used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Hoo-ray!' exclaimed Lord Scamperdale, bursting into his sanctum where Mr. Spraggon sat in his hunting coat and slippers, spelling away at a second-hand copy of _Bell's Life_ by the light of a melancholy mould candle.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Hoo-ray!' exclaimed Lord Scamperdale, bursting into his sanctum where Mr. Spraggon sat in his hunting coat and slippers, spelling away at a second-hand copy of _Bell's Life_ by the light of a melancholy mould candle.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Hoo-ray!' exclaimed Lord Scamperdale, bursting into his sanctum where Mr. Spraggon sat in his hunting coat and slippers, spelling away at a second-hand copy of _Bell's Life_ by the light of a melancholy mould candle.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Hoo-ray!' exclaimed Lord Scamperdale, bursting into his sanctum where Mr. Spraggon sat in his hunting coat and slippers, spelling away at a second-hand copy of _Bell's Life_ by the light of a melancholy mould candle.
Bell'snounUS /belz/
possessive form of “bell” — a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
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brushverbUS /brʌʃ/
rub with a brush, or as if with a brush
From this reading 'Hooray, Jack! hooray!' repeated he, waving that proud trophy, a splendid fox's brush, over his grizzly head.
burstingverbUS /ˈbɜːrstɪŋ/
-ing form of “burst” — come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure
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showing who or what does the action
From this reading Hoo-ray!' exclaimed Lord Scamperdale, bursting into his sanctum where Mr. Spraggon sat in his hunting coat and slippers, spelling away at a second-hand copy of _Bell's Life_ by the light of a melancholy mould candle.
stick of wax with a wick in the middle
From this reading Hoo-ray!' exclaimed Lord Scamperdale, bursting into his sanctum where Mr. Spraggon sat in his hunting coat and slippers, spelling away at a second-hand copy of _Bell's Life_ by the light of a melancholy mould candle.
an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
From this reading Hoo-ray!' exclaimed Lord Scamperdale, bursting into his sanctum where Mr. Spraggon sat in his hunting coat and slippers, spelling away at a second-hand copy of _Bell's Life_ by the light of a melancholy mould candle.
a reproduction of a written record (e.g. of a legal or school record)
From this reading Hoo-ray!' exclaimed Lord Scamperdale, bursting into his sanctum where Mr. Spraggon sat in his hunting coat and slippers, spelling away at a second-hand copy of _Bell's Life_ by the light of a melancholy mould candle.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading His lordship was the picture of delight.
at any time
From this reading THE FINEST RUN THAT EVER WAS SEEN 'Hoo-ray, Jack!
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading Hoo-ray!' exclaimed Lord Scamperdale, bursting into his sanctum where Mr. Spraggon sat in his hunting coat and slippers, spelling away at a second-hand copy of _Bell's Life_ by the light of a melancholy mould candle.
FINESTadjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəst/
superlative of “fine” — being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading THE FINEST RUN THAT EVER WAS SEEN 'Hoo-ray, Jack!
fox'snounUS /ˈfɑːksəz/
possessive form of “fox” — alert carnivorous mammal with pointed muzzle and ears and a bushy tail; most are predators that do not hunt in packs
From this reading 'Hooray, Jack! hooray!' repeated he, waving that proud trophy, a splendid fox's brush, over his grizzly head.
grizzlynounUS /ˈɡrɪzli/
powerful brownish-yellow bear of the uplands of western North America
From this reading 'Hooray, Jack! hooray!' repeated he, waving that proud trophy, a splendid fox's brush, over his grizzly head.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had had a tremendous run--the finest run that ever was seen!
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading 'Hooray, Jack! hooray!' repeated he, waving that proud trophy, a splendid fox's brush, over his grizzly head.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading 'Hooray, Jack! hooray!' repeated he, waving that proud trophy, a splendid fox's brush, over his grizzly head.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Hoo-ray!' exclaimed Lord Scamperdale, bursting into his sanctum where Mr. Spraggon sat in his hunting coat and slippers, spelling away at a second-hand copy of _Bell's Life_ by the light of a melancholy mould candle.
Hoo-ray
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From this reading THE FINEST RUN THAT EVER WAS SEEN 'Hoo-ray, Jack!
HooraynounUS /hʊˈreɪ/
a victory cheer
From this reading 'Hooray, Jack! hooray!' repeated he, waving that proud trophy, a splendid fox's brush, over his grizzly head.
the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport
From this reading Hoo-ray!' exclaimed Lord Scamperdale, bursting into his sanctum where Mr. Spraggon sat in his hunting coat and slippers, spelling away at a second-hand copy of _Bell's Life_ by the light of a melancholy mould candle.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Hoo-ray!' exclaimed Lord Scamperdale, bursting into his sanctum where Mr. Spraggon sat in his hunting coat and slippers, spelling away at a second-hand copy of _Bell's Life_ by the light of a melancholy mould candle.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
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a small worthless amount
From this reading THE FINEST RUN THAT EVER WAS SEEN 'Hoo-ray, Jack!
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Hoo-ray!' exclaimed Lord Scamperdale, bursting into his sanctum where Mr. Spraggon sat in his hunting coat and slippers, spelling away at a second-hand copy of _Bell's Life_ by the light of a melancholy mould candle.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Hoo-ray!' exclaimed Lord Scamperdale, bursting into his sanctum where Mr. Spraggon sat in his hunting coat and slippers, spelling away at a second-hand copy of _Bell's Life_ by the light of a melancholy mould candle.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading Hoo-ray!' exclaimed Lord Scamperdale, bursting into his sanctum where Mr. Spraggon sat in his hunting coat and slippers, spelling away at a second-hand copy of _Bell's Life_ by the light of a melancholy mould candle.
lordshipnounUS /ˈlɔːrdʃɪp/
a title used to address any British peer except a duke and extended to a bishop or a judge
From this reading His lordship was the picture of delight.
a feeling of thoughtful sadness
From this reading Hoo-ray!' exclaimed Lord Scamperdale, bursting into his sanctum where Mr. Spraggon sat in his hunting coat and slippers, spelling away at a second-hand copy of _Bell's Life_ by the light of a melancholy mould candle.
mouldverbUS /moʊld/
form in clay, wax, etc
From this reading Hoo-ray!' exclaimed Lord Scamperdale, bursting into his sanctum where Mr. Spraggon sat in his hunting coat and slippers, spelling away at a second-hand copy of _Bell's Life_ by the light of a melancholy mould candle.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Hoo-ray!' exclaimed Lord Scamperdale, bursting into his sanctum where Mr. Spraggon sat in his hunting coat and slippers, spelling away at a second-hand copy of _Bell's Life_ by the light of a melancholy mould candle.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Hoo-ray!' exclaimed Lord Scamperdale, bursting into his sanctum where Mr. Spraggon sat in his hunting coat and slippers, spelling away at a second-hand copy of _Bell's Life_ by the light of a melancholy mould candle.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading 'Hooray, Jack! hooray!' repeated he, waving that proud trophy, a splendid fox's brush, over his grizzly head.
a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading His lordship was the picture of delight.
feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride
From this reading 'Hooray, Jack! hooray!' repeated he, waving that proud trophy, a splendid fox's brush, over his grizzly head.
recurring again and again
From this reading 'Hooray, Jack! hooray!' repeated he, waving that proud trophy, a splendid fox's brush, over his grizzly head.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading THE FINEST RUN THAT EVER WAS SEEN 'Hoo-ray, Jack!
sanctumnounUS /ˈsæŋktəm/
a place of inviolable privacy
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the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Hoo-ray!' exclaimed Lord Scamperdale, bursting into his sanctum where Mr. Spraggon sat in his hunting coat and slippers, spelling away at a second-hand copy of _Bell's Life_ by the light of a melancholy mould candle.
Scamperdale
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From this reading Hoo-ray!' exclaimed Lord Scamperdale, bursting into his sanctum where Mr. Spraggon sat in his hunting coat and slippers, spelling away at a second-hand copy of _Bell's Life_ by the light of a melancholy mould candle.
second-hand
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From this reading Hoo-ray!' exclaimed Lord Scamperdale, bursting into his sanctum where Mr. Spraggon sat in his hunting coat and slippers, spelling away at a second-hand copy of _Bell's Life_ by the light of a melancholy mould candle.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading THE FINEST RUN THAT EVER WAS SEEN 'Hoo-ray, Jack!
slippersnounUS /ˈslɪpərz/
plural of “slipper” — low footwear that can be slipped on and off easily; usually worn indoors
From this reading Hoo-ray!' exclaimed Lord Scamperdale, bursting into his sanctum where Mr. Spraggon sat in his hunting coat and slippers, spelling away at a second-hand copy of _Bell's Life_ by the light of a melancholy mould candle.
spellingnounUS /ˈspelɪŋ/
forming words with letters according to the principles underlying accepted usage
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having great beauty and splendor
From this reading 'Hooray, Jack! hooray!' repeated he, waving that proud trophy, a splendid fox's brush, over his grizzly head.
Spraggon
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From this reading Hoo-ray!' exclaimed Lord Scamperdale, bursting into his sanctum where Mr. Spraggon sat in his hunting coat and slippers, spelling away at a second-hand copy of _Bell's Life_ by the light of a melancholy mould candle.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE FINEST RUN THAT EVER WAS SEEN 'Hoo-ray, Jack!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE FINEST RUN THAT EVER WAS SEEN 'Hoo-ray, Jack!
tremendousadjectiveUS /trəˈmendəs/
extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree
From this reading He had had a tremendous run--the finest run that ever was seen!
trophynounUS /ˈtroʊfi/
an award for success in war or hunting
From this reading 'Hooray, Jack! hooray!' repeated he, waving that proud trophy, a splendid fox's brush, over his grizzly head.
WASauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE FINEST RUN THAT EVER WAS SEEN 'Hoo-ray, Jack!
wavingnounUS /ˈweɪvɪŋ/
the act of signaling by a movement of the hand
From this reading 'Hooray, Jack! hooray!' repeated he, waving that proud trophy, a splendid fox's brush, over his grizzly head.
in or at the place that
From this reading Hoo-ray!' exclaimed Lord Scamperdale, bursting into his sanctum where Mr. Spraggon sat in his hunting coat and slippers, spelling away at a second-hand copy of _Bell's Life_ by the light of a melancholy mould candle.
