used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Lemon jaw breakers (four for a cent) did duty as dumdum bullets, but the clamoring host, disregarding all the usages of civilized warfare, ate the ammunition and cried for more.
accompanyverbUS /əˈkʌmpəni/
be present or associated with an event or entity
From this reading THE LAST SALLY We are now to accompany our hero in his masterly retreat after the evacuation of Snailsdale Manor.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading THE LAST SALLY We are now to accompany our hero in his masterly retreat after the evacuation of Snailsdale Manor.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Lemon jaw breakers (four for a cent) did duty as dumdum bullets, but the clamoring host, disregarding all the usages of civilized warfare, ate the ammunition and cried for more.
ammunitionnounUS /ˌæmjəˈnɪʃən/
projectiles to be fired from a gun
From this reading Lemon jaw breakers (four for a cent) did duty as dumdum bullets, but the clamoring host, disregarding all the usages of civilized warfare, ate the ammunition and cried for more.
AmongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Among the laughing multitude which enlivened the departure of our heroes, Pee-wee saw Hope Stillmore sitting with several girls in Everett Braggen’s flivver and laughing with them.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading We need not pause to describe the cowardly attack of the Snailsdalions, how they pulled the bunting from the departing float and how our hero, crouching on the edge of the roof behind the enormous sign, hurled volleys of deadly doughnuts at the pursuing legion.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE LAST SALLY We are now to accompany our hero in his masterly retreat after the evacuation of Snailsdale Manor.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Lemon jaw breakers (four for a cent) did duty as dumdum bullets, but the clamoring host, disregarding all the usages of civilized warfare, ate the ammunition and cried for more.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading We need not pause to describe the cowardly attack of the Snailsdalions, how they pulled the bunting from the departing float and how our hero, crouching on the edge of the roof behind the enormous sign, hurled volleys of deadly doughnuts at the pursuing legion.
goddess of criminal rashness and its punishment
From this reading Lemon jaw breakers (four for a cent) did duty as dumdum bullets, but the clamoring host, disregarding all the usages of civilized warfare, ate the ammunition and cried for more.
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading We need not pause to describe the cowardly attack of the Snailsdalions, how they pulled the bunting from the departing float and how our hero, crouching on the edge of the roof behind the enormous sign, hurled volleys of deadly doughnuts at the pursuing legion.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading We need not pause to describe the cowardly attack of the Snailsdalions, how they pulled the bunting from the departing float and how our hero, crouching on the edge of the roof behind the enormous sign, hurled volleys of deadly doughnuts at the pursuing legion.
Braggen's
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From this reading Among the laughing multitude which enlivened the departure of our heroes, Pee-wee saw Hope Stillmore sitting with several girls in Everett Braggen’s flivver and laughing with them.
breakersnounUS /ˈbreɪkərz/
waves breaking on the shore
From this reading Lemon jaw breakers (four for a cent) did duty as dumdum bullets, but the clamoring host, disregarding all the usages of civilized warfare, ate the ammunition and cried for more.
bulletsnounUS /ˈbʊləts/
plural of “bullet” — a projectile that is fired from a gun
From this reading Lemon jaw breakers (four for a cent) did duty as dumdum bullets, but the clamoring host, disregarding all the usages of civilized warfare, ate the ammunition and cried for more.
buntingnounUS /ˈbʌntɪŋ/
a loosely woven fabric used for flags, etc.
From this reading We need not pause to describe the cowardly attack of the Snailsdalions, how they pulled the bunting from the departing float and how our hero, crouching on the edge of the roof behind the enormous sign, hurled volleys of deadly doughnuts at the pursuing legion.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Lemon jaw breakers (four for a cent) did duty as dumdum bullets, but the clamoring host, disregarding all the usages of civilized warfare, ate the ammunition and cried for more.
centnounUS /sent/
a fractional monetary unit of several countries
From this reading Lemon jaw breakers (four for a cent) did duty as dumdum bullets, but the clamoring host, disregarding all the usages of civilized warfare, ate the ammunition and cried for more.
civilizedadjectiveUS /ˈsɪvəlaɪzd/
having a high state of culture and development both social and technological
From this reading Lemon jaw breakers (four for a cent) did duty as dumdum bullets, but the clamoring host, disregarding all the usages of civilized warfare, ate the ammunition and cried for more.
clamoringnounUS /ˈklæmərɪŋ/
loud and persistent outcry from many people
From this reading Lemon jaw breakers (four for a cent) did duty as dumdum bullets, but the clamoring host, disregarding all the usages of civilized warfare, ate the ammunition and cried for more.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Probably she intended no disrespect to her little rescuer and former pal; doubtless she could not help laughing.
cowardlyadjectiveUS /ˈkaʊərdli/
lacking courage; ignobly timid and faint-hearted
From this reading We need not pause to describe the cowardly attack of the Snailsdalions, how they pulled the bunting from the departing float and how our hero, crouching on the edge of the roof behind the enormous sign, hurled volleys of deadly doughnuts at the pursuing legion.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading Lemon jaw breakers (four for a cent) did duty as dumdum bullets, but the clamoring host, disregarding all the usages of civilized warfare, ate the ammunition and cried for more.
crouchingverbUS /ˈkraʊtʃɪŋ/
-ing form of “crouch” — bend one's back forward from the waist on down
From this reading We need not pause to describe the cowardly attack of the Snailsdalions, how they pulled the bunting from the departing float and how our hero, crouching on the edge of the roof behind the enormous sign, hurled volleys of deadly doughnuts at the pursuing legion.
causing or capable of causing death
From this reading We need not pause to describe the cowardly attack of the Snailsdalions, how they pulled the bunting from the departing float and how our hero, crouching on the edge of the roof behind the enormous sign, hurled volleys of deadly doughnuts at the pursuing legion.
departingverbUS /dɪˈpɑːrtɪŋ/
-ing form of “depart” — move away from a place into another direction
From this reading We need not pause to describe the cowardly attack of the Snailsdalions, how they pulled the bunting from the departing float and how our hero, crouching on the edge of the roof behind the enormous sign, hurled volleys of deadly doughnuts at the pursuing legion.
the act of departing
From this reading Among the laughing multitude which enlivened the departure of our heroes, Pee-wee saw Hope Stillmore sitting with several girls in Everett Braggen’s flivver and laughing with them.
give a description of
From this reading We need not pause to describe the cowardly attack of the Snailsdalions, how they pulled the bunting from the departing float and how our hero, crouching on the edge of the roof behind the enormous sign, hurled volleys of deadly doughnuts at the pursuing legion.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Lemon jaw breakers (four for a cent) did duty as dumdum bullets, but the clamoring host, disregarding all the usages of civilized warfare, ate the ammunition and cried for more.
disregardingadverbUS /ˌdɪsrɪˈɡɑːrdɪŋ/
in spite of everything; without regard to drawbacks
From this reading Lemon jaw breakers (four for a cent) did duty as dumdum bullets, but the clamoring host, disregarding all the usages of civilized warfare, ate the ammunition and cried for more.
disrespectnounUS /ˌdɪsrɪˈspekt/
an expression of lack of respect
From this reading Probably she intended no disrespect to her little rescuer and former pal; doubtless she could not help laughing.
without doubt; certainly
From this reading Probably she intended no disrespect to her little rescuer and former pal; doubtless she could not help laughing.
doughnutsnounUS /ˈdoʊnʌts/
plural of “doughnut” — a toroidal shape
From this reading We need not pause to describe the cowardly attack of the Snailsdalions, how they pulled the bunting from the departing float and how our hero, crouching on the edge of the roof behind the enormous sign, hurled volleys of deadly doughnuts at the pursuing legion.
dumdumnoun
a soft-nosed small-arms bullet that expands when it hits a target and causes a gaping wound
From this reading Lemon jaw breakers (four for a cent) did duty as dumdum bullets, but the clamoring host, disregarding all the usages of civilized warfare, ate the ammunition and cried for more.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading Lemon jaw breakers (four for a cent) did duty as dumdum bullets, but the clamoring host, disregarding all the usages of civilized warfare, ate the ammunition and cried for more.
the boundary of a surface
From this reading We need not pause to describe the cowardly attack of the Snailsdalions, how they pulled the bunting from the departing float and how our hero, crouching on the edge of the roof behind the enormous sign, hurled volleys of deadly doughnuts at the pursuing legion.
enlivenedadjectiveUS /enˈlaɪvənd/
made sprightly or cheerful
From this reading Among the laughing multitude which enlivened the departure of our heroes, Pee-wee saw Hope Stillmore sitting with several girls in Everett Braggen’s flivver and laughing with them.
extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree
From this reading We need not pause to describe the cowardly attack of the Snailsdalions, how they pulled the bunting from the departing float and how our hero, crouching on the edge of the roof behind the enormous sign, hurled volleys of deadly doughnuts at the pursuing legion.
evacuationnounUS /ɪˌvækjəˈweɪʃən/
the act of removing the contents of something
From this reading THE LAST SALLY We are now to accompany our hero in his masterly retreat after the evacuation of Snailsdale Manor.
Everett
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From this reading Among the laughing multitude which enlivened the departure of our heroes, Pee-wee saw Hope Stillmore sitting with several girls in Everett Braggen’s flivver and laughing with them.
flivver
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From this reading Among the laughing multitude which enlivened the departure of our heroes, Pee-wee saw Hope Stillmore sitting with several girls in Everett Braggen’s flivver and laughing with them.
floatverbUS /floʊt/
be in motion due to some air or water current
From this reading We need not pause to describe the cowardly attack of the Snailsdalions, how they pulled the bunting from the departing float and how our hero, crouching on the edge of the roof behind the enormous sign, hurled volleys of deadly doughnuts at the pursuing legion.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Lemon jaw breakers (four for a cent) did duty as dumdum bullets, but the clamoring host, disregarding all the usages of civilized warfare, ate the ammunition and cried for more.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading Probably she intended no disrespect to her little rescuer and former pal; doubtless she could not help laughing.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading Lemon jaw breakers (four for a cent) did duty as dumdum bullets, but the clamoring host, disregarding all the usages of civilized warfare, ate the ammunition and cried for more.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading We need not pause to describe the cowardly attack of the Snailsdalions, how they pulled the bunting from the departing float and how our hero, crouching on the edge of the roof behind the enormous sign, hurled volleys of deadly doughnuts at the pursuing legion.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading Among the laughing multitude which enlivened the departure of our heroes, Pee-wee saw Hope Stillmore sitting with several girls in Everett Braggen’s flivver and laughing with them.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Probably she intended no disrespect to her little rescuer and former pal; doubtless she could not help laughing.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Probably she intended no disrespect to her little rescuer and former pal; doubtless she could not help laughing.
a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading THE LAST SALLY We are now to accompany our hero in his masterly retreat after the evacuation of Snailsdale Manor.
heroesnounUS /ˈhɪroʊz/
plural of “hero” — a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading Among the laughing multitude which enlivened the departure of our heroes, Pee-wee saw Hope Stillmore sitting with several girls in Everett Braggen’s flivver and laughing with them.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE LAST SALLY We are now to accompany our hero in his masterly retreat after the evacuation of Snailsdale Manor.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Among the laughing multitude which enlivened the departure of our heroes, Pee-wee saw Hope Stillmore sitting with several girls in Everett Braggen’s flivver and laughing with them.
a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there
From this reading Lemon jaw breakers (four for a cent) did duty as dumdum bullets, but the clamoring host, disregarding all the usages of civilized warfare, ate the ammunition and cried for more.
how
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From this reading We need not pause to describe the cowardly attack of the Snailsdalions, how they pulled the bunting from the departing float and how our hero, crouching on the edge of the roof behind the enormous sign, hurled volleys of deadly doughnuts at the pursuing legion.
hurledverbUS /hɜːrld/
past form of “hurl” — throw forcefully
From this reading We need not pause to describe the cowardly attack of the Snailsdalions, how they pulled the bunting from the departing float and how our hero, crouching on the edge of the roof behind the enormous sign, hurled volleys of deadly doughnuts at the pursuing legion.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE LAST SALLY We are now to accompany our hero in his masterly retreat after the evacuation of Snailsdale Manor.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading Probably she intended no disrespect to her little rescuer and former pal; doubtless she could not help laughing.
jawverbUS /dʒɔː/
talk socially without exchanging too much information
From this reading Lemon jaw breakers (four for a cent) did duty as dumdum bullets, but the clamoring host, disregarding all the usages of civilized warfare, ate the ammunition and cried for more.
immediately past
From this reading THE LAST SALLY We are now to accompany our hero in his masterly retreat after the evacuation of Snailsdale Manor.
showing or feeling mirth or pleasure or happiness
From this reading Among the laughing multitude which enlivened the departure of our heroes, Pee-wee saw Hope Stillmore sitting with several girls in Everett Braggen’s flivver and laughing with them.
legionnounUS /ˈliːdʒən/
archaic terms for army
From this reading We need not pause to describe the cowardly attack of the Snailsdalions, how they pulled the bunting from the departing float and how our hero, crouching on the edge of the roof behind the enormous sign, hurled volleys of deadly doughnuts at the pursuing legion.
LemonnounUS /ˈlemən/
yellow oval fruit with juicy acidic flesh
From this reading Lemon jaw breakers (four for a cent) did duty as dumdum bullets, but the clamoring host, disregarding all the usages of civilized warfare, ate the ammunition and cried for more.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Probably she intended no disrespect to her little rescuer and former pal; doubtless she could not help laughing.
ManornounUS /ˈmænər/
the mansion of a lord or wealthy person
From this reading THE LAST SALLY We are now to accompany our hero in his masterly retreat after the evacuation of Snailsdale Manor.
masterlyadjectiveUS /ˈmæstərli/
having or revealing supreme mastery or skill
From this reading THE LAST SALLY We are now to accompany our hero in his masterly retreat after the evacuation of Snailsdale Manor.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Lemon jaw breakers (four for a cent) did duty as dumdum bullets, but the clamoring host, disregarding all the usages of civilized warfare, ate the ammunition and cried for more.
multitudenounUS /ˈmʌltətuːd/
a large indefinite number
From this reading Among the laughing multitude which enlivened the departure of our heroes, Pee-wee saw Hope Stillmore sitting with several girls in Everett Braggen’s flivver and laughing with them.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading We need not pause to describe the cowardly attack of the Snailsdalions, how they pulled the bunting from the departing float and how our hero, crouching on the edge of the roof behind the enormous sign, hurled volleys of deadly doughnuts at the pursuing legion.
not any; not one
From this reading Probably she intended no disrespect to her little rescuer and former pal; doubtless she could not help laughing.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading We need not pause to describe the cowardly attack of the Snailsdalions, how they pulled the bunting from the departing float and how our hero, crouching on the edge of the roof behind the enormous sign, hurled volleys of deadly doughnuts at the pursuing legion.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading THE LAST SALLY We are now to accompany our hero in his masterly retreat after the evacuation of Snailsdale Manor.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE LAST SALLY We are now to accompany our hero in his masterly retreat after the evacuation of Snailsdale Manor.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading We need not pause to describe the cowardly attack of the Snailsdalions, how they pulled the bunting from the departing float and how our hero, crouching on the edge of the roof behind the enormous sign, hurled volleys of deadly doughnuts at the pursuing legion.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading THE LAST SALLY We are now to accompany our hero in his masterly retreat after the evacuation of Snailsdale Manor.
palnounUS /pæl/
a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading Probably she intended no disrespect to her little rescuer and former pal; doubtless she could not help laughing.
a time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something
From this reading We need not pause to describe the cowardly attack of the Snailsdalions, how they pulled the bunting from the departing float and how our hero, crouching on the edge of the roof behind the enormous sign, hurled volleys of deadly doughnuts at the pursuing legion.
Pee-wee
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From this reading Among the laughing multitude which enlivened the departure of our heroes, Pee-wee saw Hope Stillmore sitting with several girls in Everett Braggen’s flivver and laughing with them.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading Probably she intended no disrespect to her little rescuer and former pal; doubtless she could not help laughing.
past form of “pull” — cause to move by pulling
From this reading We need not pause to describe the cowardly attack of the Snailsdalions, how they pulled the bunting from the departing float and how our hero, crouching on the edge of the roof behind the enormous sign, hurled volleys of deadly doughnuts at the pursuing legion.
pursuingadjectiveUS /pərˈsuːɪŋ/
following in order to overtake or capture or as accompaniment to such pursuit
From this reading We need not pause to describe the cowardly attack of the Snailsdalions, how they pulled the bunting from the departing float and how our hero, crouching on the edge of the roof behind the enormous sign, hurled volleys of deadly doughnuts at the pursuing legion.
rescuernounUS /ˈreskjuːər/
a person who rescues you from harm or danger
From this reading Probably she intended no disrespect to her little rescuer and former pal; doubtless she could not help laughing.
(military) withdrawal of troops to a more favorable position to escape the enemy's superior forces or after a defeat
From this reading THE LAST SALLY We are now to accompany our hero in his masterly retreat after the evacuation of Snailsdale Manor.
a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading We need not pause to describe the cowardly attack of the Snailsdalions, how they pulled the bunting from the departing float and how our hero, crouching on the edge of the roof behind the enormous sign, hurled volleys of deadly doughnuts at the pursuing legion.
witty remark
From this reading THE LAST SALLY We are now to accompany our hero in his masterly retreat after the evacuation of Snailsdale Manor.
cut with a saw
From this reading Among the laughing multitude which enlivened the departure of our heroes, Pee-wee saw Hope Stillmore sitting with several girls in Everett Braggen’s flivver and laughing with them.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Among the laughing multitude which enlivened the departure of our heroes, Pee-wee saw Hope Stillmore sitting with several girls in Everett Braggen’s flivver and laughing with them.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Probably she intended no disrespect to her little rescuer and former pal; doubtless she could not help laughing.
a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading We need not pause to describe the cowardly attack of the Snailsdalions, how they pulled the bunting from the departing float and how our hero, crouching on the edge of the roof behind the enormous sign, hurled volleys of deadly doughnuts at the pursuing legion.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading Among the laughing multitude which enlivened the departure of our heroes, Pee-wee saw Hope Stillmore sitting with several girls in Everett Braggen’s flivver and laughing with them.
Snailsdale
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From this reading THE LAST SALLY We are now to accompany our hero in his masterly retreat after the evacuation of Snailsdale Manor.
Snailsdalions
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From this reading We need not pause to describe the cowardly attack of the Snailsdalions, how they pulled the bunting from the departing float and how our hero, crouching on the edge of the roof behind the enormous sign, hurled volleys of deadly doughnuts at the pursuing legion.
Stillmore
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From this reading Among the laughing multitude which enlivened the departure of our heroes, Pee-wee saw Hope Stillmore sitting with several girls in Everett Braggen’s flivver and laughing with them.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE LAST SALLY We are now to accompany our hero in his masterly retreat after the evacuation of Snailsdale Manor.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Among the laughing multitude which enlivened the departure of our heroes, Pee-wee saw Hope Stillmore sitting with several girls in Everett Braggen’s flivver and laughing with them.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading We need not pause to describe the cowardly attack of the Snailsdalions, how they pulled the bunting from the departing float and how our hero, crouching on the edge of the roof behind the enormous sign, hurled volleys of deadly doughnuts at the pursuing legion.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE LAST SALLY We are now to accompany our hero in his masterly retreat after the evacuation of Snailsdale Manor.
usagesnounUS /ˈjuːsədʒəz/
plural of “usage” — the act of using
From this reading Lemon jaw breakers (four for a cent) did duty as dumdum bullets, but the clamoring host, disregarding all the usages of civilized warfare, ate the ammunition and cried for more.
volleysnounUS /ˈvɑːliz/
plural of “volley” — rapid simultaneous discharge of firearms
From this reading We need not pause to describe the cowardly attack of the Snailsdalions, how they pulled the bunting from the departing float and how our hero, crouching on the edge of the roof behind the enormous sign, hurled volleys of deadly doughnuts at the pursuing legion.
warfarenounUS /ˈwɔːrfer/
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading Lemon jaw breakers (four for a cent) did duty as dumdum bullets, but the clamoring host, disregarding all the usages of civilized warfare, ate the ammunition and cried for more.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading THE LAST SALLY We are now to accompany our hero in his masterly retreat after the evacuation of Snailsdale Manor.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Among the laughing multitude which enlivened the departure of our heroes, Pee-wee saw Hope Stillmore sitting with several girls in Everett Braggen’s flivver and laughing with them.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Among the laughing multitude which enlivened the departure of our heroes, Pee-wee saw Hope Stillmore sitting with several girls in Everett Braggen’s flivver and laughing with them.
