used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Chatz pointed a quivering finger upward as he gave utterance to these words.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Of course both Elmer and the lengthy scout followed his directions, and turned an inquiring gaze toward the dimly seen rafters of the old deserted mill.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Of course both Elmer and the lengthy scout followed his directions, and turned an inquiring gaze toward the dimly seen rafters of the old deserted mill.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Gee whittaker! what in the dickens are they?" exclaimed Lil Artha, as his startled eyes rested on what seemed to be countless numbers of queer little bunches of dusky gray or brown hair.
Artha
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From this reading "Gee whittaker! what in the dickens are they?" exclaimed Lil Artha, as his startled eyes rested on what seemed to be countless numbers of queer little bunches of dusky gray or brown hair.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Chatz pointed a quivering finger upward as he gave utterance to these words.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Gee whittaker! what in the dickens are they?" exclaimed Lil Artha, as his startled eyes rested on what seemed to be countless numbers of queer little bunches of dusky gray or brown hair.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Of course both Elmer and the lengthy scout followed his directions, and turned an inquiring gaze toward the dimly seen rafters of the old deserted mill.
an orange of low brightness and saturation
From this reading "Gee whittaker! what in the dickens are they?" exclaimed Lil Artha, as his startled eyes rested on what seemed to be countless numbers of queer little bunches of dusky gray or brown hair.
bunchesnounUS /ˈbʌntʃəz/
plural of “bunch” — a grouping of a number of similar things
From this reading "Gee whittaker! what in the dickens are they?" exclaimed Lil Artha, as his startled eyes rested on what seemed to be countless numbers of queer little bunches of dusky gray or brown hair.
Chatz
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From this reading Chatz pointed a quivering finger upward as he gave utterance to these words.
countlessadjectiveUS /ˈkaʊntləs/
too numerous to be counted
From this reading "Gee whittaker! what in the dickens are they?" exclaimed Lil Artha, as his startled eyes rested on what seemed to be countless numbers of queer little bunches of dusky gray or brown hair.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Of course both Elmer and the lengthy scout followed his directions, and turned an inquiring gaze toward the dimly seen rafters of the old deserted mill.
forsaken by owner or inhabitants
From this reading Of course both Elmer and the lengthy scout followed his directions, and turned an inquiring gaze toward the dimly seen rafters of the old deserted mill.
dickensnounUS /ˈdɪkənz/
a word used in exclamations of confusion
From this reading "Gee whittaker! what in the dickens are they?" exclaimed Lil Artha, as his startled eyes rested on what seemed to be countless numbers of queer little bunches of dusky gray or brown hair.
dimlyadverbUS /ˈdɪmli/
in a dim indistinct manner
From this reading Of course both Elmer and the lengthy scout followed his directions, and turned an inquiring gaze toward the dimly seen rafters of the old deserted mill.
plural of “direction” — a line leading to a place or point
From this reading Of course both Elmer and the lengthy scout followed his directions, and turned an inquiring gaze toward the dimly seen rafters of the old deserted mill.
duskyadjective
lighted by or as if by twilight
From this reading "Gee whittaker! what in the dickens are they?" exclaimed Lil Artha, as his startled eyes rested on what seemed to be countless numbers of queer little bunches of dusky gray or brown hair.
Elmer
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From this reading Of course both Elmer and the lengthy scout followed his directions, and turned an inquiring gaze toward the dimly seen rafters of the old deserted mill.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "Gee whittaker! what in the dickens are they?" exclaimed Lil Artha, as his startled eyes rested on what seemed to be countless numbers of queer little bunches of dusky gray or brown hair.
opinion or judgment
From this reading "Gee whittaker! what in the dickens are they?" exclaimed Lil Artha, as his startled eyes rested on what seemed to be countless numbers of queer little bunches of dusky gray or brown hair.
plural of “fellow” — a boy or man
From this reading "Say, just look up there, fellows!"
feel or handle with the fingers
From this reading Chatz pointed a quivering finger upward as he gave utterance to these words.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Of course both Elmer and the lengthy scout followed his directions, and turned an inquiring gaze toward the dimly seen rafters of the old deserted mill.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Chatz pointed a quivering finger upward as he gave utterance to these words.
a long fixed look
From this reading Of course both Elmer and the lengthy scout followed his directions, and turned an inquiring gaze toward the dimly seen rafters of the old deserted mill.
GeenounUS /dʒiː/
a unit of force equal to the force exerted by gravity; used to indicate the force to which a body is subjected when it is accelerated
From this reading "Gee whittaker! what in the dickens are they?" exclaimed Lil Artha, as his startled eyes rested on what seemed to be countless numbers of queer little bunches of dusky gray or brown hair.
a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading "Gee whittaker! what in the dickens are they?" exclaimed Lil Artha, as his startled eyes rested on what seemed to be countless numbers of queer little bunches of dusky gray or brown hair.
GROWSverbUS /ɡroʊz/
third-person singular of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading THE TRAIL GROWS WARMER.
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading "Gee whittaker! what in the dickens are they?" exclaimed Lil Artha, as his startled eyes rested on what seemed to be countless numbers of queer little bunches of dusky gray or brown hair.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Chatz pointed a quivering finger upward as he gave utterance to these words.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Of course both Elmer and the lengthy scout followed his directions, and turned an inquiring gaze toward the dimly seen rafters of the old deserted mill.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Gee whittaker! what in the dickens are they?" exclaimed Lil Artha, as his startled eyes rested on what seemed to be countless numbers of queer little bunches of dusky gray or brown hair.
inquiringadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪərɪŋ/
given to inquiry
From this reading Of course both Elmer and the lengthy scout followed his directions, and turned an inquiring gaze toward the dimly seen rafters of the old deserted mill.
and nothing more
From this reading "Say, just look up there, fellows!"
lengthyadjectiveUS /ˈleŋθi/
relatively long in duration; tediously protracted
From this reading Of course both Elmer and the lengthy scout followed his directions, and turned an inquiring gaze toward the dimly seen rafters of the old deserted mill.
Lil
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From this reading "Gee whittaker! what in the dickens are they?" exclaimed Lil Artha, as his startled eyes rested on what seemed to be countless numbers of queer little bunches of dusky gray or brown hair.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "Gee whittaker! what in the dickens are they?" exclaimed Lil Artha, as his startled eyes rested on what seemed to be countless numbers of queer little bunches of dusky gray or brown hair.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "Say, just look up there, fellows!"
millverbUS /mɪl/
move about in a confused manner
From this reading Of course both Elmer and the lengthy scout followed his directions, and turned an inquiring gaze toward the dimly seen rafters of the old deserted mill.
the fourth book of the Old Testament; contains a record of the number of Israelites who followed Moses out of Egypt
From this reading "Gee whittaker! what in the dickens are they?" exclaimed Lil Artha, as his startled eyes rested on what seemed to be countless numbers of queer little bunches of dusky gray or brown hair.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Of course both Elmer and the lengthy scout followed his directions, and turned an inquiring gaze toward the dimly seen rafters of the old deserted mill.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Of course both Elmer and the lengthy scout followed his directions, and turned an inquiring gaze toward the dimly seen rafters of the old deserted mill.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Gee whittaker! what in the dickens are they?" exclaimed Lil Artha, as his startled eyes rested on what seemed to be countless numbers of queer little bunches of dusky gray or brown hair.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "Gee whittaker! what in the dickens are they?" exclaimed Lil Artha, as his startled eyes rested on what seemed to be countless numbers of queer little bunches of dusky gray or brown hair.
having a point
From this reading Chatz pointed a quivering finger upward as he gave utterance to these words.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading "Gee whittaker! what in the dickens are they?" exclaimed Lil Artha, as his startled eyes rested on what seemed to be countless numbers of queer little bunches of dusky gray or brown hair.
quiveringnounUS /ˈkwɪvərɪŋ/
a shaky motion
From this reading Chatz pointed a quivering finger upward as he gave utterance to these words.
raftersnounUS /ˈræftərz/
plural of “rafter” — one of several parallel sloping beams that support a roof
From this reading Of course both Elmer and the lengthy scout followed his directions, and turned an inquiring gaze toward the dimly seen rafters of the old deserted mill.
not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing
From this reading "Gee whittaker! what in the dickens are they?" exclaimed Lil Artha, as his startled eyes rested on what seemed to be countless numbers of queer little bunches of dusky gray or brown hair.
express in words
From this reading "Say, just look up there, fellows!"
scoutnounUS /skaʊt/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading Of course both Elmer and the lengthy scout followed his directions, and turned an inquiring gaze toward the dimly seen rafters of the old deserted mill.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading "Gee whittaker! what in the dickens are they?" exclaimed Lil Artha, as his startled eyes rested on what seemed to be countless numbers of queer little bunches of dusky gray or brown hair.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Of course both Elmer and the lengthy scout followed his directions, and turned an inquiring gaze toward the dimly seen rafters of the old deserted mill.
excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement
From this reading "Gee whittaker! what in the dickens are they?" exclaimed Lil Artha, as his startled eyes rested on what seemed to be countless numbers of queer little bunches of dusky gray or brown hair.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE TRAIL GROWS WARMER.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "Say, just look up there, fellows!"
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Chatz pointed a quivering finger upward as he gave utterance to these words.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Gee whittaker! what in the dickens are they?" exclaimed Lil Artha, as his startled eyes rested on what seemed to be countless numbers of queer little bunches of dusky gray or brown hair.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Chatz pointed a quivering finger upward as he gave utterance to these words.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading Of course both Elmer and the lengthy scout followed his directions, and turned an inquiring gaze toward the dimly seen rafters of the old deserted mill.
a track or mark left by something that has passed
From this reading THE TRAIL GROWS WARMER.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Of course both Elmer and the lengthy scout followed his directions, and turned an inquiring gaze toward the dimly seen rafters of the old deserted mill.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "Say, just look up there, fellows!"
upwardadjectiveUS /ˈʌpwərd/
directed up
From this reading Chatz pointed a quivering finger upward as he gave utterance to these words.
utterancenounUS /ˈʌtərəns/
the use of uttered sounds for auditory communication
From this reading Chatz pointed a quivering finger upward as he gave utterance to these words.
WARMERnounUS /ˈwɔːrmər/
device that heats water or supplies warmth to a room
From this reading THE TRAIL GROWS WARMER.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "Gee whittaker! what in the dickens are they?" exclaimed Lil Artha, as his startled eyes rested on what seemed to be countless numbers of queer little bunches of dusky gray or brown hair.
whittaker
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From this reading "Gee whittaker! what in the dickens are they?" exclaimed Lil Artha, as his startled eyes rested on what seemed to be countless numbers of queer little bunches of dusky gray or brown hair.
the words that are spoken
From this reading Chatz pointed a quivering finger upward as he gave utterance to these words.
