used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading WRECK OF THE TOWER A loud shout of laughter went up at the surprised look on Bart's face.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He did not know what to say, and he shook his head to get rid of the confetti that clung even to his eyebrows.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading WRECK OF THE TOWER A loud shout of laughter went up at the surprised look on Bart's face.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading He had hoped to get away undiscovered but his chums had been too smart for him.
Bart'snounUS /bɑːrts/
possessive form of “bart” — a member of the British order of honor; ranks below a baron but above a knight
From this reading WRECK OF THE TOWER A loud shout of laughter went up at the surprised look on Bart's face.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He had hoped to get away undiscovered but his chums had been too smart for him.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He had hoped to get away undiscovered but his chums had been too smart for him.
chumsnounUS /tʃʌmz/
plural of “chum” — a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading He had hoped to get away undiscovered but his chums had been too smart for him.
clungverbUS /klʌŋ/
inflected form of “cling” — come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation
From this reading He did not know what to say, and he shook his head to get rid of the confetti that clung even to his eyebrows.
confettinounUS /kənˈfeti/
small pieces or streamers of colored paper that are thrown around on festive occasions (as at a wedding)
From this reading He did not know what to say, and he shook his head to get rid of the confetti that clung even to his eyebrows.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading He opened his mouth to speak, and the hickory nut he had placed in it to make his voice sound deep, dropped out and rolled on the floor.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He did not know what to say, and he shook his head to get rid of the confetti that clung even to his eyebrows.
inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground
From this reading He opened his mouth to speak, and the hickory nut he had placed in it to make his voice sound deep, dropped out and rolled on the floor.
divisible by two
From this reading He did not know what to say, and he shook his head to get rid of the confetti that clung even to his eyebrows.
eyebrowsnounUS /ˈaɪbraʊz/
plural of “eyebrow” — the arch of hair above each eye
From this reading He did not know what to say, and he shook his head to get rid of the confetti that clung even to his eyebrows.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading WRECK OF THE TOWER A loud shout of laughter went up at the surprised look on Bart's face.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading He opened his mouth to speak, and the hickory nut he had placed in it to make his voice sound deep, dropped out and rolled on the floor.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He had hoped to get away undiscovered but his chums had been too smart for him.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading He did not know what to say, and he shook his head to get rid of the confetti that clung even to his eyebrows.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had hoped to get away undiscovered but his chums had been too smart for him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He did not know what to say, and he shook his head to get rid of the confetti that clung even to his eyebrows.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading He did not know what to say, and he shook his head to get rid of the confetti that clung even to his eyebrows.
hickorynounUS /ˈhɪkəri/
valuable tough heavy hardwood from various hickory trees
From this reading He opened his mouth to speak, and the hickory nut he had placed in it to make his voice sound deep, dropped out and rolled on the floor.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He had hoped to get away undiscovered but his chums had been too smart for him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He did not know what to say, and he shook his head to get rid of the confetti that clung even to his eyebrows.
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading He had hoped to get away undiscovered but his chums had been too smart for him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He opened his mouth to speak, and the hickory nut he had placed in it to make his voice sound deep, dropped out and rolled on the floor.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He opened his mouth to speak, and the hickory nut he had placed in it to make his voice sound deep, dropped out and rolled on the floor.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading He did not know what to say, and he shook his head to get rid of the confetti that clung even to his eyebrows.
the sound of laughing
From this reading WRECK OF THE TOWER A loud shout of laughter went up at the surprised look on Bart's face.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading WRECK OF THE TOWER A loud shout of laughter went up at the surprised look on Bart's face.
characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity
From this reading WRECK OF THE TOWER A loud shout of laughter went up at the surprised look on Bart's face.
engage in
From this reading He opened his mouth to speak, and the hickory nut he had placed in it to make his voice sound deep, dropped out and rolled on the floor.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading At this there was more laughter.
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading He opened his mouth to speak, and the hickory nut he had placed in it to make his voice sound deep, dropped out and rolled on the floor.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He did not know what to say, and he shook his head to get rid of the confetti that clung even to his eyebrows.
nutnounUS /nʌt/
usually large hard-shelled seed
From this reading He opened his mouth to speak, and the hickory nut he had placed in it to make his voice sound deep, dropped out and rolled on the floor.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading WRECK OF THE TOWER A loud shout of laughter went up at the surprised look on Bart's face.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading WRECK OF THE TOWER A loud shout of laughter went up at the surprised look on Bart's face.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading He opened his mouth to speak, and the hickory nut he had placed in it to make his voice sound deep, dropped out and rolled on the floor.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He opened his mouth to speak, and the hickory nut he had placed in it to make his voice sound deep, dropped out and rolled on the floor.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading He opened his mouth to speak, and the hickory nut he had placed in it to make his voice sound deep, dropped out and rolled on the floor.
relieve from
From this reading He did not know what to say, and he shook his head to get rid of the confetti that clung even to his eyebrows.
especially of petals or leaves in bud; having margins rolled inward
From this reading He opened his mouth to speak, and the hickory nut he had placed in it to make his voice sound deep, dropped out and rolled on the floor.
express in words
From this reading He did not know what to say, and he shook his head to get rid of the confetti that clung even to his eyebrows.
a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment
From this reading He did not know what to say, and he shook his head to get rid of the confetti that clung even to his eyebrows.
utter in a loud voice; talk in a loud voice (usually denoting characteristic manner of speaking)
From this reading WRECK OF THE TOWER A loud shout of laughter went up at the surprised look on Bart's face.
smartadjectiveUS /smɑːrt/
showing mental alertness and calculation and resourcefulness
From this reading He had hoped to get away undiscovered but his chums had been too smart for him.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading He opened his mouth to speak, and the hickory nut he had placed in it to make his voice sound deep, dropped out and rolled on the floor.
express in speech
From this reading He opened his mouth to speak, and the hickory nut he had placed in it to make his voice sound deep, dropped out and rolled on the floor.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading WRECK OF THE TOWER A loud shout of laughter went up at the surprised look on Bart's face.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He did not know what to say, and he shook his head to get rid of the confetti that clung even to his eyebrows.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WRECK OF THE TOWER A loud shout of laughter went up at the surprised look on Bart's face.
in or at that place or location
From this reading At this there was more laughter.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading At this there was more laughter.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He did not know what to say, and he shook his head to get rid of the confetti that clung even to his eyebrows.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading He had hoped to get away undiscovered but his chums had been too smart for him.
a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building
From this reading WRECK OF THE TOWER A loud shout of laughter went up at the surprised look on Bart's face.
undiscoveredadjectiveUS /ˌʌndɪˈskʌvərd/
not discovered
From this reading He had hoped to get away undiscovered but his chums had been too smart for him.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading WRECK OF THE TOWER A loud shout of laughter went up at the surprised look on Bart's face.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading He opened his mouth to speak, and the hickory nut he had placed in it to make his voice sound deep, dropped out and rolled on the floor.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading At this there was more laughter.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading WRECK OF THE TOWER A loud shout of laughter went up at the surprised look on Bart's face.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading He did not know what to say, and he shook his head to get rid of the confetti that clung even to his eyebrows.
WRECKnounUS /rek/
something or someone that has suffered ruin or dilapidation
From this reading WRECK OF THE TOWER A loud shout of laughter went up at the surprised look on Bart's face.
