used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Whew! that was a lively tussle.
(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 DAVE BISSELL, TRAIN BOY "I don't understand it at all," exclaimed Ralph.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading All the buttons are gone off my vest and one sleeve is torn open clear to the shoulder, and I guess there were only basting threads in that coat of yours, for it's ripped clear up the back."
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading All the buttons are gone off my vest and one sleeve is torn open clear to the shoulder, and I guess there were only basting threads in that coat of yours, for it's ripped clear up the back."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading DAVE BISSELL, TRAIN BOY "I don't understand it at all," exclaimed Ralph.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading All the buttons are gone off my vest and one sleeve is torn open clear to the shoulder, and I guess there were only basting threads in that coat of yours, for it's ripped clear up the back."
bastingnounUS /ˈbeɪstɪŋ/
a loose temporary sewing stitch to hold layers of fabric together
From this reading All the buttons are gone off my vest and one sleeve is torn open clear to the shoulder, and I guess there were only basting threads in that coat of yours, for it's ripped clear up the back."
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Clark began to pick up some scattered buttons from the ground.
BISSELL
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From this reading DAVE BISSELL, TRAIN BOY "I don't understand it at all," exclaimed Ralph.
a youthful male person
From this reading DAVE BISSELL, TRAIN BOY "I don't understand it at all," exclaimed Ralph.
buttonsnounUS /ˈbʌtənz/
plural of “button” — a round fastener sewn to shirts and coats etc to fit through buttonholes
From this reading All the buttons are gone off my vest and one sleeve is torn open clear to the shoulder, and I guess there were only basting threads in that coat of yours, for it's ripped clear up the back."
ClarknounUS /klɑːrk/
United States explorer who (with Meriwether Lewis) led an expedition from St. Louis to the mouth of the Columbia River; Clark was responsible for making maps of the area (1770-1838)
From this reading "Mad--decidedly mad," declared young Clark.
rid of obstructions
From this reading All the buttons are gone off my vest and one sleeve is torn open clear to the shoulder, and I guess there were only basting threads in that coat of yours, for it's ripped clear up the back."
an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
From this reading All the buttons are gone off my vest and one sleeve is torn open clear to the shoulder, and I guess there were only basting threads in that coat of yours, for it's ripped clear up the back."
DAVE
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From this reading DAVE BISSELL, TRAIN BOY "I don't understand it at all," exclaimed Ralph.
decidedlyadverbUS /ˌdɪˈsaɪdədli/
without question and beyond doubt
From this reading "Mad--decidedly mad," declared young Clark.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading "Mad--decidedly mad," declared young Clark.
don't
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From this reading DAVE BISSELL, TRAIN BOY "I don't understand it at all," exclaimed Ralph.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading DAVE BISSELL, TRAIN BOY "I don't understand it at all," exclaimed Ralph.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading All the buttons are gone off my vest and one sleeve is torn open clear to the shoulder, and I guess there were only basting threads in that coat of yours, for it's ripped clear up the back."
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Clark began to pick up some scattered buttons from the ground.
destroyed or killed
From this reading All the buttons are gone off my vest and one sleeve is torn open clear to the shoulder, and I guess there were only basting threads in that coat of yours, for it's ripped clear up the back."
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading Clark began to pick up some scattered buttons from the ground.
expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading All the buttons are gone off my vest and one sleeve is torn open clear to the shoulder, and I guess there were only basting threads in that coat of yours, for it's ripped clear up the back."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading DAVE BISSELL, TRAIN BOY "I don't understand it at all," exclaimed Ralph.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading All the buttons are gone off my vest and one sleeve is torn open clear to the shoulder, and I guess there were only basting threads in that coat of yours, for it's ripped clear up the back."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading All the buttons are gone off my vest and one sleeve is torn open clear to the shoulder, and I guess there were only basting threads in that coat of yours, for it's ripped clear up the back."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading DAVE BISSELL, TRAIN BOY "I don't understand it at all," exclaimed Ralph.
it's
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From this reading All the buttons are gone off my vest and one sleeve is torn open clear to the shoulder, and I guess there were only basting threads in that coat of yours, for it's ripped clear up the back."
full of life and energy
From this reading "Whew! that was a lively tussle.
roused to anger
From this reading "Mad--decidedly mad," declared young Clark.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading All the buttons are gone off my vest and one sleeve is torn open clear to the shoulder, and I guess there were only basting threads in that coat of yours, for it's ripped clear up the back."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading All the buttons are gone off my vest and one sleeve is torn open clear to the shoulder, and I guess there were only basting threads in that coat of yours, for it's ripped clear up the back."
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading All the buttons are gone off my vest and one sleeve is torn open clear to the shoulder, and I guess there were only basting threads in that coat of yours, for it's ripped clear up the back."
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading All the buttons are gone off my vest and one sleeve is torn open clear to the shoulder, and I guess there were only basting threads in that coat of yours, for it's ripped clear up the back."
and nothing more
From this reading All the buttons are gone off my vest and one sleeve is torn open clear to the shoulder, and I guess there were only basting threads in that coat of yours, for it's ripped clear up the back."
To move from a closed position.
From this reading All the buttons are gone off my vest and one sleeve is torn open clear to the shoulder, and I guess there were only basting threads in that coat of yours, for it's ripped clear up the back."
select carefully from a group
From this reading Clark began to pick up some scattered buttons from the ground.
Ralph
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From this reading DAVE BISSELL, TRAIN BOY "I don't understand it at all," exclaimed Ralph.
rippedadjectiveUS /rɪpt/
stupefied or excited by a chemical substance (especially alcohol)
From this reading All the buttons are gone off my vest and one sleeve is torn open clear to the shoulder, and I guess there were only basting threads in that coat of yours, for it's ripped clear up the back."
occurring or distributed over widely spaced and irregular intervals in time or space
From this reading Clark began to pick up some scattered buttons from the ground.
lift onto one's shoulders
From this reading All the buttons are gone off my vest and one sleeve is torn open clear to the shoulder, and I guess there were only basting threads in that coat of yours, for it's ripped clear up the back."
sleevenounUS /sliːv/
the part of a garment that is attached at the armhole and that provides a cloth covering for the arm
From this reading All the buttons are gone off my vest and one sleeve is torn open clear to the shoulder, and I guess there were only basting threads in that coat of yours, for it's ripped clear up the back."
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Clark began to pick up some scattered buttons from the ground.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Whew! that was a lively tussle.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading All the buttons are gone off my vest and one sleeve is torn open clear to the shoulder, and I guess there were only basting threads in that coat of yours, for it's ripped clear up the back."
in or at that place or location
From this reading All the buttons are gone off my vest and one sleeve is torn open clear to the shoulder, and I guess there were only basting threads in that coat of yours, for it's ripped clear up the back."
threadsnounUS /θredz/
informal terms for clothing
From this reading All the buttons are gone off my vest and one sleeve is torn open clear to the shoulder, and I guess there were only basting threads in that coat of yours, for it's ripped clear up the back."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading All the buttons are gone off my vest and one sleeve is torn open clear to the shoulder, and I guess there were only basting threads in that coat of yours, for it's ripped clear up the back."
having edges that are jagged from injury
From this reading All the buttons are gone off my vest and one sleeve is torn open clear to the shoulder, and I guess there were only basting threads in that coat of yours, for it's ripped clear up the back."
create by training and teaching
From this reading DAVE BISSELL, TRAIN BOY "I don't understand it at all," exclaimed Ralph.
tussleverbUS /ˈtʌsəl/
fight or struggle in a confused way at close quarters
From this reading "Whew! that was a lively tussle.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading DAVE BISSELL, TRAIN BOY "I don't understand it at all," exclaimed Ralph.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading All the buttons are gone off my vest and one sleeve is torn open clear to the shoulder, and I guess there were only basting threads in that coat of yours, for it's ripped clear up the back."
vestverbUS /vest/
provide with power and authority
From this reading All the buttons are gone off my vest and one sleeve is torn open clear to the shoulder, and I guess there were only basting threads in that coat of yours, for it's ripped clear up the back."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Whew! that was a lively tussle.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading All the buttons are gone off my vest and one sleeve is torn open clear to the shoulder, and I guess there were only basting threads in that coat of yours, for it's ripped clear up the back."
Whew
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From this reading "Whew! that was a lively tussle.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading "Mad--decidedly mad," declared young Clark.
the one or ones belonging to the person spoken to
From this reading All the buttons are gone off my vest and one sleeve is torn open clear to the shoulder, and I guess there were only basting threads in that coat of yours, for it's ripped clear up the back."
