used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Clipperton, easily swayed by any one who took the right course, hated subterfuge, and was peculiarly outspoken.
anklenounUS /ˈæŋkəl/
a gliding joint between the distal ends of the tibia and fibula and the proximal end of the talus
From this reading "Dill sprained his ankle," said he, in his usual short, jerky sentences.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Clipperton, easily swayed by any one who took the right course, hated subterfuge, and was peculiarly outspoken.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Billy Dill seems to be missing."
a short stout club used primarily by policemen
From this reading "Billy Dill seems to be missing."
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading "Why didn't you bring the whole gang, Perry?" inquired Chub, with one of his most tantalizing grins.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Clipperton, easily swayed by any one who took the right course, hated subterfuge, and was peculiarly outspoken.
Chubnoun
European freshwater game fish with a thick spindle-shaped body
From this reading "Why didn't you bring the whole gang, Perry?" inquired Chub, with one of his most tantalizing grins.
Clipperton
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From this reading Clipperton, easily swayed by any one who took the right course, hated subterfuge, and was peculiarly outspoken.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Clipperton, easily swayed by any one who took the right course, hated subterfuge, and was peculiarly outspoken.
didn't
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From this reading "Why didn't you bring the whole gang, Perry?" inquired Chub, with one of his most tantalizing grins.
DillnounUS /dɪl/
aromatic Old World herb having aromatic threadlike foliage and seeds used as seasoning
From this reading "Billy Dill seems to be missing."
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading Clipperton, easily swayed by any one who took the right course, hated subterfuge, and was peculiarly outspoken.
gangnounUS /ɡæŋ/
an association of criminals
From this reading "Why didn't you bring the whole gang, Perry?" inquired Chub, with one of his most tantalizing grins.
grinsnounUS /ɡrɪnz/
plural of “grin” — a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading "Why didn't you bring the whole gang, Perry?" inquired Chub, with one of his most tantalizing grins.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading WELCOME SHOWS HIS HAND--WITH SOMETHING IN IT.
hatedadjectiveUS /ˈheɪtəd/
treated with dislike or contempt
From this reading Clipperton, easily swayed by any one who took the right course, hated subterfuge, and was peculiarly outspoken.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Dill sprained his ankle," said he, in his usual short, jerky sentences.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading WELCOME SHOWS HIS HAND--WITH SOMETHING IN IT.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading WELCOME SHOWS HIS HAND--WITH SOMETHING IN IT.
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading "Why didn't you bring the whole gang, Perry?" inquired Chub, with one of his most tantalizing grins.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading WELCOME SHOWS HIS HAND--WITH SOMETHING IN IT.
jerkyadjectiveUS /ˈdʒɜːrki/
lacking a steady rhythm
From this reading "Dill sprained his ankle," said he, in his usual short, jerky sentences.
not able to be found
From this reading "Billy Dill seems to be missing."
used to form the superlative
From this reading "Why didn't you bring the whole gang, Perry?" inquired Chub, with one of his most tantalizing grins.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Why didn't you bring the whole gang, Perry?" inquired Chub, with one of his most tantalizing grins.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "Why didn't you bring the whole gang, Perry?" inquired Chub, with one of his most tantalizing grins.
outspokenadjectiveUS /ˈaʊtˈspoʊkən/
given to expressing yourself freely or insistently
From this reading Clipperton, easily swayed by any one who took the right course, hated subterfuge, and was peculiarly outspoken.
peculiarlyadverbUS /pɪˈkjuːljərli/
uniquely or characteristically
From this reading Clipperton, easily swayed by any one who took the right course, hated subterfuge, and was peculiarly outspoken.
PerrynounUS /ˈperi/
United States philosopher (1876-1957)
From this reading "Why didn't you bring the whole gang, Perry?" inquired Chub, with one of his most tantalizing grins.
precisely, exactly
From this reading Clipperton, easily swayed by any one who took the right course, hated subterfuge, and was peculiarly outspoken.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Dill sprained his ankle," said he, in his usual short, jerky sentences.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading "Billy Dill seems to be missing."
sentencesnounUS /ˈsentənsəz/
plural of “sentence” — a string of words satisfying the grammatical rules of a language
From this reading "Dill sprained his ankle," said he, in his usual short, jerky sentences.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading "Dill sprained his ankle," said he, in his usual short, jerky sentences.
plural of “show” — the act of publicly exhibiting or entertaining
From this reading WELCOME SHOWS HIS HAND--WITH SOMETHING IN IT.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading WELCOME SHOWS HIS HAND--WITH SOMETHING IN IT.
sprainedverbUS /spreɪnd/
past form of “sprain” — twist suddenly so as to sprain
From this reading "Dill sprained his ankle," said he, in his usual short, jerky sentences.
subterfugenounUS /ˈsʌbtərfjuːdʒ/
something intended to misrepresent the true nature of an activity
From this reading Clipperton, easily swayed by any one who took the right course, hated subterfuge, and was peculiarly outspoken.
swayedverbUS /sweɪd/
past form of “sway” — move back and forth or sideways
From this reading Clipperton, easily swayed by any one who took the right course, hated subterfuge, and was peculiarly outspoken.
tantalizingadjectiveUS /ˈtæntəlaɪzɪŋ/
arousing desire or expectation for something unattainable or mockingly out of reach
From this reading "Why didn't you bring the whole gang, Perry?" inquired Chub, with one of his most tantalizing grins.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Why didn't you bring the whole gang, Perry?" inquired Chub, with one of his most tantalizing grins.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Billy Dill seems to be missing."
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Clipperton, easily swayed by any one who took the right course, hated subterfuge, and was peculiarly outspoken.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading "Dill sprained his ankle," said he, in his usual short, jerky sentences.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Clipperton, easily swayed by any one who took the right course, hated subterfuge, and was peculiarly outspoken.
accept gladly
From this reading WELCOME SHOWS HIS HAND--WITH SOMETHING IN IT.
which person or people
From this reading Clipperton, easily swayed by any one who took the right course, hated subterfuge, and was peculiarly outspoken.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading "Why didn't you bring the whole gang, Perry?" inquired Chub, with one of his most tantalizing grins.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading "Why didn't you bring the whole gang, Perry?" inquired Chub, with one of his most tantalizing grins.
in the company of; together with
From this reading WELCOME SHOWS HIS HAND--WITH SOMETHING IN IT.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Why didn't you bring the whole gang, Perry?" inquired Chub, with one of his most tantalizing grins.
