used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “Because a bullet would be of no use against that heavy shell,” replied Chick.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading “Because a bullet would be of no use against that heavy shell,” replied Chick.
aimverbUS /eɪm/
point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards
From this reading “The only way to kill that animal would be to aim under it, and that could hardly be done while it is jumping around.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “The only way to kill that animal would be to aim under it, and that could hardly be done while it is jumping around.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading “The only way to kill that animal would be to aim under it, and that could hardly be done while it is jumping around.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading “The only way to kill that animal would be to aim under it, and that could hardly be done while it is jumping around.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “Because a bullet would be of no use against that heavy shell,” replied Chick.
for the reason that
From this reading “Because a bullet would be of no use against that heavy shell,” replied Chick.
believesverbUS /bɪˈliːvz/
third-person singular of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading You may be sure the chief believes a spear is the most handy tool for what he has to do, or he would not have taken Jai Singh’s from him.”
bulletnounUS /ˈbʊlət/
a projectile that is fired from a gun
From this reading “Because a bullet would be of no use against that heavy shell,” replied Chick.
ChicknounUS /tʃɪk/
young bird especially of domestic fowl
From this reading “Why didn’t he take his rifle?” whispered Patsy to Chick.
a person who is in charge
From this reading You may be sure the chief believes a spear is the most handy tool for what he has to do, or he would not have taken Jai Singh’s from him.”
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading “The only way to kill that animal would be to aim under it, and that could hardly be done while it is jumping around.
didn't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Why didn’t he take his rifle?” whispered Patsy to Chick.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading You may be sure the chief believes a spear is the most handy tool for what he has to do, or he would not have taken Jai Singh’s from him.”
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading “The only way to kill that animal would be to aim under it, and that could hardly be done while it is jumping around.
FATALadjectiveUS /ˈfeɪtəl/
bringing death
From this reading THE FATAL THRUST.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading You may be sure the chief believes a spear is the most handy tool for what he has to do, or he would not have taken Jai Singh’s from him.”
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading You may be sure the chief believes a spear is the most handy tool for what he has to do, or he would not have taken Jai Singh’s from him.”
handyadjectiveUS /ˈhændi/
easy to reach
From this reading You may be sure the chief believes a spear is the most handy tool for what he has to do, or he would not have taken Jai Singh’s from him.”
only a very short time before
From this reading “The only way to kill that animal would be to aim under it, and that could hardly be done while it is jumping around.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading You may be sure the chief believes a spear is the most handy tool for what he has to do, or he would not have taken Jai Singh’s from him.”
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading You may be sure the chief believes a spear is the most handy tool for what he has to do, or he would not have taken Jai Singh’s from him.”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Why didn’t he take his rifle?” whispered Patsy to Chick.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading “Because a bullet would be of no use against that heavy shell,” replied Chick.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading You may be sure the chief believes a spear is the most handy tool for what he has to do, or he would not have taken Jai Singh’s from him.”
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “Why didn’t he take his rifle?” whispered Patsy to Chick.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “The only way to kill that animal would be to aim under it, and that could hardly be done while it is jumping around.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “The only way to kill that animal would be to aim under it, and that could hardly be done while it is jumping around.
Jai
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading You may be sure the chief believes a spear is the most handy tool for what he has to do, or he would not have taken Jai Singh’s from him.”
jumpingnounUS /ˈdʒʌmpɪŋ/
the act of participating in an athletic competition in which you must jump
From this reading “The only way to kill that animal would be to aim under it, and that could hardly be done while it is jumping around.
cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading “The only way to kill that animal would be to aim under it, and that could hardly be done while it is jumping around.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading You may be sure the chief believes a spear is the most handy tool for what he has to do, or he would not have taken Jai Singh’s from him.”
used to form the superlative
From this reading You may be sure the chief believes a spear is the most handy tool for what he has to do, or he would not have taken Jai Singh’s from him.”
not any; not one
From this reading “Because a bullet would be of no use against that heavy shell,” replied Chick.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading You may be sure the chief believes a spear is the most handy tool for what he has to do, or he would not have taken Jai Singh’s from him.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “Because a bullet would be of no use against that heavy shell,” replied Chick.
and nothing more
From this reading “The only way to kill that animal would be to aim under it, and that could hardly be done while it is jumping around.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading You may be sure the chief believes a spear is the most handy tool for what he has to do, or he would not have taken Jai Singh’s from him.”
PatsynounUS /ˈpætsi/
a person who is gullible and easy to take advantage of
From this reading “Why didn’t he take his rifle?” whispered Patsy to Chick.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading “Because a bullet would be of no use against that heavy shell,” replied Chick.
steal goods; take as spoils
From this reading “Why didn’t he take his rifle?” whispered Patsy to Chick.
shellnounUS /ʃel/
ammunition consisting of a cylindrical metal casing containing an explosive charge and a projectile; fired from a large gun
From this reading “Because a bullet would be of no use against that heavy shell,” replied Chick.
Singh's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading You may be sure the chief believes a spear is the most handy tool for what he has to do, or he would not have taken Jai Singh’s from him.”
spearnounUS /spɪr/
a long pointed rod used as a tool or weapon
From this reading You may be sure the chief believes a spear is the most handy tool for what he has to do, or he would not have taken Jai Singh’s from him.”
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading You may be sure the chief believes a spear is the most handy tool for what he has to do, or he would not have taken Jai Singh’s from him.”
carry out
From this reading “Why didn’t he take his rifle?” whispered Patsy to Chick.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading You may be sure the chief believes a spear is the most handy tool for what he has to do, or he would not have taken Jai Singh’s from him.”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “Because a bullet would be of no use against that heavy shell,” replied Chick.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE FATAL THRUST.
push forcefully
From this reading THE FATAL THRUST.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “Why didn’t he take his rifle?” whispered Patsy to Chick.
toolnounUS /tuːl/
an implement used in the practice of a vocation
From this reading You may be sure the chief believes a spear is the most handy tool for what he has to do, or he would not have taken Jai Singh’s from him.”
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading “The only way to kill that animal would be to aim under it, and that could hardly be done while it is jumping around.
the act of using
From this reading “Because a bullet would be of no use against that heavy shell,” replied Chick.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading “The only way to kill that animal would be to aim under it, and that could hardly be done while it is jumping around.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading You may be sure the chief believes a spear is the most handy tool for what he has to do, or he would not have taken Jai Singh’s from him.”
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading “The only way to kill that animal would be to aim under it, and that could hardly be done while it is jumping around.
spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords
From this reading “Why didn’t he take his rifle?” whispered Patsy to Chick.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading “Why didn’t he take his rifle?” whispered Patsy to Chick.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading “Because a bullet would be of no use against that heavy shell,” replied Chick.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You may be sure the chief believes a spear is the most handy tool for what he has to do, or he would not have taken Jai Singh’s from him.”
