afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading “What part did you play in that crazy scheme?” asked Ralph of Himski, when the latter returned to his room after supper.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading “I was against it at first but Bollup was wild; he was bound to do something.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And, Os, he has given you, however little you value it, what he prized most on earth, his stripes.”
approveverbUS /əˈpruːv/
give sanction to
From this reading “I didn’t suppose you’d approve, Os,” replied Himski.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “What part did you play in that crazy scheme?” asked Ralph of Himski, when the latter returned to his room after supper.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “I was against it at first but Bollup was wild; he was bound to do something.
Bollup
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From this reading “I was against it at first but Bollup was wild; he was bound to do something.
confined by bonds
From this reading “I was against it at first but Bollup was wild; he was bound to do something.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “I was against it at first but Bollup was wild; he was bound to do something.
crazyadjectiveUS /ˈkreɪzi/
affected with madness or insanity
From this reading “What part did you play in that crazy scheme?” asked Ralph of Himski, when the latter returned to his room after supper.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading “What part did you play in that crazy scheme?” asked Ralph of Himski, when the latter returned to his room after supper.
didn't
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From this reading “I didn’t suppose you’d approve, Os,” replied Himski.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “I was against it at first but Bollup was wild; he was bound to do something.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading And, Os, he has given you, however little you value it, what he prized most on earth, his stripes.”
all things; all of a situation
From this reading “I know that and the thought of it is everything to me.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading “I was against it at first but Bollup was wild; he was bound to do something.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading And, Os, he has given you, however little you value it, what he prized most on earth, his stripes.”
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading And, Os, he has given you, however little you value it, what he prized most on earth, his stripes.”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “I was against it at first but Bollup was wild; he was bound to do something.
Himski
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From this reading “What part did you play in that crazy scheme?” asked Ralph of Himski, when the latter returned to his room after supper.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “What part did you play in that crazy scheme?” asked Ralph of Himski, when the latter returned to his room after supper.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading And, Os, he has given you, however little you value it, what he prized most on earth, his stripes.”
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I didn’t suppose you’d approve, Os,” replied Himski.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “What part did you play in that crazy scheme?” asked Ralph of Himski, when the latter returned to his room after supper.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “I know that and the thought of it is everything to me.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “I was against it at first but Bollup was wild; he was bound to do something.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading “I know that and the thought of it is everything to me.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading “What part did you play in that crazy scheme?” asked Ralph of Himski, when the latter returned to his room after supper.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading And, Os, he has given you, however little you value it, what he prized most on earth, his stripes.”
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “I know that and the thought of it is everything to me.
used to form the superlative
From this reading And, Os, he has given you, however little you value it, what he prized most on earth, his stripes.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “What part did you play in that crazy scheme?” asked Ralph of Himski, when the latter returned to his room after supper.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading And, Os, he has given you, however little you value it, what he prized most on earth, his stripes.”
OsnounUS /ɑːs/
a mouth or mouthlike opening
From this reading “I didn’t suppose you’d approve, Os,” replied Himski.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading “What part did you play in that crazy scheme?” asked Ralph of Himski, when the latter returned to his room after supper.
participate in games or sport
From this reading “What part did you play in that crazy scheme?” asked Ralph of Himski, when the latter returned to his room after supper.
prizedverbUS /praɪzd/
past form of “prize” — hold dear
From this reading And, Os, he has given you, however little you value it, what he prized most on earth, his stripes.”
Ralph
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From this reading “What part did you play in that crazy scheme?” asked Ralph of Himski, when the latter returned to his room after supper.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading “I didn’t suppose you’d approve, Os,” replied Himski.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading “What part did you play in that crazy scheme?” asked Ralph of Himski, when the latter returned to his room after supper.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading “What part did you play in that crazy scheme?” asked Ralph of Himski, when the latter returned to his room after supper.
an elaborate and systematic plan of action
From this reading “What part did you play in that crazy scheme?” asked Ralph of Himski, when the latter returned to his room after supper.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading “I was against it at first but Bollup was wild; he was bound to do something.
stripesnounUS /straɪps/
V-shaped sleeve badge indicating military rank and service
From this reading And, Os, he has given you, however little you value it, what he prized most on earth, his stripes.”
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading “What part did you play in that crazy scheme?” asked Ralph of Himski, when the latter returned to his room after supper.
express a supposition
From this reading “I didn’t suppose you’d approve, Os,” replied Himski.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “What part did you play in that crazy scheme?” asked Ralph of Himski, when the latter returned to his room after supper.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “What part did you play in that crazy scheme?” asked Ralph of Himski, when the latter returned to his room after supper.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading “I know that and the thought of it is everything to me.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “What part did you play in that crazy scheme?” asked Ralph of Himski, when the latter returned to his room after supper.
a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed
From this reading And, Os, he has given you, however little you value it, what he prized most on earth, his stripes.”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “I was against it at first but Bollup was wild; he was bound to do something.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “What part did you play in that crazy scheme?” asked Ralph of Himski, when the latter returned to his room after supper.
at the time that
From this reading “What part did you play in that crazy scheme?” asked Ralph of Himski, when the latter returned to his room after supper.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading “I was against it at first but Bollup was wild; he was bound to do something.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “What part did you play in that crazy scheme?” asked Ralph of Himski, when the latter returned to his room after supper.
you'd
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I didn’t suppose you’d approve, Os,” replied Himski.
