used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Most of the inhabitants won a trifle over Neptune's victory and were therefore gratified at the result of the cup.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading DANGER AT HAND After the races, Swamp Creek settled down into its usual quiet ways, and the excitement quickly subsided.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading DANGER AT HAND After the races, Swamp Creek settled down into its usual quiet ways, and the excitement quickly subsided.
angryadjectiveUS /ˈæŋɡri/
feeling or showing anger
From this reading Willie Dennis was none the worse for the blow he had received, but his father was desperately angry, and no steps appeared to have been taken by the police to ascertain who committed the outrage.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Willie Dennis was none the worse for the blow he had received, but his father was desperately angry, and no steps appeared to have been taken by the police to ascertain who committed the outrage.
third-person singular of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading 'They are a dunderheaded, sleepy lot,' he said to Sal; 'and Doonan appears to be no better than the others.'
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading 'They are a dunderheaded, sleepy lot,' he said to Sal; 'and Doonan appears to be no better than the others.'
ascertainverbUS /ˌæsərˈteɪn/
establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study
From this reading Willie Dennis was none the worse for the blow he had received, but his father was desperately angry, and no steps appeared to have been taken by the police to ascertain who committed the outrage.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading DANGER AT HAND After the races, Swamp Creek settled down into its usual quiet ways, and the excitement quickly subsided.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading 'They are a dunderheaded, sleepy lot,' he said to Sal; 'and Doonan appears to be no better than the others.'
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Willie Dennis was none the worse for the blow he had received, but his father was desperately angry, and no steps appeared to have been taken by the police to ascertain who committed the outrage.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading 'They are a dunderheaded, sleepy lot,' he said to Sal; 'and Doonan appears to be no better than the others.'
exhale hard
From this reading Willie Dennis was none the worse for the blow he had received, but his father was desperately angry, and no steps appeared to have been taken by the police to ascertain who committed the outrage.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Willie Dennis was none the worse for the blow he had received, but his father was desperately angry, and no steps appeared to have been taken by the police to ascertain who committed the outrage.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Willie Dennis was none the worse for the blow he had received, but his father was desperately angry, and no steps appeared to have been taken by the police to ascertain who committed the outrage.
bound or obligated, as under a pledge to a particular cause, action, or attitude
From this reading Willie Dennis was none the worse for the blow he had received, but his father was desperately angry, and no steps appeared to have been taken by the police to ascertain who committed the outrage.
a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)
From this reading DANGER AT HAND After the races, Swamp Creek settled down into its usual quiet ways, and the excitement quickly subsided.
a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle
From this reading Most of the inhabitants won a trifle over Neptune's victory and were therefore gratified at the result of the cup.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading DANGER AT HAND After the races, Swamp Creek settled down into its usual quiet ways, and the excitement quickly subsided.
Dennis
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From this reading Willie Dennis was none the worse for the blow he had received, but his father was desperately angry, and no steps appeared to have been taken by the police to ascertain who committed the outrage.
desperatelyadverbUS /ˈdespərətli/
with great urgency
From this reading Willie Dennis was none the worse for the blow he had received, but his father was desperately angry, and no steps appeared to have been taken by the police to ascertain who committed the outrage.
Doonan
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From this reading 'They are a dunderheaded, sleepy lot,' he said to Sal; 'and Doonan appears to be no better than the others.'
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading DANGER AT HAND After the races, Swamp Creek settled down into its usual quiet ways, and the excitement quickly subsided.
dunderheaded
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From this reading 'They are a dunderheaded, sleepy lot,' he said to Sal; 'and Doonan appears to be no better than the others.'
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading DANGER AT HAND After the races, Swamp Creek settled down into its usual quiet ways, and the excitement quickly subsided.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Willie Dennis was none the worse for the blow he had received, but his father was desperately angry, and no steps appeared to have been taken by the police to ascertain who committed the outrage.
a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading 'It is not his fault,' she replied.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Willie Dennis was none the worse for the blow he had received, but his father was desperately angry, and no steps appeared to have been taken by the police to ascertain who committed the outrage.
gratifiedadjectiveUS /ˈɡrætəfaɪd/
having received what was desired
From this reading Most of the inhabitants won a trifle over Neptune's victory and were therefore gratified at the result of the cup.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Willie Dennis was none the worse for the blow he had received, but his father was desperately angry, and no steps appeared to have been taken by the police to ascertain who committed the outrage.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading DANGER AT HAND After the races, Swamp Creek settled down into its usual quiet ways, and the excitement quickly subsided.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Willie Dennis was none the worse for the blow he had received, but his father was desperately angry, and no steps appeared to have been taken by the police to ascertain who committed the outrage.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Willie Dennis was none the worse for the blow he had received, but his father was desperately angry, and no steps appeared to have been taken by the police to ascertain who committed the outrage.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Willie Dennis was none the worse for the blow he had received, but his father was desperately angry, and no steps appeared to have been taken by the police to ascertain who committed the outrage.
plural of “inhabitant” — a person who inhabits a particular place
From this reading Most of the inhabitants won a trifle over Neptune's victory and were therefore gratified at the result of the cup.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading DANGER AT HAND After the races, Swamp Creek settled down into its usual quiet ways, and the excitement quickly subsided.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading 'It is not his fault,' she replied.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading 'It is not his fault,' she replied.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading DANGER AT HAND After the races, Swamp Creek settled down into its usual quiet ways, and the excitement quickly subsided.
(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent
From this reading 'They are a dunderheaded, sleepy lot,' he said to Sal; 'and Doonan appears to be no better than the others.'
used to form the superlative
From this reading Most of the inhabitants won a trifle over Neptune's victory and were therefore gratified at the result of the cup.
Neptune's
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From this reading Most of the inhabitants won a trifle over Neptune's victory and were therefore gratified at the result of the cup.
not any; not one
From this reading Willie Dennis was none the worse for the blow he had received, but his father was desperately angry, and no steps appeared to have been taken by the police to ascertain who committed the outrage.
not one, and not any
From this reading Willie Dennis was none the worse for the blow he had received, but his father was desperately angry, and no steps appeared to have been taken by the police to ascertain who committed the outrage.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading 'It is not his fault,' she replied.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Most of the inhabitants won a trifle over Neptune's victory and were therefore gratified at the result of the cup.
others
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading 'They are a dunderheaded, sleepy lot,' he said to Sal; 'and Doonan appears to be no better than the others.'
outragenounUS /ˈaʊtreɪdʒ/
a feeling of righteous anger
From this reading Willie Dennis was none the worse for the blow he had received, but his father was desperately angry, and no steps appeared to have been taken by the police to ascertain who committed the outrage.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Most of the inhabitants won a trifle over Neptune's victory and were therefore gratified at the result of the cup.
the force of policemen and officers
From this reading Willie Dennis was none the worse for the blow he had received, but his father was desperately angry, and no steps appeared to have been taken by the police to ascertain who committed the outrage.
with speed
From this reading DANGER AT HAND After the races, Swamp Creek settled down into its usual quiet ways, and the excitement quickly subsided.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading DANGER AT HAND After the races, Swamp Creek settled down into its usual quiet ways, and the excitement quickly subsided.
racesnounUS /ˈreɪsəz/
plural of “race” — any competition
From this reading DANGER AT HAND After the races, Swamp Creek settled down into its usual quiet ways, and the excitement quickly subsided.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading Willie Dennis was none the worse for the blow he had received, but his father was desperately angry, and no steps appeared to have been taken by the police to ascertain who committed the outrage.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading 'It is not his fault,' she replied.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Most of the inhabitants won a trifle over Neptune's victory and were therefore gratified at the result of the cup.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading 'They are a dunderheaded, sleepy lot,' he said to Sal; 'and Doonan appears to be no better than the others.'
Sal
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From this reading 'They are a dunderheaded, sleepy lot,' he said to Sal; 'and Doonan appears to be no better than the others.'
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading DANGER AT HAND After the races, Swamp Creek settled down into its usual quiet ways, and the excitement quickly subsided.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading 'It is not his fault,' she replied.
sleepyadjectiveUS /ˈsliːpi/
ready to fall asleep
From this reading 'They are a dunderheaded, sleepy lot,' he said to Sal; 'and Doonan appears to be no better than the others.'
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading Willie Dennis was none the worse for the blow he had received, but his father was desperately angry, and no steps appeared to have been taken by the police to ascertain who committed the outrage.
subsidedverbUS /səbˈsaɪdɪd/
past form of “subside” — wear off or die down
From this reading DANGER AT HAND After the races, Swamp Creek settled down into its usual quiet ways, and the excitement quickly subsided.
SwampverbUS /swɑːmp/
drench or submerge or be drenched or submerged
From this reading DANGER AT HAND After the races, Swamp Creek settled down into its usual quiet ways, and the excitement quickly subsided.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Willie Dennis was none the worse for the blow he had received, but his father was desperately angry, and no steps appeared to have been taken by the police to ascertain who committed the outrage.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading 'They are a dunderheaded, sleepy lot,' he said to Sal; 'and Doonan appears to be no better than the others.'
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading DANGER AT HAND After the races, Swamp Creek settled down into its usual quiet ways, and the excitement quickly subsided.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading Most of the inhabitants won a trifle over Neptune's victory and were therefore gratified at the result of the cup.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading 'They are a dunderheaded, sleepy lot,' he said to Sal; 'and Doonan appears to be no better than the others.'
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Willie Dennis was none the worse for the blow he had received, but his father was desperately angry, and no steps appeared to have been taken by the police to ascertain who committed the outrage.
a cold pudding made of layers of sponge cake spread with fruit or jelly; may be decorated with nuts, cream, or chocolate
From this reading Most of the inhabitants won a trifle over Neptune's victory and were therefore gratified at the result of the cup.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading DANGER AT HAND After the races, Swamp Creek settled down into its usual quiet ways, and the excitement quickly subsided.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading Most of the inhabitants won a trifle over Neptune's victory and were therefore gratified at the result of the cup.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Willie Dennis was none the worse for the blow he had received, but his father was desperately angry, and no steps appeared to have been taken by the police to ascertain who committed the outrage.
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading DANGER AT HAND After the races, Swamp Creek settled down into its usual quiet ways, and the excitement quickly subsided.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Most of the inhabitants won a trifle over Neptune's victory and were therefore gratified at the result of the cup.
which person or people
From this reading Willie Dennis was none the worse for the blow he had received, but his father was desperately angry, and no steps appeared to have been taken by the police to ascertain who committed the outrage.
Willie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Willie Dennis was none the worse for the blow he had received, but his father was desperately angry, and no steps appeared to have been taken by the police to ascertain who committed the outrage.
the basic unit of money in South Korea
From this reading Most of the inhabitants won a trifle over Neptune's victory and were therefore gratified at the result of the cup.
(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability
From this reading Willie Dennis was none the worse for the blow he had received, but his father was desperately angry, and no steps appeared to have been taken by the police to ascertain who committed the outrage.
