form of “tickle” — touch (a body part) lightly so as to excite the surface nerves and cause uneasiness, laughter, or spasmodic movements
From this reading When I told Tallow and Binney how we'd harpooned Mr. Skip for two hundred dollars they were so tickled they almost jumped out of their shoes.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Tallow wanted to go over and stand in front of the Five-and-Ten-Cent Store to gibe at Jehoshaphat, but Mark wouldn't have it.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading When I told Tallow and Binney how we'd harpooned Mr. Skip for two hundred dollars they were so tickled they almost jumped out of their shoes.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading When I told Tallow and Binney how we'd harpooned Mr. Skip for two hundred dollars they were so tickled they almost jumped out of their shoes.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading Tallow wanted to go over and stand in front of the Five-and-Ten-Cent Store to gibe at Jehoshaphat, but Mark wouldn't have it.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He said Skip didn't know who was at the bottom of the scheme, and wasn't going to find out yet.
wasn't
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From this reading He said Skip didn't know who was at the bottom of the scheme, and wasn't going to find out yet.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Mark had his reasons, and, because he owned the scheme, so to speak, we did as he said.
we'd
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From this reading When I told Tallow and Binney how we'd harpooned Mr. Skip for two hundred dollars they were so tickled they almost jumped out of their shoes.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading When I told Tallow and Binney how we'd harpooned Mr. Skip for two hundred dollars they were so tickled they almost jumped out of their shoes.
at the time that
From this reading When I told Tallow and Binney how we'd harpooned Mr. Skip for two hundred dollars they were so tickled they almost jumped out of their shoes.
which person or people
From this reading He said Skip didn't know who was at the bottom of the scheme, and wasn't going to find out yet.
wouldn't
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From this reading Tallow wanted to go over and stand in front of the Five-and-Ten-Cent Store to gibe at Jehoshaphat, but Mark wouldn't have it.
but in spite of that
From this reading He said Skip didn't know who was at the bottom of the scheme, and wasn't going to find out yet.
