used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Rushing to the back of the car he confirmed the information by a frantically hurried inspection, keeping up a running fire of curses the while.
administerverbUS /ədˈmɪnəstər/
work in an administrative capacity; supervise or be in charge of
From this reading Nor did he tarry to administer any corporeal rebukes, more than to send poor Peter reeling as he brushed him aside with imprecations in his flight.
announcementnounUS /əˈnaʊnsmənt/
a formal public statement
From this reading DESERTED Mr. Swiper lost no time upon hearing Peter's startling announcement.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Nor did he tarry to administer any corporeal rebukes, more than to send poor Peter reeling as he brushed him aside with imprecations in his flight.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Nor did he tarry to administer any corporeal rebukes, more than to send poor Peter reeling as he brushed him aside with imprecations in his flight.
on or to one side
From this reading Nor did he tarry to administer any corporeal rebukes, more than to send poor Peter reeling as he brushed him aside with imprecations in his flight.
autonounUS /ˈɔːtoʊ/
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading Since the auto had been so generously handed to him by a kind boy scout, perhaps the loss of it was not such a shock as it might otherwise have been.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Rushing to the back of the car he confirmed the information by a frantically hurried inspection, keeping up a running fire of curses the while.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Since the auto had been so generously handed to him by a kind boy scout, perhaps the loss of it was not such a shock as it might otherwise have been.
a youthful male person
From this reading Since the auto had been so generously handed to him by a kind boy scout, perhaps the loss of it was not such a shock as it might otherwise have been.
brushedadjectiveUS /brʌʃt/
touched lightly in passing; grazed against
From this reading Nor did he tarry to administer any corporeal rebukes, more than to send poor Peter reeling as he brushed him aside with imprecations in his flight.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Rushing to the back of the car he confirmed the information by a frantically hurried inspection, keeping up a running fire of curses the while.
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading Rushing to the back of the car he confirmed the information by a frantically hurried inspection, keeping up a running fire of curses the while.
confirmedadjectiveUS /kənˈfɜːrmd/
of persons; not subject to change
From this reading Rushing to the back of the car he confirmed the information by a frantically hurried inspection, keeping up a running fire of curses the while.
corporealadjective
having material or physical form or substance
From this reading Nor did he tarry to administer any corporeal rebukes, more than to send poor Peter reeling as he brushed him aside with imprecations in his flight.
cursesnounUS /ˈkɜːrsɪz/
plural of “curse” — profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger
From this reading Rushing to the back of the car he confirmed the information by a frantically hurried inspection, keeping up a running fire of curses the while.
forsaken by owner or inhabitants
From this reading DESERTED Mr. Swiper lost no time upon hearing Peter's startling announcement.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Nor did he tarry to administer any corporeal rebukes, more than to send poor Peter reeling as he brushed him aside with imprecations in his flight.
start firing a weapon
From this reading Rushing to the back of the car he confirmed the information by a frantically hurried inspection, keeping up a running fire of curses the while.
a formation of aircraft in flight
From this reading Nor did he tarry to administer any corporeal rebukes, more than to send poor Peter reeling as he brushed him aside with imprecations in his flight.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For a manual training teacher he was singularly profane.
franticallyadverbUS /ˈfræntəkəli/
in an uncontrolled manner
From this reading Rushing to the back of the car he confirmed the information by a frantically hurried inspection, keeping up a running fire of curses the while.
generouslyadverbUS /ˈdʒenərəsli/
in a generous manner
From this reading Since the auto had been so generously handed to him by a kind boy scout, perhaps the loss of it was not such a shock as it might otherwise have been.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Since the auto had been so generously handed to him by a kind boy scout, perhaps the loss of it was not such a shock as it might otherwise have been.
having or involving the use of hands
From this reading Since the auto had been so generously handed to him by a kind boy scout, perhaps the loss of it was not such a shock as it might otherwise have been.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Since the auto had been so generously handed to him by a kind boy scout, perhaps the loss of it was not such a shock as it might otherwise have been.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Rushing to the back of the car he confirmed the information by a frantically hurried inspection, keeping up a running fire of curses the while.
(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence
From this reading DESERTED Mr. Swiper lost no time upon hearing Peter's startling announcement.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Nor did he tarry to administer any corporeal rebukes, more than to send poor Peter reeling as he brushed him aside with imprecations in his flight.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Nor did he tarry to administer any corporeal rebukes, more than to send poor Peter reeling as he brushed him aside with imprecations in his flight.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading Rushing to the back of the car he confirmed the information by a frantically hurried inspection, keeping up a running fire of curses the while.
imprecations
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Nor did he tarry to administer any corporeal rebukes, more than to send poor Peter reeling as he brushed him aside with imprecations in his flight.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Nor did he tarry to administer any corporeal rebukes, more than to send poor Peter reeling as he brushed him aside with imprecations in his flight.
a message received and understood
From this reading Rushing to the back of the car he confirmed the information by a frantically hurried inspection, keeping up a running fire of curses the while.
inspectionnounUS /ˌɪnˈspekʃən/
a formal or official examination
From this reading Rushing to the back of the car he confirmed the information by a frantically hurried inspection, keeping up a running fire of curses the while.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Since the auto had been so generously handed to him by a kind boy scout, perhaps the loss of it was not such a shock as it might otherwise have been.
conformity or harmony
From this reading Rushing to the back of the car he confirmed the information by a frantically hurried inspection, keeping up a running fire of curses the while.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading Since the auto had been so generously handed to him by a kind boy scout, perhaps the loss of it was not such a shock as it might otherwise have been.
something that is lost
From this reading Since the auto had been so generously handed to him by a kind boy scout, perhaps the loss of it was not such a shock as it might otherwise have been.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading DESERTED Mr. Swiper lost no time upon hearing Peter's startling announcement.
manualnounUS /ˈmænjuːəl/
a small handbook
From this reading For a manual training teacher he was singularly profane.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Since the auto had been so generously handed to him by a kind boy scout, perhaps the loss of it was not such a shock as it might otherwise have been.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Nor did he tarry to administer any corporeal rebukes, more than to send poor Peter reeling as he brushed him aside with imprecations in his flight.
a form of address for a man
From this reading DESERTED Mr. Swiper lost no time upon hearing Peter's startling announcement.
not any; not one
From this reading DESERTED Mr. Swiper lost no time upon hearing Peter's startling announcement.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Nor did he tarry to administer any corporeal rebukes, more than to send poor Peter reeling as he brushed him aside with imprecations in his flight.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Since the auto had been so generously handed to him by a kind boy scout, perhaps the loss of it was not such a shock as it might otherwise have been.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Rushing to the back of the car he confirmed the information by a frantically hurried inspection, keeping up a running fire of curses the while.
in other respects or ways
From this reading Since the auto had been so generously handed to him by a kind boy scout, perhaps the loss of it was not such a shock as it might otherwise have been.
by chance
From this reading Since the auto had been so generously handed to him by a kind boy scout, perhaps the loss of it was not such a shock as it might otherwise have been.
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading Nor did he tarry to administer any corporeal rebukes, more than to send poor Peter reeling as he brushed him aside with imprecations in his flight.
Peter'snounUS /ˈpiːtərz/
possessive form of “peter” — disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading DESERTED Mr. Swiper lost no time upon hearing Peter's startling announcement.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading Nor did he tarry to administer any corporeal rebukes, more than to send poor Peter reeling as he brushed him aside with imprecations in his flight.
profaneadjectiveUS /proʊˈfeɪn/
characterized by profanity or cursing
From this reading For a manual training teacher he was singularly profane.
rebukesnounUS /riˈbjuːks/
plural of “rebuke” — an act or expression of criticism and censure
From this reading Nor did he tarry to administer any corporeal rebukes, more than to send poor Peter reeling as he brushed him aside with imprecations in his flight.
reelingverbUS /ˈriːlɪŋ/
-ing form of “reel” — walk as if unable to control one's movements
From this reading Nor did he tarry to administer any corporeal rebukes, more than to send poor Peter reeling as he brushed him aside with imprecations in his flight.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading Rushing to the back of the car he confirmed the information by a frantically hurried inspection, keeping up a running fire of curses the while.
RushingnounUS /ˈrʌʃɪŋ/
(American football) an attempt to advance the ball by running into the line
From this reading Rushing to the back of the car he confirmed the information by a frantically hurried inspection, keeping up a running fire of curses the while.
scoutnounUS /skaʊt/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading Since the auto had been so generously handed to him by a kind boy scout, perhaps the loss of it was not such a shock as it might otherwise have been.
cause to go somewhere
From this reading Nor did he tarry to administer any corporeal rebukes, more than to send poor Peter reeling as he brushed him aside with imprecations in his flight.
the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally
From this reading Since the auto had been so generously handed to him by a kind boy scout, perhaps the loss of it was not such a shock as it might otherwise have been.
SinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Since the auto had been so generously handed to him by a kind boy scout, perhaps the loss of it was not such a shock as it might otherwise have been.
singularlyadverbUS /ˈsɪŋɡjələrli/
in a singular manner or to a singular degree
From this reading For a manual training teacher he was singularly profane.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Since the auto had been so generously handed to him by a kind boy scout, perhaps the loss of it was not such a shock as it might otherwise have been.
startlingadjectiveUS /ˈstɑːrtlɪŋ/
so remarkably different or sudden as to cause momentary shock or alarm
From this reading DESERTED Mr. Swiper lost no time upon hearing Peter's startling announcement.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Since the auto had been so generously handed to him by a kind boy scout, perhaps the loss of it was not such a shock as it might otherwise have been.
Swiper
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading DESERTED Mr. Swiper lost no time upon hearing Peter's startling announcement.
tarryverbUS /ˈteri/
be about
From this reading Nor did he tarry to administer any corporeal rebukes, more than to send poor Peter reeling as he brushed him aside with imprecations in his flight.
teachernounUS /ˈtiːtʃər/
a person whose occupation is teaching
From this reading For a manual training teacher he was singularly profane.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Nor did he tarry to administer any corporeal rebukes, more than to send poor Peter reeling as he brushed him aside with imprecations in his flight.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Rushing to the back of the car he confirmed the information by a frantically hurried inspection, keeping up a running fire of curses the while.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading DESERTED Mr. Swiper lost no time upon hearing Peter's startling announcement.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Rushing to the back of the car he confirmed the information by a frantically hurried inspection, keeping up a running fire of curses the while.
trainingnounUS /ˈtreɪnɪŋ/
activity leading to skilled behavior
From this reading For a manual training teacher he was singularly profane.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Rushing to the back of the car he confirmed the information by a frantically hurried inspection, keeping up a running fire of curses the while.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading DESERTED Mr. Swiper lost no time upon hearing Peter's startling announcement.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading For a manual training teacher he was singularly profane.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Rushing to the back of the car he confirmed the information by a frantically hurried inspection, keeping up a running fire of curses the while.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Nor did he tarry to administer any corporeal rebukes, more than to send poor Peter reeling as he brushed him aside with imprecations in his flight.
