used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading AN ALLIGATOR HUNT--REMARKABLE EXPLOSIONS--THE RAINY SEASON USHERED IN BY AN AWFUL RESURRECTION At sunrise an expressive shout in Portuguese set the black slaves on their feet; and, after a hasty breakfast of alligator-tail and farina, they commenced operations.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading Sambo, who had cooked the delicate morsel, and stood watching them, smacked his lips and added, "Fuss rate."
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading AN ALLIGATOR HUNT--REMARKABLE EXPLOSIONS--THE RAINY SEASON USHERED IN BY AN AWFUL RESURRECTION At sunrise an expressive shout in Portuguese set the black slaves on their feet; and, after a hasty breakfast of alligator-tail and farina, they commenced operations.
(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 All being now ready for the hunt, a number of Negroes entered the water, which was nowhere very deep, with long poles in their hands.
ALLIGATORnounUS /ˈæləɡeɪtər/
leather made from alligator's hide
From this reading AN ALLIGATOR HUNT--REMARKABLE EXPLOSIONS--THE RAINY SEASON USHERED IN BY AN AWFUL RESURRECTION At sunrise an expressive shout in Portuguese set the black slaves on their feet; and, after a hasty breakfast of alligator-tail and farina, they commenced operations.
alligator-tail
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From this reading AN ALLIGATOR HUNT--REMARKABLE EXPLOSIONS--THE RAINY SEASON USHERED IN BY AN AWFUL RESURRECTION At sunrise an expressive shout in Portuguese set the black slaves on their feet; and, after a hasty breakfast of alligator-tail and farina, they commenced operations.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN ALLIGATOR HUNT--REMARKABLE EXPLOSIONS--THE RAINY SEASON USHERED IN BY AN AWFUL RESURRECTION At sunrise an expressive shout in Portuguese set the black slaves on their feet; and, after a hasty breakfast of alligator-tail and farina, they commenced operations.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading AN ALLIGATOR HUNT--REMARKABLE EXPLOSIONS--THE RAINY SEASON USHERED IN BY AN AWFUL RESURRECTION At sunrise an expressive shout in Portuguese set the black slaves on their feet; and, after a hasty breakfast of alligator-tail and farina, they commenced operations.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading This appeared to Martin and Barney a very reckless and dangerous thing to do, as no doubt it was.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading This appeared to Martin and Barney a very reckless and dangerous thing to do, as no doubt it was.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading AN ALLIGATOR HUNT--REMARKABLE EXPLOSIONS--THE RAINY SEASON USHERED IN BY AN AWFUL RESURRECTION At sunrise an expressive shout in Portuguese set the black slaves on their feet; and, after a hasty breakfast of alligator-tail and farina, they commenced operations.
AWFULadjectiveUS /ˈɑːfəl/
exceptionally bad or displeasing
From this reading AN ALLIGATOR HUNT--REMARKABLE EXPLOSIONS--THE RAINY SEASON USHERED IN BY AN AWFUL RESURRECTION At sunrise an expressive shout in Portuguese set the black slaves on their feet; and, after a hasty breakfast of alligator-tail and farina, they commenced operations.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading Alligator-tail is by no means bad food, and after the first mouthful,--taken with hesitation and swallowed with difficulty,--Martin and Barney both pronounced it "capital."
Barney
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From this reading Alligator-tail is by no means bad food, and after the first mouthful,--taken with hesitation and swallowed with difficulty,--Martin and Barney both pronounced it "capital."
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading All being now ready for the hunt, a number of Negroes entered the water, which was nowhere very deep, with long poles in their hands.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading AN ALLIGATOR HUNT--REMARKABLE EXPLOSIONS--THE RAINY SEASON USHERED IN BY AN AWFUL RESURRECTION At sunrise an expressive shout in Portuguese set the black slaves on their feet; and, after a hasty breakfast of alligator-tail and farina, they commenced operations.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Alligator-tail is by no means bad food, and after the first mouthful,--taken with hesitation and swallowed with difficulty,--Martin and Barney both pronounced it "capital."
eat an early morning meal
From this reading AN ALLIGATOR HUNT--REMARKABLE EXPLOSIONS--THE RAINY SEASON USHERED IN BY AN AWFUL RESURRECTION At sunrise an expressive shout in Portuguese set the black slaves on their feet; and, after a hasty breakfast of alligator-tail and farina, they commenced operations.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading AN ALLIGATOR HUNT--REMARKABLE EXPLOSIONS--THE RAINY SEASON USHERED IN BY AN AWFUL RESURRECTION At sunrise an expressive shout in Portuguese set the black slaves on their feet; and, after a hasty breakfast of alligator-tail and farina, they commenced operations.
assets available for use in the production of further assets
From this reading Alligator-tail is by no means bad food, and after the first mouthful,--taken with hesitation and swallowed with difficulty,--Martin and Barney both pronounced it "capital."
commencedverbUS /kəˈmenst/
past form of “commence” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading AN ALLIGATOR HUNT--REMARKABLE EXPLOSIONS--THE RAINY SEASON USHERED IN BY AN AWFUL RESURRECTION At sunrise an expressive shout in Portuguese set the black slaves on their feet; and, after a hasty breakfast of alligator-tail and farina, they commenced operations.
cookedadjectiveUS /kʊkt/
having been prepared for eating by the application of heat
From this reading Sambo, who had cooked the delicate morsel, and stood watching them, smacked his lips and added, "Fuss rate."
involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
From this reading This appeared to Martin and Barney a very reckless and dangerous thing to do, as no doubt it was.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading All being now ready for the hunt, a number of Negroes entered the water, which was nowhere very deep, with long poles in their hands.
exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury
From this reading Sambo, who had cooked the delicate morsel, and stood watching them, smacked his lips and added, "Fuss rate."
an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading Alligator-tail is by no means bad food, and after the first mouthful,--taken with hesitation and swallowed with difficulty,--Martin and Barney both pronounced it "capital."
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading This appeared to Martin and Barney a very reckless and dangerous thing to do, as no doubt it was.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading This appeared to Martin and Barney a very reckless and dangerous thing to do, as no doubt it was.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading All being now ready for the hunt, a number of Negroes entered the water, which was nowhere very deep, with long poles in their hands.
EXPLOSIONSnounUS /ɪkˈsploʊʒənz/
plural of “explosion” — a violent release of energy caused by a chemical or nuclear reaction
From this reading AN ALLIGATOR HUNT--REMARKABLE EXPLOSIONS--THE RAINY SEASON USHERED IN BY AN AWFUL RESURRECTION At sunrise an expressive shout in Portuguese set the black slaves on their feet; and, after a hasty breakfast of alligator-tail and farina, they commenced operations.
expressiveadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspresɪv/
characterized by expression
From this reading AN ALLIGATOR HUNT--REMARKABLE EXPLOSIONS--THE RAINY SEASON USHERED IN BY AN AWFUL RESURRECTION At sunrise an expressive shout in Portuguese set the black slaves on their feet; and, after a hasty breakfast of alligator-tail and farina, they commenced operations.
farinanounUS /fərˈiːnə/
fine meal made from cereal grain especially wheat; often used as a cooked cereal or in puddings
From this reading AN ALLIGATOR HUNT--REMARKABLE EXPLOSIONS--THE RAINY SEASON USHERED IN BY AN AWFUL RESURRECTION At sunrise an expressive shout in Portuguese set the black slaves on their feet; and, after a hasty breakfast of alligator-tail and farina, they commenced operations.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading AN ALLIGATOR HUNT--REMARKABLE EXPLOSIONS--THE RAINY SEASON USHERED IN BY AN AWFUL RESURRECTION At sunrise an expressive shout in Portuguese set the black slaves on their feet; and, after a hasty breakfast of alligator-tail and farina, they commenced operations.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Alligator-tail is by no means bad food, and after the first mouthful,--taken with hesitation and swallowed with difficulty,--Martin and Barney both pronounced it "capital."
any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue
From this reading Alligator-tail is by no means bad food, and after the first mouthful,--taken with hesitation and swallowed with difficulty,--Martin and Barney both pronounced it "capital."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading All being now ready for the hunt, a number of Negroes entered the water, which was nowhere very deep, with long poles in their hands.
FussverbUS /fʌs/
worry unnecessarily or excessively
From this reading Sambo, who had cooked the delicate morsel, and stood watching them, smacked his lips and added, "Fuss rate."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Sambo, who had cooked the delicate morsel, and stood watching them, smacked his lips and added, "Fuss rate."
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading All being now ready for the hunt, a number of Negroes entered the water, which was nowhere very deep, with long poles in their hands.
hastyadjectiveUS /ˈheɪsti/
excessively quick
From this reading AN ALLIGATOR HUNT--REMARKABLE EXPLOSIONS--THE RAINY SEASON USHERED IN BY AN AWFUL RESURRECTION At sunrise an expressive shout in Portuguese set the black slaves on their feet; and, after a hasty breakfast of alligator-tail and farina, they commenced operations.
indecision in speech or action
From this reading Alligator-tail is by no means bad food, and after the first mouthful,--taken with hesitation and swallowed with difficulty,--Martin and Barney both pronounced it "capital."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Sambo, who had cooked the delicate morsel, and stood watching them, smacked his lips and added, "Fuss rate."
pursue for food or sport (as of wild animals)
From this reading AN ALLIGATOR HUNT--REMARKABLE EXPLOSIONS--THE RAINY SEASON USHERED IN BY AN AWFUL RESURRECTION At sunrise an expressive shout in Portuguese set the black slaves on their feet; and, after a hasty breakfast of alligator-tail and farina, they commenced operations.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading AN ALLIGATOR HUNT--REMARKABLE EXPLOSIONS--THE RAINY SEASON USHERED IN BY AN AWFUL RESURRECTION At sunrise an expressive shout in Portuguese set the black slaves on their feet; and, after a hasty breakfast of alligator-tail and farina, they commenced operations.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Alligator-tail is by no means bad food, and after the first mouthful,--taken with hesitation and swallowed with difficulty,--Martin and Barney both pronounced it "capital."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Alligator-tail is by no means bad food, and after the first mouthful,--taken with hesitation and swallowed with difficulty,--Martin and Barney both pronounced it "capital."
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading Sambo, who had cooked the delicate morsel, and stood watching them, smacked his lips and added, "Fuss rate."
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading All being now ready for the hunt, a number of Negroes entered the water, which was nowhere very deep, with long poles in their hands.
French bishop who is a patron saint of France (died in 397)
From this reading Alligator-tail is by no means bad food, and after the first mouthful,--taken with hesitation and swallowed with difficulty,--Martin and Barney both pronounced it "capital."
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading Alligator-tail is by no means bad food, and after the first mouthful,--taken with hesitation and swallowed with difficulty,--Martin and Barney both pronounced it "capital."
morselnounUS /ˈmɔːrsəl/
a small quantity of anything
From this reading Sambo, who had cooked the delicate morsel, and stood watching them, smacked his lips and added, "Fuss rate."
mouthfulnounUS /ˈmaʊθfʊl/
the quantity that can be held in the mouth
From this reading Alligator-tail is by no means bad food, and after the first mouthful,--taken with hesitation and swallowed with difficulty,--Martin and Barney both pronounced it "capital."
NegroesnounUS /ˈniːɡroʊz/
plural of “negro” — a person with African ancestry, "Negro" and "Negroid" are archaic and pejorative today
From this reading All being now ready for the hunt, a number of Negroes entered the water, which was nowhere very deep, with long poles in their hands.
not any; not one
From this reading Alligator-tail is by no means bad food, and after the first mouthful,--taken with hesitation and swallowed with difficulty,--Martin and Barney both pronounced it "capital."
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading All being now ready for the hunt, a number of Negroes entered the water, which was nowhere very deep, with long poles in their hands.
nowherenounUS /ˈnoʊwer/
an insignificant place
From this reading All being now ready for the hunt, a number of Negroes entered the water, which was nowhere very deep, with long poles in their hands.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading All being now ready for the hunt, a number of Negroes entered the water, which was nowhere very deep, with long poles in their hands.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AN ALLIGATOR HUNT--REMARKABLE EXPLOSIONS--THE RAINY SEASON USHERED IN BY AN AWFUL RESURRECTION At sunrise an expressive shout in Portuguese set the black slaves on their feet; and, after a hasty breakfast of alligator-tail and farina, they commenced operations.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading AN ALLIGATOR HUNT--REMARKABLE EXPLOSIONS--THE RAINY SEASON USHERED IN BY AN AWFUL RESURRECTION At sunrise an expressive shout in Portuguese set the black slaves on their feet; and, after a hasty breakfast of alligator-tail and farina, they commenced operations.
operationsnounUS /ˌɑːpərˈeɪʃənz/
financial transactions at a brokerage; having to do with the execution of trades and keeping customer records
From this reading AN ALLIGATOR HUNT--REMARKABLE EXPLOSIONS--THE RAINY SEASON USHERED IN BY AN AWFUL RESURRECTION At sunrise an expressive shout in Portuguese set the black slaves on their feet; and, after a hasty breakfast of alligator-tail and farina, they commenced operations.
polesnounUS /poʊlz/
plural of “pole” — a long (usually round) rod of wood or metal or plastic
From this reading All being now ready for the hunt, a number of Negroes entered the water, which was nowhere very deep, with long poles in their hands.
PortuguesenounUS /ˈpɔːrtʃəɡiːz/
the Romance language spoken in Portugal and Brazil
From this reading AN ALLIGATOR HUNT--REMARKABLE EXPLOSIONS--THE RAINY SEASON USHERED IN BY AN AWFUL RESURRECTION At sunrise an expressive shout in Portuguese set the black slaves on their feet; and, after a hasty breakfast of alligator-tail and farina, they commenced operations.
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading Alligator-tail is by no means bad food, and after the first mouthful,--taken with hesitation and swallowed with difficulty,--Martin and Barney both pronounced it "capital."
RAINYadjectiveUS /ˈreɪni/
(of weather) wet by periods of rain
From this reading AN ALLIGATOR HUNT--REMARKABLE EXPLOSIONS--THE RAINY SEASON USHERED IN BY AN AWFUL RESURRECTION At sunrise an expressive shout in Portuguese set the black slaves on their feet; and, after a hasty breakfast of alligator-tail and farina, they commenced operations.
a magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit
From this reading Sambo, who had cooked the delicate morsel, and stood watching them, smacked his lips and added, "Fuss rate."
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading All being now ready for the hunt, a number of Negroes entered the water, which was nowhere very deep, with long poles in their hands.
recklessadjectiveUS /ˈrekləs/
marked by defiant disregard for danger or consequences
From this reading This appeared to Martin and Barney a very reckless and dangerous thing to do, as no doubt it was.
unusual or striking
From this reading AN ALLIGATOR HUNT--REMARKABLE EXPLOSIONS--THE RAINY SEASON USHERED IN BY AN AWFUL RESURRECTION At sunrise an expressive shout in Portuguese set the black slaves on their feet; and, after a hasty breakfast of alligator-tail and farina, they commenced operations.
RESURRECTIONnounUS /ˌrezərˈekʃən/
(New Testament) the rising of Christ on the third day after the Crucifixion
From this reading AN ALLIGATOR HUNT--REMARKABLE EXPLOSIONS--THE RAINY SEASON USHERED IN BY AN AWFUL RESURRECTION At sunrise an expressive shout in Portuguese set the black slaves on their feet; and, after a hasty breakfast of alligator-tail and farina, they commenced operations.
Sambo
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Sambo, who had cooked the delicate morsel, and stood watching them, smacked his lips and added, "Fuss rate."
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading AN ALLIGATOR HUNT--REMARKABLE EXPLOSIONS--THE RAINY SEASON USHERED IN BY AN AWFUL RESURRECTION At sunrise an expressive shout in Portuguese set the black slaves on their feet; and, after a hasty breakfast of alligator-tail and farina, they commenced operations.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading AN ALLIGATOR HUNT--REMARKABLE EXPLOSIONS--THE RAINY SEASON USHERED IN BY AN AWFUL RESURRECTION At sunrise an expressive shout in Portuguese set the black slaves on their feet; and, after a hasty breakfast of alligator-tail and farina, they commenced operations.
utter in a loud voice; talk in a loud voice (usually denoting characteristic manner of speaking)
From this reading AN ALLIGATOR HUNT--REMARKABLE EXPLOSIONS--THE RAINY SEASON USHERED IN BY AN AWFUL RESURRECTION At sunrise an expressive shout in Portuguese set the black slaves on their feet; and, after a hasty breakfast of alligator-tail and farina, they commenced operations.
plural of “slave” — a person who is owned by someone
From this reading AN ALLIGATOR HUNT--REMARKABLE EXPLOSIONS--THE RAINY SEASON USHERED IN BY AN AWFUL RESURRECTION At sunrise an expressive shout in Portuguese set the black slaves on their feet; and, after a hasty breakfast of alligator-tail and farina, they commenced operations.
smackedverbUS /smækt/
past form of “smack” — deliver a hard blow to
From this reading Sambo, who had cooked the delicate morsel, and stood watching them, smacked his lips and added, "Fuss rate."
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Sambo, who had cooked the delicate morsel, and stood watching them, smacked his lips and added, "Fuss rate."
sunrisenounUS /ˈsʌnraɪz/
the first light of day
From this reading AN ALLIGATOR HUNT--REMARKABLE EXPLOSIONS--THE RAINY SEASON USHERED IN BY AN AWFUL RESURRECTION At sunrise an expressive shout in Portuguese set the black slaves on their feet; and, after a hasty breakfast of alligator-tail and farina, they commenced operations.
swallowedverbUS /ˈswɑːloʊd/
past form of “swallow” — pass through the esophagus as part of eating or drinking
From this reading Alligator-tail is by no means bad food, and after the first mouthful,--taken with hesitation and swallowed with difficulty,--Martin and Barney both pronounced it "capital."
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Alligator-tail is by no means bad food, and after the first mouthful,--taken with hesitation and swallowed with difficulty,--Martin and Barney both pronounced it "capital."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AN ALLIGATOR HUNT--REMARKABLE EXPLOSIONS--THE RAINY SEASON USHERED IN BY AN AWFUL RESURRECTION At sunrise an expressive shout in Portuguese set the black slaves on their feet; and, after a hasty breakfast of alligator-tail and farina, they commenced operations.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading AN ALLIGATOR HUNT--REMARKABLE EXPLOSIONS--THE RAINY SEASON USHERED IN BY AN AWFUL RESURRECTION At sunrise an expressive shout in Portuguese set the black slaves on their feet; and, after a hasty breakfast of alligator-tail and farina, they commenced operations.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Sambo, who had cooked the delicate morsel, and stood watching them, smacked his lips and added, "Fuss rate."
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading AN ALLIGATOR HUNT--REMARKABLE EXPLOSIONS--THE RAINY SEASON USHERED IN BY AN AWFUL RESURRECTION At sunrise an expressive shout in Portuguese set the black slaves on their feet; and, after a hasty breakfast of alligator-tail and farina, they commenced operations.
a special situation
From this reading This appeared to Martin and Barney a very reckless and dangerous thing to do, as no doubt it was.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This appeared to Martin and Barney a very reckless and dangerous thing to do, as no doubt it was.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading This appeared to Martin and Barney a very reckless and dangerous thing to do, as no doubt it was.
USHEREDverbUS /ˈʌʃərd/
past form of “usher” — take (someone) to their seats, as in theaters or auditoriums
From this reading AN ALLIGATOR HUNT--REMARKABLE EXPLOSIONS--THE RAINY SEASON USHERED IN BY AN AWFUL RESURRECTION At sunrise an expressive shout in Portuguese set the black slaves on their feet; and, after a hasty breakfast of alligator-tail and farina, they commenced operations.
precisely as stated
From this reading All being now ready for the hunt, a number of Negroes entered the water, which was nowhere very deep, with long poles in their hands.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading All being now ready for the hunt, a number of Negroes entered the water, which was nowhere very deep, with long poles in their hands.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading Sambo, who had cooked the delicate morsel, and stood watching them, smacked his lips and added, "Fuss rate."
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading All being now ready for the hunt, a number of Negroes entered the water, which was nowhere very deep, with long poles in their hands.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading All being now ready for the hunt, a number of Negroes entered the water, which was nowhere very deep, with long poles in their hands.
which person or people
From this reading Sambo, who had cooked the delicate morsel, and stood watching them, smacked his lips and added, "Fuss rate."
in the company of; together with
From this reading Alligator-tail is by no means bad food, and after the first mouthful,--taken with hesitation and swallowed with difficulty,--Martin and Barney both pronounced it "capital."
