(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading In almost less time than it takes to tell it, handcuffs were snapped on the wrists of the prisoners and they were loaded into the tonneau with the two officers.
amountedverbUS /əˈmaʊntɪd/
past form of “amount” — be tantamount or equivalent to
From this reading The skirmish--for it amounted to little more than that--was over with in short order.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Grattan resisted stoutly, but Boggs went to Banks' assistance, while Matt and Gridly went to McGlory's.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "It worked as slick as greased lightning, Motor Matt!" cried the delighted sheriff.
the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading Grattan resisted stoutly, but Boggs went to Banks' assistance, while Matt and Gridly went to McGlory's.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading BACK TO THE FARM.
English botanist who accompanied Captain Cook on his first voyage to the Pacific Ocean (1743-1820)
From this reading Grattan resisted stoutly, but Boggs went to Banks' assistance, while Matt and Gridly went to McGlory's.
Boggs
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From this reading Grattan resisted stoutly, but Boggs went to Banks' assistance, while Matt and Gridly went to McGlory's.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Grattan resisted stoutly, but Boggs went to Banks' assistance, while Matt and Gridly went to McGlory's.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "It worked as slick as greased lightning, Motor Matt!" cried the delighted sheriff.
greatly pleased
From this reading "It worked as slick as greased lightning, Motor Matt!" cried the delighted sheriff.
be a farmer; work as a farmer
From this reading BACK TO THE FARM.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The skirmish--for it amounted to little more than that--was over with in short order.
Grattan
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From this reading Grattan resisted stoutly, but Boggs went to Banks' assistance, while Matt and Gridly went to McGlory's.
greasedadjectiveUS /ɡriːst/
smeared with oil or grease to reduce friction
From this reading "It worked as slick as greased lightning, Motor Matt!" cried the delighted sheriff.
Gridly
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From this reading Grattan resisted stoutly, but Boggs went to Banks' assistance, while Matt and Gridly went to McGlory's.
handcuffsnounUS /ˈhændkʌfs/
plural of “handcuff” — shackle that consists of a metal loop that can be locked around the wrist; usually used in pairs
From this reading In almost less time than it takes to tell it, handcuffs were snapped on the wrists of the prisoners and they were loaded into the tonneau with the two officers.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The skirmish--for it amounted to little more than that--was over with in short order.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading In almost less time than it takes to tell it, handcuffs were snapped on the wrists of the prisoners and they were loaded into the tonneau with the two officers.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The skirmish--for it amounted to little more than that--was over with in short order.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading In almost less time than it takes to tell it, handcuffs were snapped on the wrists of the prisoners and they were loaded into the tonneau with the two officers.
abrupt electric discharge from cloud to cloud or from cloud to earth accompanied by the emission of light
From this reading "It worked as slick as greased lightning, Motor Matt!" cried the delighted sheriff.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The skirmish--for it amounted to little more than that--was over with in short order.
loadedadjectiveUS /ˈloʊdɪd/
filled with a great quantity
From this reading In almost less time than it takes to tell it, handcuffs were snapped on the wrists of the prisoners and they were loaded into the tonneau with the two officers.
MattnounUS /mæt/
the property of having little or no contrast; lacking highlights or gloss
From this reading Grattan resisted stoutly, but Boggs went to Banks' assistance, while Matt and Gridly went to McGlory's.
McGlory's
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From this reading Grattan resisted stoutly, but Boggs went to Banks' assistance, while Matt and Gridly went to McGlory's.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The skirmish--for it amounted to little more than that--was over with in short order.
MotornounUS /ˈmoʊtər/
machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion
From this reading "It worked as slick as greased lightning, Motor Matt!" cried the delighted sheriff.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In almost less time than it takes to tell it, handcuffs were snapped on the wrists of the prisoners and they were loaded into the tonneau with the two officers.
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading In almost less time than it takes to tell it, handcuffs were snapped on the wrists of the prisoners and they were loaded into the tonneau with the two officers.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading In almost less time than it takes to tell it, handcuffs were snapped on the wrists of the prisoners and they were loaded into the tonneau with the two officers.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading The skirmish--for it amounted to little more than that--was over with in short order.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The skirmish--for it amounted to little more than that--was over with in short order.
plural of “prisoner” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading In almost less time than it takes to tell it, handcuffs were snapped on the wrists of the prisoners and they were loaded into the tonneau with the two officers.
resistedverbUS /rɪˈzɪstɪd/
past form of “resist” — elude, especially in a baffling way
From this reading Grattan resisted stoutly, but Boggs went to Banks' assistance, while Matt and Gridly went to McGlory's.
sheriffnounUS /ˈʃerəf/
the principal law-enforcement officer in a county
From this reading "It worked as slick as greased lightning, Motor Matt!" cried the delighted sheriff.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading The skirmish--for it amounted to little more than that--was over with in short order.
skirmishnounUS /ˈskɜːrmɪʃ/
a minor short-term fight
From this reading The skirmish--for it amounted to little more than that--was over with in short order.
slicknounUS /slɪk/
a slippery smoothness
From this reading "It worked as slick as greased lightning, Motor Matt!" cried the delighted sheriff.
snappedverbUS /snæpt/
inflected form of “snap” — utter in an angry, sharp, or abrupt tone
From this reading In almost less time than it takes to tell it, handcuffs were snapped on the wrists of the prisoners and they were loaded into the tonneau with the two officers.
stoutlyadverbUS /ˈstaʊtli/
in a resolute manner
From this reading Grattan resisted stoutly, but Boggs went to Banks' assistance, while Matt and Gridly went to McGlory's.
plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
From this reading In almost less time than it takes to tell it, handcuffs were snapped on the wrists of the prisoners and they were loaded into the tonneau with the two officers.
express in words
From this reading In almost less time than it takes to tell it, handcuffs were snapped on the wrists of the prisoners and they were loaded into the tonneau with the two officers.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The skirmish--for it amounted to little more than that--was over with in short order.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The skirmish--for it amounted to little more than that--was over with in short order.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BACK TO THE FARM.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In almost less time than it takes to tell it, handcuffs were snapped on the wrists of the prisoners and they were loaded into the tonneau with the two officers.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading In almost less time than it takes to tell it, handcuffs were snapped on the wrists of the prisoners and they were loaded into the tonneau with the two officers.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading BACK TO THE FARM.
tonneau
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From this reading In almost less time than it takes to tell it, handcuffs were snapped on the wrists of the prisoners and they were loaded into the tonneau with the two officers.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading In almost less time than it takes to tell it, handcuffs were snapped on the wrists of the prisoners and they were loaded into the tonneau with the two officers.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The skirmish--for it amounted to little more than that--was over with in short order.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Grattan resisted stoutly, but Boggs went to Banks' assistance, while Matt and Gridly went to McGlory's.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In almost less time than it takes to tell it, handcuffs were snapped on the wrists of the prisoners and they were loaded into the tonneau with the two officers.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Grattan resisted stoutly, but Boggs went to Banks' assistance, while Matt and Gridly went to McGlory's.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The skirmish--for it amounted to little more than that--was over with in short order.
past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading "It worked as slick as greased lightning, Motor Matt!" cried the delighted sheriff.
wristsnounUS /rɪsts/
plural of “wrist” — a joint between the distal end of the radius and the proximal row of carpal bones
From this reading In almost less time than it takes to tell it, handcuffs were snapped on the wrists of the prisoners and they were loaded into the tonneau with the two officers.
