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From this reading TO be rudely routed out of a snug nest in a feather bed at 3 o'clock in the morning--a morning with a real chill in it--is not a desirable experience for the average house-bred boy, and even such seasoned campaigners as Billy Barry and Henri Trouville were inclined to grumble when the giant Zorn yanked the covers from their downy couch and gruffly ordered them to get up and dress, and to make haste about it.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A STIRRING HOLIDAY.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading TO be rudely routed out of a snug nest in a feather bed at 3 o'clock in the morning--a morning with a real chill in it--is not a desirable experience for the average house-bred boy, and even such seasoned campaigners as Billy Barry and Henri Trouville were inclined to grumble when the giant Zorn yanked the covers from their downy couch and gruffly ordered them to get up and dress, and to make haste about it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading TO be rudely routed out of a snug nest in a feather bed at 3 o'clock in the morning--a morning with a real chill in it--is not a desirable experience for the average house-bred boy, and even such seasoned campaigners as Billy Barry and Henri Trouville were inclined to grumble when the giant Zorn yanked the covers from their downy couch and gruffly ordered them to get up and dress, and to make haste about it.
used to indicate that a statement explains or supports a previous statement
From this reading "What time is it anyway?" yawned Henri.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading TO be rudely routed out of a snug nest in a feather bed at 3 o'clock in the morning--a morning with a real chill in it--is not a desirable experience for the average house-bred boy, and even such seasoned campaigners as Billy Barry and Henri Trouville were inclined to grumble when the giant Zorn yanked the covers from their downy couch and gruffly ordered them to get up and dress, and to make haste about it.
assumeverbUS /əˈsuːm/
take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof
From this reading By the pale gleam of a couple of candles, and the slight warmth from a newly kindled fire in a white china stove, the "Blitz boys" made their toilets of the interesting characters they were to assume.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading TO be rudely routed out of a snug nest in a feather bed at 3 o'clock in the morning--a morning with a real chill in it--is not a desirable experience for the average house-bred boy, and even such seasoned campaigners as Billy Barry and Henri Trouville were inclined to grumble when the giant Zorn yanked the covers from their downy couch and gruffly ordered them to get up and dress, and to make haste about it.
averageadjectiveUS /ˈævərɪdʒ/
approximating the statistical norm or average or expected value
From this reading TO be rudely routed out of a snug nest in a feather bed at 3 o'clock in the morning--a morning with a real chill in it--is not a desirable experience for the average house-bred boy, and even such seasoned campaigners as Billy Barry and Henri Trouville were inclined to grumble when the giant Zorn yanked the covers from their downy couch and gruffly ordered them to get up and dress, and to make haste about it.
Barry
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From this reading TO be rudely routed out of a snug nest in a feather bed at 3 o'clock in the morning--a morning with a real chill in it--is not a desirable experience for the average house-bred boy, and even such seasoned campaigners as Billy Barry and Henri Trouville were inclined to grumble when the giant Zorn yanked the covers from their downy couch and gruffly ordered them to get up and dress, and to make haste about it.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading TO be rudely routed out of a snug nest in a feather bed at 3 o'clock in the morning--a morning with a real chill in it--is not a desirable experience for the average house-bred boy, and even such seasoned campaigners as Billy Barry and Henri Trouville were inclined to grumble when the giant Zorn yanked the covers from their downy couch and gruffly ordered them to get up and dress, and to make haste about it.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading TO be rudely routed out of a snug nest in a feather bed at 3 o'clock in the morning--a morning with a real chill in it--is not a desirable experience for the average house-bred boy, and even such seasoned campaigners as Billy Barry and Henri Trouville were inclined to grumble when the giant Zorn yanked the covers from their downy couch and gruffly ordered them to get up and dress, and to make haste about it.
a short stout club used primarily by policemen
From this reading TO be rudely routed out of a snug nest in a feather bed at 3 o'clock in the morning--a morning with a real chill in it--is not a desirable experience for the average house-bred boy, and even such seasoned campaigners as Billy Barry and Henri Trouville were inclined to grumble when the giant Zorn yanked the covers from their downy couch and gruffly ordered them to get up and dress, and to make haste about it.
BlitznounUS /blɪts/
(American football) defensive players try to break through the offensive line
From this reading By the pale gleam of a couple of candles, and the slight warmth from a newly kindled fire in a white china stove, the "Blitz boys" made their toilets of the interesting characters they were to assume.
a youthful male person
From this reading TO be rudely routed out of a snug nest in a feather bed at 3 o'clock in the morning--a morning with a real chill in it--is not a desirable experience for the average house-bred boy, and even such seasoned campaigners as Billy Barry and Henri Trouville were inclined to grumble when the giant Zorn yanked the covers from their downy couch and gruffly ordered them to get up and dress, and to make haste about it.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading By the pale gleam of a couple of candles, and the slight warmth from a newly kindled fire in a white china stove, the "Blitz boys" made their toilets of the interesting characters they were to assume.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By the pale gleam of a couple of candles, and the slight warmth from a newly kindled fire in a white china stove, the "Blitz boys" made their toilets of the interesting characters they were to assume.
campaignersnounUS /kæmˈpeɪnərz/
plural of “campaigner” — a politician who is running for public office
From this reading TO be rudely routed out of a snug nest in a feather bed at 3 o'clock in the morning--a morning with a real chill in it--is not a desirable experience for the average house-bred boy, and even such seasoned campaigners as Billy Barry and Henri Trouville were inclined to grumble when the giant Zorn yanked the covers from their downy couch and gruffly ordered them to get up and dress, and to make haste about it.
candlesnounUS /ˈkændəlz/
plural of “candle” — stick of wax with a wick in the middle
From this reading By the pale gleam of a couple of candles, and the slight warmth from a newly kindled fire in a white china stove, the "Blitz boys" made their toilets of the interesting characters they were to assume.
plural of “character” — an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading By the pale gleam of a couple of candles, and the slight warmth from a newly kindled fire in a white china stove, the "Blitz boys" made their toilets of the interesting characters they were to assume.
chillnounUS /tʃɪl/
coldness due to a cold environment
From this reading TO be rudely routed out of a snug nest in a feather bed at 3 o'clock in the morning--a morning with a real chill in it--is not a desirable experience for the average house-bred boy, and even such seasoned campaigners as Billy Barry and Henri Trouville were inclined to grumble when the giant Zorn yanked the covers from their downy couch and gruffly ordered them to get up and dress, and to make haste about it.
chinanounUS /ˈtʃaɪnə/
a communist nation that covers a vast territory in eastern Asia; the most populous country in the world
From this reading By the pale gleam of a couple of candles, and the slight warmth from a newly kindled fire in a white china stove, the "Blitz boys" made their toilets of the interesting characters they were to assume.
couchnounUS /kaʊtʃ/
an upholstered seat for more than one person
From this reading TO be rudely routed out of a snug nest in a feather bed at 3 o'clock in the morning--a morning with a real chill in it--is not a desirable experience for the average house-bred boy, and even such seasoned campaigners as Billy Barry and Henri Trouville were inclined to grumble when the giant Zorn yanked the covers from their downy couch and gruffly ordered them to get up and dress, and to make haste about it.
a pair who associate with one another
From this reading By the pale gleam of a couple of candles, and the slight warmth from a newly kindled fire in a white china stove, the "Blitz boys" made their toilets of the interesting characters they were to assume.
coversnounUS /ˈkʌvərz/
plural of “cover” — a covering that serves to conceal or shelter something
From this reading TO be rudely routed out of a snug nest in a feather bed at 3 o'clock in the morning--a morning with a real chill in it--is not a desirable experience for the average house-bred boy, and even such seasoned campaigners as Billy Barry and Henri Trouville were inclined to grumble when the giant Zorn yanked the covers from their downy couch and gruffly ordered them to get up and dress, and to make haste about it.
desirableadjectiveUS /dɪˈzaɪrəbəl/
worth having or seeking or achieving
From this reading TO be rudely routed out of a snug nest in a feather bed at 3 o'clock in the morning--a morning with a real chill in it--is not a desirable experience for the average house-bred boy, and even such seasoned campaigners as Billy Barry and Henri Trouville were inclined to grumble when the giant Zorn yanked the covers from their downy couch and gruffly ordered them to get up and dress, and to make haste about it.
downyadjectiveUS /ˈdaʊni/
like down or as soft as down
From this reading TO be rudely routed out of a snug nest in a feather bed at 3 o'clock in the morning--a morning with a real chill in it--is not a desirable experience for the average house-bred boy, and even such seasoned campaigners as Billy Barry and Henri Trouville were inclined to grumble when the giant Zorn yanked the covers from their downy couch and gruffly ordered them to get up and dress, and to make haste about it.
put on clothes
From this reading TO be rudely routed out of a snug nest in a feather bed at 3 o'clock in the morning--a morning with a real chill in it--is not a desirable experience for the average house-bred boy, and even such seasoned campaigners as Billy Barry and Henri Trouville were inclined to grumble when the giant Zorn yanked the covers from their downy couch and gruffly ordered them to get up and dress, and to make haste about it.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading "I guess I'm not good enough in higher mathematics to figure it out for you," growled Billy, as he tussled with leather shoestrings that tied, he said, "seven ways for Sunday."
divisible by two
From this reading TO be rudely routed out of a snug nest in a feather bed at 3 o'clock in the morning--a morning with a real chill in it--is not a desirable experience for the average house-bred boy, and even such seasoned campaigners as Billy Barry and Henri Trouville were inclined to grumble when the giant Zorn yanked the covers from their downy couch and gruffly ordered them to get up and dress, and to make haste about it.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading TO be rudely routed out of a snug nest in a feather bed at 3 o'clock in the morning--a morning with a real chill in it--is not a desirable experience for the average house-bred boy, and even such seasoned campaigners as Billy Barry and Henri Trouville were inclined to grumble when the giant Zorn yanked the covers from their downy couch and gruffly ordered them to get up and dress, and to make haste about it.
featherverbUS /ˈfeðər/
join tongue and groove, in carpentry
From this reading TO be rudely routed out of a snug nest in a feather bed at 3 o'clock in the morning--a morning with a real chill in it--is not a desirable experience for the average house-bred boy, and even such seasoned campaigners as Billy Barry and Henri Trouville were inclined to grumble when the giant Zorn yanked the covers from their downy couch and gruffly ordered them to get up and dress, and to make haste about it.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading "I guess I'm not good enough in higher mathematics to figure it out for you," growled Billy, as he tussled with leather shoestrings that tied, he said, "seven ways for Sunday."
start firing a weapon
From this reading By the pale gleam of a couple of candles, and the slight warmth from a newly kindled fire in a white china stove, the "Blitz boys" made their toilets of the interesting characters they were to assume.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading TO be rudely routed out of a snug nest in a feather bed at 3 o'clock in the morning--a morning with a real chill in it--is not a desirable experience for the average house-bred boy, and even such seasoned campaigners as Billy Barry and Henri Trouville were inclined to grumble when the giant Zorn yanked the covers from their downy couch and gruffly ordered them to get up and dress, and to make haste about it.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading TO be rudely routed out of a snug nest in a feather bed at 3 o'clock in the morning--a morning with a real chill in it--is not a desirable experience for the average house-bred boy, and even such seasoned campaigners as Billy Barry and Henri Trouville were inclined to grumble when the giant Zorn yanked the covers from their downy couch and gruffly ordered them to get up and dress, and to make haste about it.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading TO be rudely routed out of a snug nest in a feather bed at 3 o'clock in the morning--a morning with a real chill in it--is not a desirable experience for the average house-bred boy, and even such seasoned campaigners as Billy Barry and Henri Trouville were inclined to grumble when the giant Zorn yanked the covers from their downy couch and gruffly ordered them to get up and dress, and to make haste about it.
any creature of exceptional size
From this reading TO be rudely routed out of a snug nest in a feather bed at 3 o'clock in the morning--a morning with a real chill in it--is not a desirable experience for the average house-bred boy, and even such seasoned campaigners as Billy Barry and Henri Trouville were inclined to grumble when the giant Zorn yanked the covers from their downy couch and gruffly ordered them to get up and dress, and to make haste about it.
gleamverbUS /ɡliːm/
be shiny, as if wet
From this reading By the pale gleam of a couple of candles, and the slight warmth from a newly kindled fire in a white china stove, the "Blitz boys" made their toilets of the interesting characters they were to assume.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "I guess I'm not good enough in higher mathematics to figure it out for you," growled Billy, as he tussled with leather shoestrings that tied, he said, "seven ways for Sunday."
growledverbUS /ɡraʊld/
past form of “growl” — to utter or emit low dull rumbling sounds
From this reading "I guess I'm not good enough in higher mathematics to figure it out for you," growled Billy, as he tussled with leather shoestrings that tied, he said, "seven ways for Sunday."
grufflyadverbUS /ˈɡrʌfli/
in a gruff manner
From this reading TO be rudely routed out of a snug nest in a feather bed at 3 o'clock in the morning--a morning with a real chill in it--is not a desirable experience for the average house-bred boy, and even such seasoned campaigners as Billy Barry and Henri Trouville were inclined to grumble when the giant Zorn yanked the covers from their downy couch and gruffly ordered them to get up and dress, and to make haste about it.
grumbleverbUS /ˈɡrʌmbəl/
show one's unhappiness or critical attitude
From this reading TO be rudely routed out of a snug nest in a feather bed at 3 o'clock in the morning--a morning with a real chill in it--is not a desirable experience for the average house-bred boy, and even such seasoned campaigners as Billy Barry and Henri Trouville were inclined to grumble when the giant Zorn yanked the covers from their downy couch and gruffly ordered them to get up and dress, and to make haste about it.
expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading "I guess I'm not good enough in higher mathematics to figure it out for you," growled Billy, as he tussled with leather shoestrings that tied, he said, "seven ways for Sunday."
overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)
From this reading TO be rudely routed out of a snug nest in a feather bed at 3 o'clock in the morning--a morning with a real chill in it--is not a desirable experience for the average house-bred boy, and even such seasoned campaigners as Billy Barry and Henri Trouville were inclined to grumble when the giant Zorn yanked the covers from their downy couch and gruffly ordered them to get up and dress, and to make haste about it.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I guess I'm not good enough in higher mathematics to figure it out for you," growled Billy, as he tussled with leather shoestrings that tied, he said, "seven ways for Sunday."
Henri
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading TO be rudely routed out of a snug nest in a feather bed at 3 o'clock in the morning--a morning with a real chill in it--is not a desirable experience for the average house-bred boy, and even such seasoned campaigners as Billy Barry and Henri Trouville were inclined to grumble when the giant Zorn yanked the covers from their downy couch and gruffly ordered them to get up and dress, and to make haste about it.
advanced in complexity or elaboration
From this reading "I guess I'm not good enough in higher mathematics to figure it out for you," growled Billy, as he tussled with leather shoestrings that tied, he said, "seven ways for Sunday."
HOLIDAYnounUS /ˈhɑːlədeɪ/
leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading A STIRRING HOLIDAY.
house-bred
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From this reading TO be rudely routed out of a snug nest in a feather bed at 3 o'clock in the morning--a morning with a real chill in it--is not a desirable experience for the average house-bred boy, and even such seasoned campaigners as Billy Barry and Henri Trouville were inclined to grumble when the giant Zorn yanked the covers from their downy couch and gruffly ordered them to get up and dress, and to make haste about it.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I guess I'm not good enough in higher mathematics to figure it out for you," growled Billy, as he tussled with leather shoestrings that tied, he said, "seven ways for Sunday."
I'm
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From this reading "I guess I'm not good enough in higher mathematics to figure it out for you," growled Billy, as he tussled with leather shoestrings that tied, he said, "seven ways for Sunday."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading TO be rudely routed out of a snug nest in a feather bed at 3 o'clock in the morning--a morning with a real chill in it--is not a desirable experience for the average house-bred boy, and even such seasoned campaigners as Billy Barry and Henri Trouville were inclined to grumble when the giant Zorn yanked the covers from their downy couch and gruffly ordered them to get up and dress, and to make haste about it.
(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
From this reading TO be rudely routed out of a snug nest in a feather bed at 3 o'clock in the morning--a morning with a real chill in it--is not a desirable experience for the average house-bred boy, and even such seasoned campaigners as Billy Barry and Henri Trouville were inclined to grumble when the giant Zorn yanked the covers from their downy couch and gruffly ordered them to get up and dress, and to make haste about it.
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading By the pale gleam of a couple of candles, and the slight warmth from a newly kindled fire in a white china stove, the "Blitz boys" made their toilets of the interesting characters they were to assume.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading TO be rudely routed out of a snug nest in a feather bed at 3 o'clock in the morning--a morning with a real chill in it--is not a desirable experience for the average house-bred boy, and even such seasoned campaigners as Billy Barry and Henri Trouville were inclined to grumble when the giant Zorn yanked the covers from their downy couch and gruffly ordered them to get up and dress, and to make haste about it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading TO be rudely routed out of a snug nest in a feather bed at 3 o'clock in the morning--a morning with a real chill in it--is not a desirable experience for the average house-bred boy, and even such seasoned campaigners as Billy Barry and Henri Trouville were inclined to grumble when the giant Zorn yanked the covers from their downy couch and gruffly ordered them to get up and dress, and to make haste about it.
kindledadjectiveUS /ˈkɪndəld/
set afire
From this reading By the pale gleam of a couple of candles, and the slight warmth from a newly kindled fire in a white china stove, the "Blitz boys" made their toilets of the interesting characters they were to assume.
leathernounUS /ˈleðər/
an animal skin made smooth and flexible by removing the hair and then tanning
From this reading "I guess I'm not good enough in higher mathematics to figure it out for you," growled Billy, as he tussled with leather shoestrings that tied, he said, "seven ways for Sunday."
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading By the pale gleam of a couple of candles, and the slight warmth from a newly kindled fire in a white china stove, the "Blitz boys" made their toilets of the interesting characters they were to assume.
engage in
From this reading TO be rudely routed out of a snug nest in a feather bed at 3 o'clock in the morning--a morning with a real chill in it--is not a desirable experience for the average house-bred boy, and even such seasoned campaigners as Billy Barry and Henri Trouville were inclined to grumble when the giant Zorn yanked the covers from their downy couch and gruffly ordered them to get up and dress, and to make haste about it.
mathematicsnounUS /ˌmæθəˈmætɪks/
a science (or group of related sciences) dealing with the logic of quantity and shape and arrangement
From this reading "I guess I'm not good enough in higher mathematics to figure it out for you," growled Billy, as he tussled with leather shoestrings that tied, he said, "seven ways for Sunday."
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading TO be rudely routed out of a snug nest in a feather bed at 3 o'clock in the morning--a morning with a real chill in it--is not a desirable experience for the average house-bred boy, and even such seasoned campaigners as Billy Barry and Henri Trouville were inclined to grumble when the giant Zorn yanked the covers from their downy couch and gruffly ordered them to get up and dress, and to make haste about it.
a structure in which animals lay eggs or give birth to their young
From this reading TO be rudely routed out of a snug nest in a feather bed at 3 o'clock in the morning--a morning with a real chill in it--is not a desirable experience for the average house-bred boy, and even such seasoned campaigners as Billy Barry and Henri Trouville were inclined to grumble when the giant Zorn yanked the covers from their downy couch and gruffly ordered them to get up and dress, and to make haste about it.
newlyadverbUS /ˈnuːli/
very recently
From this reading By the pale gleam of a couple of candles, and the slight warmth from a newly kindled fire in a white china stove, the "Blitz boys" made their toilets of the interesting characters they were to assume.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading TO be rudely routed out of a snug nest in a feather bed at 3 o'clock in the morning--a morning with a real chill in it--is not a desirable experience for the average house-bred boy, and even such seasoned campaigners as Billy Barry and Henri Trouville were inclined to grumble when the giant Zorn yanked the covers from their downy couch and gruffly ordered them to get up and dress, and to make haste about it.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading TO be rudely routed out of a snug nest in a feather bed at 3 o'clock in the morning--a morning with a real chill in it--is not a desirable experience for the average house-bred boy, and even such seasoned campaigners as Billy Barry and Henri Trouville were inclined to grumble when the giant Zorn yanked the covers from their downy couch and gruffly ordered them to get up and dress, and to make haste about it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading TO be rudely routed out of a snug nest in a feather bed at 3 o'clock in the morning--a morning with a real chill in it--is not a desirable experience for the average house-bred boy, and even such seasoned campaigners as Billy Barry and Henri Trouville were inclined to grumble when the giant Zorn yanked the covers from their downy couch and gruffly ordered them to get up and dress, and to make haste about it.
having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule
From this reading TO be rudely routed out of a snug nest in a feather bed at 3 o'clock in the morning--a morning with a real chill in it--is not a desirable experience for the average house-bred boy, and even such seasoned campaigners as Billy Barry and Henri Trouville were inclined to grumble when the giant Zorn yanked the covers from their downy couch and gruffly ordered them to get up and dress, and to make haste about it.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading TO be rudely routed out of a snug nest in a feather bed at 3 o'clock in the morning--a morning with a real chill in it--is not a desirable experience for the average house-bred boy, and even such seasoned campaigners as Billy Barry and Henri Trouville were inclined to grumble when the giant Zorn yanked the covers from their downy couch and gruffly ordered them to get up and dress, and to make haste about it.
very light colored; highly diluted with white
From this reading By the pale gleam of a couple of candles, and the slight warmth from a newly kindled fire in a white china stove, the "Blitz boys" made their toilets of the interesting characters they were to assume.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading TO be rudely routed out of a snug nest in a feather bed at 3 o'clock in the morning--a morning with a real chill in it--is not a desirable experience for the average house-bred boy, and even such seasoned campaigners as Billy Barry and Henri Trouville were inclined to grumble when the giant Zorn yanked the covers from their downy couch and gruffly ordered them to get up and dress, and to make haste about it.
routedverbUS /ˈruːtɪd/
past form of “route” — send documents or materials to appropriate destinations
From this reading TO be rudely routed out of a snug nest in a feather bed at 3 o'clock in the morning--a morning with a real chill in it--is not a desirable experience for the average house-bred boy, and even such seasoned campaigners as Billy Barry and Henri Trouville were inclined to grumble when the giant Zorn yanked the covers from their downy couch and gruffly ordered them to get up and dress, and to make haste about it.
rudelyadverbUS /ˈruːdli/
in an impolite manner
From this reading TO be rudely routed out of a snug nest in a feather bed at 3 o'clock in the morning--a morning with a real chill in it--is not a desirable experience for the average house-bred boy, and even such seasoned campaigners as Billy Barry and Henri Trouville were inclined to grumble when the giant Zorn yanked the covers from their downy couch and gruffly ordered them to get up and dress, and to make haste about it.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I guess I'm not good enough in higher mathematics to figure it out for you," growled Billy, as he tussled with leather shoestrings that tied, he said, "seven ways for Sunday."
seasonedadjectiveUS /ˈsiːzənd/
aged or processed
From this reading TO be rudely routed out of a snug nest in a feather bed at 3 o'clock in the morning--a morning with a real chill in it--is not a desirable experience for the average house-bred boy, and even such seasoned campaigners as Billy Barry and Henri Trouville were inclined to grumble when the giant Zorn yanked the covers from their downy couch and gruffly ordered them to get up and dress, and to make haste about it.
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading "I guess I'm not good enough in higher mathematics to figure it out for you," growled Billy, as he tussled with leather shoestrings that tied, he said, "seven ways for Sunday."
shoestrings
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I guess I'm not good enough in higher mathematics to figure it out for you," growled Billy, as he tussled with leather shoestrings that tied, he said, "seven ways for Sunday."
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading By the pale gleam of a couple of candles, and the slight warmth from a newly kindled fire in a white china stove, the "Blitz boys" made their toilets of the interesting characters they were to assume.
snugadjectiveUS /snʌɡ/
offering safety; well protected or concealed
From this reading TO be rudely routed out of a snug nest in a feather bed at 3 o'clock in the morning--a morning with a real chill in it--is not a desirable experience for the average house-bred boy, and even such seasoned campaigners as Billy Barry and Henri Trouville were inclined to grumble when the giant Zorn yanked the covers from their downy couch and gruffly ordered them to get up and dress, and to make haste about it.
STIRRINGnounUS /ˈstɜːrɪŋ/
agitating a liquid with an implement
From this reading A STIRRING HOLIDAY.
stovenounUS /stoʊv/
a kitchen appliance used for cooking food
From this reading By the pale gleam of a couple of candles, and the slight warmth from a newly kindled fire in a white china stove, the "Blitz boys" made their toilets of the interesting characters they were to assume.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading TO be rudely routed out of a snug nest in a feather bed at 3 o'clock in the morning--a morning with a real chill in it--is not a desirable experience for the average house-bred boy, and even such seasoned campaigners as Billy Barry and Henri Trouville were inclined to grumble when the giant Zorn yanked the covers from their downy couch and gruffly ordered them to get up and dress, and to make haste about it.
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading "I guess I'm not good enough in higher mathematics to figure it out for you," growled Billy, as he tussled with leather shoestrings that tied, he said, "seven ways for Sunday."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I guess I'm not good enough in higher mathematics to figure it out for you," growled Billy, as he tussled with leather shoestrings that tied, he said, "seven ways for Sunday."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading TO be rudely routed out of a snug nest in a feather bed at 3 o'clock in the morning--a morning with a real chill in it--is not a desirable experience for the average house-bred boy, and even such seasoned campaigners as Billy Barry and Henri Trouville were inclined to grumble when the giant Zorn yanked the covers from their downy couch and gruffly ordered them to get up and dress, and to make haste about it.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading TO be rudely routed out of a snug nest in a feather bed at 3 o'clock in the morning--a morning with a real chill in it--is not a desirable experience for the average house-bred boy, and even such seasoned campaigners as Billy Barry and Henri Trouville were inclined to grumble when the giant Zorn yanked the covers from their downy couch and gruffly ordered them to get up and dress, and to make haste about it.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading TO be rudely routed out of a snug nest in a feather bed at 3 o'clock in the morning--a morning with a real chill in it--is not a desirable experience for the average house-bred boy, and even such seasoned campaigners as Billy Barry and Henri Trouville were inclined to grumble when the giant Zorn yanked the covers from their downy couch and gruffly ordered them to get up and dress, and to make haste about it.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading By the pale gleam of a couple of candles, and the slight warmth from a newly kindled fire in a white china stove, the "Blitz boys" made their toilets of the interesting characters they were to assume.
bound or secured closely
From this reading "I guess I'm not good enough in higher mathematics to figure it out for you," growled Billy, as he tussled with leather shoestrings that tied, he said, "seven ways for Sunday."
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "What time is it anyway?" yawned Henri.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading TO be rudely routed out of a snug nest in a feather bed at 3 o'clock in the morning--a morning with a real chill in it--is not a desirable experience for the average house-bred boy, and even such seasoned campaigners as Billy Barry and Henri Trouville were inclined to grumble when the giant Zorn yanked the covers from their downy couch and gruffly ordered them to get up and dress, and to make haste about it.
toiletsnounUS /ˈtɔɪləts/
plural of “toilet” — a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading By the pale gleam of a couple of candles, and the slight warmth from a newly kindled fire in a white china stove, the "Blitz boys" made their toilets of the interesting characters they were to assume.
Trouville
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From this reading TO be rudely routed out of a snug nest in a feather bed at 3 o'clock in the morning--a morning with a real chill in it--is not a desirable experience for the average house-bred boy, and even such seasoned campaigners as Billy Barry and Henri Trouville were inclined to grumble when the giant Zorn yanked the covers from their downy couch and gruffly ordered them to get up and dress, and to make haste about it.
tussledverbUS /ˈtʌsəld/
past form of “tussle” — fight or struggle in a confused way at close quarters
From this reading "I guess I'm not good enough in higher mathematics to figure it out for you," growled Billy, as he tussled with leather shoestrings that tied, he said, "seven ways for Sunday."
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading TO be rudely routed out of a snug nest in a feather bed at 3 o'clock in the morning--a morning with a real chill in it--is not a desirable experience for the average house-bred boy, and even such seasoned campaigners as Billy Barry and Henri Trouville were inclined to grumble when the giant Zorn yanked the covers from their downy couch and gruffly ordered them to get up and dress, and to make haste about it.
warmthnounUS /wɔːrmθ/
the sensation caused by heat energy
From this reading By the pale gleam of a couple of candles, and the slight warmth from a newly kindled fire in a white china stove, the "Blitz boys" made their toilets of the interesting characters they were to assume.
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading "I guess I'm not good enough in higher mathematics to figure it out for you," growled Billy, as he tussled with leather shoestrings that tied, he said, "seven ways for Sunday."
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading TO be rudely routed out of a snug nest in a feather bed at 3 o'clock in the morning--a morning with a real chill in it--is not a desirable experience for the average house-bred boy, and even such seasoned campaigners as Billy Barry and Henri Trouville were inclined to grumble when the giant Zorn yanked the covers from their downy couch and gruffly ordered them to get up and dress, and to make haste about it.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What time is it anyway?" yawned Henri.
at the time that
From this reading TO be rudely routed out of a snug nest in a feather bed at 3 o'clock in the morning--a morning with a real chill in it--is not a desirable experience for the average house-bred boy, and even such seasoned campaigners as Billy Barry and Henri Trouville were inclined to grumble when the giant Zorn yanked the covers from their downy couch and gruffly ordered them to get up and dress, and to make haste about it.
a Caucasian
From this reading By the pale gleam of a couple of candles, and the slight warmth from a newly kindled fire in a white china stove, the "Blitz boys" made their toilets of the interesting characters they were to assume.
in the company of; together with
From this reading TO be rudely routed out of a snug nest in a feather bed at 3 o'clock in the morning--a morning with a real chill in it--is not a desirable experience for the average house-bred boy, and even such seasoned campaigners as Billy Barry and Henri Trouville were inclined to grumble when the giant Zorn yanked the covers from their downy couch and gruffly ordered them to get up and dress, and to make haste about it.
yankedverbUS /jæŋkt/
past form of “yank” — pull, or move with a sudden movement
From this reading TO be rudely routed out of a snug nest in a feather bed at 3 o'clock in the morning--a morning with a real chill in it--is not a desirable experience for the average house-bred boy, and even such seasoned campaigners as Billy Barry and Henri Trouville were inclined to grumble when the giant Zorn yanked the covers from their downy couch and gruffly ordered them to get up and dress, and to make haste about it.
yawnedverbUS /jɔːnd/
past form of “yawn” — utter a yawn, as from lack of oxygen or when one is tired
From this reading "What time is it anyway?" yawned Henri.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I guess I'm not good enough in higher mathematics to figure it out for you," growled Billy, as he tussled with leather shoestrings that tied, he said, "seven ways for Sunday."
Zorn
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading TO be rudely routed out of a snug nest in a feather bed at 3 o'clock in the morning--a morning with a real chill in it--is not a desirable experience for the average house-bred boy, and even such seasoned campaigners as Billy Barry and Henri Trouville were inclined to grumble when the giant Zorn yanked the covers from their downy couch and gruffly ordered them to get up and dress, and to make haste about it.
