used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Mr. Guffins threw out both hands with a gesture of utter despair.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "A pig--a great, fat, double-chinned, pinky-white pig, the kind you see at county fairs--came under the curtains and grunted twice.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "A pig--a great, fat, double-chinned, pinky-white pig, the kind you see at county fairs--came under the curtains and grunted twice.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Mr. Guffins threw out both hands with a gesture of utter despair.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "A pig came under the curtains," he groaned.
(United Kingdom) a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government
From this reading "A pig--a great, fat, double-chinned, pinky-white pig, the kind you see at county fairs--came under the curtains and grunted twice.
curtainsnounUS /ˈkɜːrtənz/
plural of “curtain” — hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)
From this reading "A pig came under the curtains," he groaned.
a state in which all hope is lost or absent
From this reading Mr. Guffins threw out both hands with a gesture of utter despair.
double-chinnedadjective
having sagging folds of flesh beneath the chin or lower jaw
From this reading "A pig--a great, fat, double-chinned, pinky-white pig, the kind you see at county fairs--came under the curtains and grunted twice.
fairsnounUS /ferz/
plural of “fair” — a traveling show; having sideshows and rides and games of skill etc.
From this reading "A pig--a great, fat, double-chinned, pinky-white pig, the kind you see at county fairs--came under the curtains and grunted twice.
having an (over)abundance of flesh
From this reading "A pig--a great, fat, double-chinned, pinky-white pig, the kind you see at county fairs--came under the curtains and grunted twice.
motion of hands or body to emphasize or help to express a thought or feeling
From this reading Mr. Guffins threw out both hands with a gesture of utter despair.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading "A pig--a great, fat, double-chinned, pinky-white pig, the kind you see at county fairs--came under the curtains and grunted twice.
groanedverbUS /ɡroʊnd/
past form of “groan” — indicate pain, discomfort, or displeasure
From this reading "A pig came under the curtains," he groaned.
gruntedverbUS /ˈɡrʌntɪd/
past form of “grunt” — issue a grunting, low, animal-like noise
From this reading "A pig--a great, fat, double-chinned, pinky-white pig, the kind you see at county fairs--came under the curtains and grunted twice.
Guffins
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From this reading Mr. Guffins threw out both hands with a gesture of utter despair.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Mr. Guffins threw out both hands with a gesture of utter despair.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "A pig came under the curtains," he groaned.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading It stood there and raised its head and grunted twice."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Guffins wrung his hands nervously.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It stood there and raised its head and grunted twice."
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading It stood there and raised its head and grunted twice."
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading "A pig--a great, fat, double-chinned, pinky-white pig, the kind you see at county fairs--came under the curtains and grunted twice.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Guffins threw out both hands with a gesture of utter despair.
nervouslyadverbUS /ˈnɜːrvəsli/
in an anxiously nervous manner
From this reading Mr. Guffins wrung his hands nervously.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mr. Guffins threw out both hands with a gesture of utter despair.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Mr. Guffins threw out both hands with a gesture of utter despair.
pignounUS /pɪɡ/
domestic swine
From this reading "A pig came under the curtains," he groaned.
pinky-white
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From this reading "A pig--a great, fat, double-chinned, pinky-white pig, the kind you see at county fairs--came under the curtains and grunted twice.
located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
From this reading It stood there and raised its head and grunted twice."
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "A pig--a great, fat, double-chinned, pinky-white pig, the kind you see at county fairs--came under the curtains and grunted twice.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading It stood there and raised its head and grunted twice."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "A pig came under the curtains," he groaned.
in or at that place or location
From this reading It stood there and raised its head and grunted twice."
inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading Mr. Guffins threw out both hands with a gesture of utter despair.
two times
From this reading "A pig--a great, fat, double-chinned, pinky-white pig, the kind you see at county fairs--came under the curtains and grunted twice.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading "A pig came under the curtains," he groaned.
articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise
From this reading Mr. Guffins threw out both hands with a gesture of utter despair.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Mr. Guffins threw out both hands with a gesture of utter despair.
wrungverbUS /rʌŋ/
inflected form of “wring” — twist and press out of shape
From this reading Mr. Guffins wrung his hands nervously.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "A pig--a great, fat, double-chinned, pinky-white pig, the kind you see at county fairs--came under the curtains and grunted twice.
