used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “The first thing you young whippersnappers know,” he lit into us in his booming way, “you’re going to have a damage suit on your hands.”
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading GUESTS OF HONOR One morning shortly after the recovery of the treasure Mr. Lorring called us into the bank.
anxious-like
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From this reading “What’s wrong?” says Poppy, kind of anxious-like, his thoughts, of course, turning instantly to the canning company.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “Look at me!
sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
From this reading GUESTS OF HONOR One morning shortly after the recovery of the treasure Mr. Lorring called us into the bank.
boomingadjectiveUS /ˈbuːmɪŋ/
very lively and profitable
From this reading “The first thing you young whippersnappers know,” he lit into us in his booming way, “you’re going to have a damage suit on your hands.”
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading GUESTS OF HONOR One morning shortly after the recovery of the treasure Mr. Lorring called us into the bank.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading “WHAT’S WRONG!” came the increased thunder.
canningverbUS /ˈkænɪŋ/
inflected form of “can” — preserve in a can or tin
From this reading “What’s wrong?” says Poppy, kind of anxious-like, his thoughts, of course, turning instantly to the canning company.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading “What’s wrong?” says Poppy, kind of anxious-like, his thoughts, of course, turning instantly to the canning company.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading “What’s wrong?” says Poppy, kind of anxious-like, his thoughts, of course, turning instantly to the canning company.
damagenounUS /ˈdæmədʒ/
the occurrence of a change for the worse
From this reading “The first thing you young whippersnappers know,” he lit into us in his booming way, “you’re going to have a damage suit on your hands.”
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading “The first thing you young whippersnappers know,” he lit into us in his booming way, “you’re going to have a damage suit on your hands.”
the act of departing
From this reading “The first thing you young whippersnappers know,” he lit into us in his booming way, “you’re going to have a damage suit on your hands.”
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading GUESTS OF HONOR One morning shortly after the recovery of the treasure Mr. Lorring called us into the bank.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading “The first thing you young whippersnappers know,” he lit into us in his booming way, “you’re going to have a damage suit on your hands.”
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “The first thing you young whippersnappers know,” he lit into us in his booming way, “you’re going to have a damage suit on your hands.”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “The first thing you young whippersnappers know,” he lit into us in his booming way, “you’re going to have a damage suit on your hands.”
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “The first thing you young whippersnappers know,” he lit into us in his booming way, “you’re going to have a damage suit on your hands.”
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading GUESTS OF HONOR One morning shortly after the recovery of the treasure Mr. Lorring called us into the bank.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “The first thing you young whippersnappers know,” he lit into us in his booming way, “you’re going to have a damage suit on your hands.”
made greater in size or amount or degree
From this reading “WHAT’S WRONG!” came the increased thunder.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading “What’s wrong?” says Poppy, kind of anxious-like, his thoughts, of course, turning instantly to the canning company.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading GUESTS OF HONOR One morning shortly after the recovery of the treasure Mr. Lorring called us into the bank.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading “What’s wrong?” says Poppy, kind of anxious-like, his thoughts, of course, turning instantly to the canning company.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading “The first thing you young whippersnappers know,” he lit into us in his booming way, “you’re going to have a damage suit on your hands.”
provided with artificial light
From this reading “The first thing you young whippersnappers know,” he lit into us in his booming way, “you’re going to have a damage suit on your hands.”
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading “Look at me!
Lorring
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From this reading GUESTS OF HONOR One morning shortly after the recovery of the treasure Mr. Lorring called us into the bank.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Look at me!
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading GUESTS OF HONOR One morning shortly after the recovery of the treasure Mr. Lorring called us into the bank.
a form of address for a man
From this reading GUESTS OF HONOR One morning shortly after the recovery of the treasure Mr. Lorring called us into the bank.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading GUESTS OF HONOR One morning shortly after the recovery of the treasure Mr. Lorring called us into the bank.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “The first thing you young whippersnappers know,” he lit into us in his booming way, “you’re going to have a damage suit on your hands.”
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading GUESTS OF HONOR One morning shortly after the recovery of the treasure Mr. Lorring called us into the bank.
PoppynounUS /ˈpɑːpi/
annual or biennial or perennial herbs having showy flowers
From this reading “What’s wrong?” says Poppy, kind of anxious-like, his thoughts, of course, turning instantly to the canning company.
recoverynounUS /rɪˈkʌvri/
return to an original state
From this reading GUESTS OF HONOR One morning shortly after the recovery of the treasure Mr. Lorring called us into the bank.
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading “What’s wrong?” says Poppy, kind of anxious-like, his thoughts, of course, turning instantly to the canning company.
for a short time
From this reading GUESTS OF HONOR One morning shortly after the recovery of the treasure Mr. Lorring called us into the bank.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading “The first thing you young whippersnappers know,” he lit into us in his booming way, “you’re going to have a damage suit on your hands.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading GUESTS OF HONOR One morning shortly after the recovery of the treasure Mr. Lorring called us into the bank.
a special situation
From this reading “The first thing you young whippersnappers know,” he lit into us in his booming way, “you’re going to have a damage suit on your hands.”
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading “What’s wrong?” says Poppy, kind of anxious-like, his thoughts, of course, turning instantly to the canning company.
move fast, noisily, and heavily
From this reading “WHAT’S WRONG!” came the increased thunder.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “The first thing you young whippersnappers know,” he lit into us in his booming way, “you’re going to have a damage suit on your hands.”
accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.
From this reading GUESTS OF HONOR One morning shortly after the recovery of the treasure Mr. Lorring called us into the bank.
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading “What’s wrong?” says Poppy, kind of anxious-like, his thoughts, of course, turning instantly to the canning company.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading GUESTS OF HONOR One morning shortly after the recovery of the treasure Mr. Lorring called us into the bank.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading “The first thing you young whippersnappers know,” he lit into us in his booming way, “you’re going to have a damage suit on your hands.”
What's
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From this reading “What’s wrong?” says Poppy, kind of anxious-like, his thoughts, of course, turning instantly to the canning company.
whippersnappers
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From this reading “The first thing you young whippersnappers know,” he lit into us in his booming way, “you’re going to have a damage suit on your hands.”
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading “What’s wrong?” says Poppy, kind of anxious-like, his thoughts, of course, turning instantly to the canning company.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “The first thing you young whippersnappers know,” he lit into us in his booming way, “you’re going to have a damage suit on your hands.”
you're
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From this reading “The first thing you young whippersnappers know,” he lit into us in his booming way, “you’re going to have a damage suit on your hands.”
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading “The first thing you young whippersnappers know,” he lit into us in his booming way, “you’re going to have a damage suit on your hands.”
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “The first thing you young whippersnappers know,” he lit into us in his booming way, “you’re going to have a damage suit on your hands.”
