used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But he immediately saw that there would be no need, for already the pair of would-be thieves could be heard crashing madly through the undergrowth, in the endeavor to make a safe getaway.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Jack was prepared to repeat the shooting part of the business if there seemed any necessity; and perhaps the next time he would not be so particular about aiming so as to miss the prowlers.
advisedadjectiveUS /ædˈvaɪzd/
having the benefit of careful prior consideration or counsel
From this reading Jimmie continued to send derisive shouts after them until Jack advised that he had better bottle up the balance of his enthusiasm.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Jimmie continued to send derisive shouts after them until Jack advised that he had better bottle up the balance of his enthusiasm.
aimingverbUS /ˈeɪmɪŋ/
-ing form of “aim” — point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards
From this reading Jack was prepared to repeat the shooting part of the business if there seemed any necessity; and perhaps the next time he would not be so particular about aiming so as to miss the prowlers.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading But he immediately saw that there would be no need, for already the pair of would-be thieves could be heard crashing madly through the undergrowth, in the endeavor to make a safe getaway.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Jack was prepared to repeat the shooting part of the business if there seemed any necessity; and perhaps the next time he would not be so particular about aiming so as to miss the prowlers.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Jack was prepared to repeat the shooting part of the business if there seemed any necessity; and perhaps the next time he would not be so particular about aiming so as to miss the prowlers.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Run, ye spalpeens, run wid ye!" whooped Jimmie, as he thrust his tousled red head through the opening at the bow.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Run, ye spalpeens, run wid ye!" whooped Jimmie, as he thrust his tousled red head through the opening at the bow.
balanceverbUS /ˈbæləns/
bring into balance or equilibrium
From this reading Jimmie continued to send derisive shouts after them until Jack advised that he had better bottle up the balance of his enthusiasm.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Jack was prepared to repeat the shooting part of the business if there seemed any necessity; and perhaps the next time he would not be so particular about aiming so as to miss the prowlers.
(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 Jimmie continued to send derisive shouts after them until Jack advised that he had better bottle up the balance of his enthusiasm.
a glass or plastic vessel used for storing drinks or other liquids; typically cylindrical without handles and with a narrow neck that can be plugged or capped
From this reading Jimmie continued to send derisive shouts after them until Jack advised that he had better bottle up the balance of his enthusiasm.
a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces
From this reading "Run, ye spalpeens, run wid ye!" whooped Jimmie, as he thrust his tousled red head through the opening at the bow.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading Jack was prepared to repeat the shooting part of the business if there seemed any necessity; and perhaps the next time he would not be so particular about aiming so as to miss the prowlers.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But he immediately saw that there would be no need, for already the pair of would-be thieves could be heard crashing madly through the undergrowth, in the endeavor to make a safe getaway.
without stop or interruption
From this reading Jimmie continued to send derisive shouts after them until Jack advised that he had better bottle up the balance of his enthusiasm.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading But he immediately saw that there would be no need, for already the pair of would-be thieves could be heard crashing madly through the undergrowth, in the endeavor to make a safe getaway.
crashingadjectiveUS /ˈkræʃɪŋ/
informal intensifiers
From this reading But he immediately saw that there would be no need, for already the pair of would-be thieves could be heard crashing madly through the undergrowth, in the endeavor to make a safe getaway.
derisiveadjectiveUS /dərˈɪsɪv/
abusing vocally; expressing contempt or ridicule
From this reading Jimmie continued to send derisive shouts after them until Jack advised that he had better bottle up the balance of his enthusiasm.
endeavornounUS /ɪnˈdevər/
a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)
From this reading But he immediately saw that there would be no need, for already the pair of would-be thieves could be heard crashing madly through the undergrowth, in the endeavor to make a safe getaway.
a feeling of excitement
From this reading Jimmie continued to send derisive shouts after them until Jack advised that he had better bottle up the balance of his enthusiasm.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But he immediately saw that there would be no need, for already the pair of would-be thieves could be heard crashing madly through the undergrowth, in the endeavor to make a safe getaway.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading STARTLING NEWS FROM NEAR HOME.
getawaynounUS /ˈɡetəweɪ/
the attribute of being capable of rapid acceleration
From this reading But he immediately saw that there would be no need, for already the pair of would-be thieves could be heard crashing madly through the undergrowth, in the endeavor to make a safe getaway.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Jimmie continued to send derisive shouts after them until Jack advised that he had better bottle up the balance of his enthusiasm.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Run, ye spalpeens, run wid ye!" whooped Jimmie, as he thrust his tousled red head through the opening at the bow.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading "Run, ye spalpeens, run wid ye!" whooped Jimmie, as he thrust his tousled red head through the opening at the bow.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading But he immediately saw that there would be no need, for already the pair of would-be thieves could be heard crashing madly through the undergrowth, in the endeavor to make a safe getaway.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Run, ye spalpeens, run wid ye!" whooped Jimmie, as he thrust his tousled red head through the opening at the bow.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading STARTLING NEWS FROM NEAR HOME.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Jack was prepared to repeat the shooting part of the business if there seemed any necessity; and perhaps the next time he would not be so particular about aiming so as to miss the prowlers.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading But he immediately saw that there would be no need, for already the pair of would-be thieves could be heard crashing madly through the undergrowth, in the endeavor to make a safe getaway.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But he immediately saw that there would be no need, for already the pair of would-be thieves could be heard crashing madly through the undergrowth, in the endeavor to make a safe getaway.
a small worthless amount
From this reading Jack was prepared to repeat the shooting part of the business if there seemed any necessity; and perhaps the next time he would not be so particular about aiming so as to miss the prowlers.
Jimmie
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From this reading "Run, ye spalpeens, run wid ye!" whooped Jimmie, as he thrust his tousled red head through the opening at the bow.
madlyadverbUS /ˈmædli/
in an uncontrolled manner
From this reading But he immediately saw that there would be no need, for already the pair of would-be thieves could be heard crashing madly through the undergrowth, in the endeavor to make a safe getaway.
engage in
From this reading But he immediately saw that there would be no need, for already the pair of would-be thieves could be heard crashing madly through the undergrowth, in the endeavor to make a safe getaway.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Jack was prepared to repeat the shooting part of the business if there seemed any necessity; and perhaps the next time he would not be so particular about aiming so as to miss the prowlers.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading STARTLING NEWS FROM NEAR HOME.
the condition of being essential or indispensable
From this reading Jack was prepared to repeat the shooting part of the business if there seemed any necessity; and perhaps the next time he would not be so particular about aiming so as to miss the prowlers.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading But he immediately saw that there would be no need, for already the pair of would-be thieves could be heard crashing madly through the undergrowth, in the endeavor to make a safe getaway.
information about recent and important events
From this reading STARTLING NEWS FROM NEAR HOME.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Jack was prepared to repeat the shooting part of the business if there seemed any necessity; and perhaps the next time he would not be so particular about aiming so as to miss the prowlers.
not any; not one
From this reading But he immediately saw that there would be no need, for already the pair of would-be thieves could be heard crashing madly through the undergrowth, in the endeavor to make a safe getaway.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Jack was prepared to repeat the shooting part of the business if there seemed any necessity; and perhaps the next time he would not be so particular about aiming so as to miss the prowlers.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Jack was prepared to repeat the shooting part of the business if there seemed any necessity; and perhaps the next time he would not be so particular about aiming so as to miss the prowlers.
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading "Run, ye spalpeens, run wid ye!" whooped Jimmie, as he thrust his tousled red head through the opening at the bow.
a set of two similar things considered as a unit
From this reading But he immediately saw that there would be no need, for already the pair of would-be thieves could be heard crashing madly through the undergrowth, in the endeavor to make a safe getaway.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Jack was prepared to repeat the shooting part of the business if there seemed any necessity; and perhaps the next time he would not be so particular about aiming so as to miss the prowlers.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading Jack was prepared to repeat the shooting part of the business if there seemed any necessity; and perhaps the next time he would not be so particular about aiming so as to miss the prowlers.
by chance
From this reading Jack was prepared to repeat the shooting part of the business if there seemed any necessity; and perhaps the next time he would not be so particular about aiming so as to miss the prowlers.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading Jack was prepared to repeat the shooting part of the business if there seemed any necessity; and perhaps the next time he would not be so particular about aiming so as to miss the prowlers.
prowlers
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From this reading Jack was prepared to repeat the shooting part of the business if there seemed any necessity; and perhaps the next time he would not be so particular about aiming so as to miss the prowlers.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading "Run, ye spalpeens, run wid ye!" whooped Jimmie, as he thrust his tousled red head through the opening at the bow.
to say, state, or perform again
From this reading Jack was prepared to repeat the shooting part of the business if there seemed any necessity; and perhaps the next time he would not be so particular about aiming so as to miss the prowlers.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading "Run, ye spalpeens, run wid ye!" whooped Jimmie, as he thrust his tousled red head through the opening at the bow.
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading But he immediately saw that there would be no need, for already the pair of would-be thieves could be heard crashing madly through the undergrowth, in the endeavor to make a safe getaway.
cut with a saw
From this reading But he immediately saw that there would be no need, for already the pair of would-be thieves could be heard crashing madly through the undergrowth, in the endeavor to make a safe getaway.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Jack was prepared to repeat the shooting part of the business if there seemed any necessity; and perhaps the next time he would not be so particular about aiming so as to miss the prowlers.
cause to go somewhere
From this reading Jimmie continued to send derisive shouts after them until Jack advised that he had better bottle up the balance of his enthusiasm.
shootingnounUS /ˈʃuːtɪŋ/
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading Jack was prepared to repeat the shooting part of the business if there seemed any necessity; and perhaps the next time he would not be so particular about aiming so as to miss the prowlers.
shoutsnounUS /ʃaʊts/
plural of “shout” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
From this reading Jimmie continued to send derisive shouts after them until Jack advised that he had better bottle up the balance of his enthusiasm.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Jack was prepared to repeat the shooting part of the business if there seemed any necessity; and perhaps the next time he would not be so particular about aiming so as to miss the prowlers.
spalpeens
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Run, ye spalpeens, run wid ye!" whooped Jimmie, as he thrust his tousled red head through the opening at the bow.
STARTLINGadjectiveUS /ˈstɑːrtlɪŋ/
so remarkably different or sudden as to cause momentary shock or alarm
From this reading STARTLING NEWS FROM NEAR HOME.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But he immediately saw that there would be no need, for already the pair of would-be thieves could be heard crashing madly through the undergrowth, in the endeavor to make a safe getaway.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Run, ye spalpeens, run wid ye!" whooped Jimmie, as he thrust his tousled red head through the opening at the bow.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Jimmie continued to send derisive shouts after them until Jack advised that he had better bottle up the balance of his enthusiasm.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Jack was prepared to repeat the shooting part of the business if there seemed any necessity; and perhaps the next time he would not be so particular about aiming so as to miss the prowlers.
thievesnounUS /θiːvz/
plural of “thief” — a criminal who takes property belonging to someone else with the intention of keeping it or selling it
From this reading But he immediately saw that there would be no need, for already the pair of would-be thieves could be heard crashing madly through the undergrowth, in the endeavor to make a safe getaway.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading "Run, ye spalpeens, run wid ye!" whooped Jimmie, as he thrust his tousled red head through the opening at the bow.
push forcefully
From this reading "Run, ye spalpeens, run wid ye!" whooped Jimmie, as he thrust his tousled red head through the opening at the bow.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Jack was prepared to repeat the shooting part of the business if there seemed any necessity; and perhaps the next time he would not be so particular about aiming so as to miss the prowlers.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Jack was prepared to repeat the shooting part of the business if there seemed any necessity; and perhaps the next time he would not be so particular about aiming so as to miss the prowlers.
tousledadjective
in disarray; extremely disorderly
From this reading "Run, ye spalpeens, run wid ye!" whooped Jimmie, as he thrust his tousled red head through the opening at the bow.
undergrowthnounUS /ˈʌndərɡroʊθ/
the brush (small trees and bushes and ferns etc.) growing beneath taller trees in a wood or forest
From this reading But he immediately saw that there would be no need, for already the pair of would-be thieves could be heard crashing madly through the undergrowth, in the endeavor to make a safe getaway.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Jimmie continued to send derisive shouts after them until Jack advised that he had better bottle up the balance of his enthusiasm.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Jimmie continued to send derisive shouts after them until Jack advised that he had better bottle up the balance of his enthusiasm.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Jack was prepared to repeat the shooting part of the business if there seemed any necessity; and perhaps the next time he would not be so particular about aiming so as to miss the prowlers.
whoopedverbUS /wuːpt/
past form of “whoop” — shout, as if with joy or enthusiasm
From this reading "Run, ye spalpeens, run wid ye!" whooped Jimmie, as he thrust his tousled red head through the opening at the bow.
wid
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From this reading "Run, ye spalpeens, run wid ye!" whooped Jimmie, as he thrust his tousled red head through the opening at the bow.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Jack was prepared to repeat the shooting part of the business if there seemed any necessity; and perhaps the next time he would not be so particular about aiming so as to miss the prowlers.
would-beadjective
unfulfilled or frustrated in realizing an ambition
From this reading But he immediately saw that there would be no need, for already the pair of would-be thieves could be heard crashing madly through the undergrowth, in the endeavor to make a safe getaway.
an old word for “you”, speaking to more than one person
From this reading "Run, ye spalpeens, run wid ye!" whooped Jimmie, as he thrust his tousled red head through the opening at the bow.
