used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading SNORKY AS A LADY-KILLER "_L'AMOUR a des raisons que la raison connait pas_," say the French, who ought to know, and the first expansive sentimental affection of a boy for a chum has also its illogical quality.
regarded with admiration
From this reading He admired, he respected, he loved Snorky, but for the life of him he could not see wherein Snorky Green's peculiar brand of beauty should appeal to the young feminine eye any more than his own lank frame and sharpened features.
adoredadjectiveUS /əˈdɔːrd/
regarded with deep or rapturous love (especially as if for a god)
From this reading Now, Skippy adored Snorky and the affection was returned.
a positive feeling of liking
From this reading SNORKY AS A LADY-KILLER "_L'AMOUR a des raisons que la raison connait pas_," say the French, who ought to know, and the first expansive sentimental affection of a boy for a chum has also its illogical quality.
AfricanadjectiveUS /ˈæfrəkən/
of or relating to the nations of Africa or their peoples
From this reading He felt that Snorky would die for him, as of course he would lay down his own life for his friend, if they should ever hunt together in African jungles.
in addition
From this reading SNORKY AS A LADY-KILLER "_L'AMOUR a des raisons que la raison connait pas_," say the French, who ought to know, and the first expansive sentimental affection of a boy for a chum has also its illogical quality.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading SNORKY AS A LADY-KILLER "_L'AMOUR a des raisons que la raison connait pas_," say the French, who ought to know, and the first expansive sentimental affection of a boy for a chum has also its illogical quality.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading He admired, he respected, he loved Snorky, but for the life of him he could not see wherein Snorky Green's peculiar brand of beauty should appeal to the young feminine eye any more than his own lank frame and sharpened features.
take a court case to a higher court for review
From this reading He admired, he respected, he loved Snorky, but for the life of him he could not see wherein Snorky Green's peculiar brand of beauty should appeal to the young feminine eye any more than his own lank frame and sharpened features.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading SNORKY AS A LADY-KILLER "_L'AMOUR a des raisons que la raison connait pas_," say the French, who ought to know, and the first expansive sentimental affection of a boy for a chum has also its illogical quality.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading He admired, he respected, he loved Snorky, but for the life of him he could not see wherein Snorky Green's peculiar brand of beauty should appeal to the young feminine eye any more than his own lank frame and sharpened features.
a youthful male person
From this reading SNORKY AS A LADY-KILLER "_L'AMOUR a des raisons que la raison connait pas_," say the French, who ought to know, and the first expansive sentimental affection of a boy for a chum has also its illogical quality.
brandnounUS /brænd/
a name given to a product or service
From this reading He admired, he respected, he loved Snorky, but for the life of him he could not see wherein Snorky Green's peculiar brand of beauty should appeal to the young feminine eye any more than his own lank frame and sharpened features.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He admired, he respected, he loved Snorky, but for the life of him he could not see wherein Snorky Green's peculiar brand of beauty should appeal to the young feminine eye any more than his own lank frame and sharpened features.
chumnounUS /tʃʌm/
a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading SNORKY AS A LADY-KILLER "_L'AMOUR a des raisons que la raison connait pas_," say the French, who ought to know, and the first expansive sentimental affection of a boy for a chum has also its illogical quality.
confidencesnounUS /ˈkɑːnfədənsɪz/
plural of “confidence” — freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading He was willing to share Snorky's last dime, keep his confidences, and fight shoulder to shoulder.
connait
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From this reading SNORKY AS A LADY-KILLER "_L'AMOUR a des raisons que la raison connait pas_," say the French, who ought to know, and the first expansive sentimental affection of a boy for a chum has also its illogical quality.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He admired, he respected, he loved Snorky, but for the life of him he could not see wherein Snorky Green's peculiar brand of beauty should appeal to the young feminine eye any more than his own lank frame and sharpened features.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading He felt that Snorky would die for him, as of course he would lay down his own life for his friend, if they should ever hunt together in African jungles.
desnounUS /des/
a potent estrogen used in medicine and in feed for livestock and poultry
From this reading SNORKY AS A LADY-KILLER "_L'AMOUR a des raisons que la raison connait pas_," say the French, who ought to know, and the first expansive sentimental affection of a boy for a chum has also its illogical quality.
pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading He felt that Snorky would die for him, as of course he would lay down his own life for his friend, if they should ever hunt together in African jungles.
dimenounUS /daɪm/
a United States coin worth one tenth of a dollar
From this reading He was willing to share Snorky's last dime, keep his confidences, and fight shoulder to shoulder.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading He felt that Snorky would die for him, as of course he would lay down his own life for his friend, if they should ever hunt together in African jungles.
at any time
From this reading He felt that Snorky would die for him, as of course he would lay down his own life for his friend, if they should ever hunt together in African jungles.
expansiveadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspænsɪv/
able or tending to expand or characterized by expansion
From this reading SNORKY AS A LADY-KILLER "_L'AMOUR a des raisons que la raison connait pas_," say the French, who ought to know, and the first expansive sentimental affection of a boy for a chum has also its illogical quality.
the organ of sight
From this reading He admired, he respected, he loved Snorky, but for the life of him he could not see wherein Snorky Green's peculiar brand of beauty should appeal to the young feminine eye any more than his own lank frame and sharpened features.
plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading He admired, he respected, he loved Snorky, but for the life of him he could not see wherein Snorky Green's peculiar brand of beauty should appeal to the young feminine eye any more than his own lank frame and sharpened features.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading He felt that Snorky would die for him, as of course he would lay down his own life for his friend, if they should ever hunt together in African jungles.
feminineadjectiveUS /ˈfemənən/
associated with women and not with men
From this reading He admired, he respected, he loved Snorky, but for the life of him he could not see wherein Snorky Green's peculiar brand of beauty should appeal to the young feminine eye any more than his own lank frame and sharpened features.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading He was willing to share Snorky's last dime, keep his confidences, and fight shoulder to shoulder.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading SNORKY AS A LADY-KILLER "_L'AMOUR a des raisons que la raison connait pas_," say the French, who ought to know, and the first expansive sentimental affection of a boy for a chum has also its illogical quality.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading SNORKY AS A LADY-KILLER "_L'AMOUR a des raisons que la raison connait pas_," say the French, who ought to know, and the first expansive sentimental affection of a boy for a chum has also its illogical quality.
enclose in or as if in a frame
From this reading He admired, he respected, he loved Snorky, but for the life of him he could not see wherein Snorky Green's peculiar brand of beauty should appeal to the young feminine eye any more than his own lank frame and sharpened features.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading SNORKY AS A LADY-KILLER "_L'AMOUR a des raisons que la raison connait pas_," say the French, who ought to know, and the first expansive sentimental affection of a boy for a chum has also its illogical quality.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading He felt that Snorky would die for him, as of course he would lay down his own life for his friend, if they should ever hunt together in African jungles.
Green'snounUS /ɡriːnz/
possessive form of “green” — green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading He admired, he respected, he loved Snorky, but for the life of him he could not see wherein Snorky Green's peculiar brand of beauty should appeal to the young feminine eye any more than his own lank frame and sharpened features.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading SNORKY AS A LADY-KILLER "_L'AMOUR a des raisons que la raison connait pas_," say the French, who ought to know, and the first expansive sentimental affection of a boy for a chum has also its illogical quality.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He felt that Snorky would die for him, as of course he would lay down his own life for his friend, if they should ever hunt together in African jungles.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He felt that Snorky would die for him, as of course he would lay down his own life for his friend, if they should ever hunt together in African jungles.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He felt that Snorky would die for him, as of course he would lay down his own life for his friend, if they should ever hunt together in African jungles.
pursue for food or sport (as of wild animals)
From this reading He felt that Snorky would die for him, as of course he would lay down his own life for his friend, if they should ever hunt together in African jungles.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He felt that Snorky would die for him, as of course he would lay down his own life for his friend, if they should ever hunt together in African jungles.
illogicaladjectiveUS /ˌɪˈlɑːdʒɪkəl/
lacking in correct logical relation
From this reading SNORKY AS A LADY-KILLER "_L'AMOUR a des raisons que la raison connait pas_," say the French, who ought to know, and the first expansive sentimental affection of a boy for a chum has also its illogical quality.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He felt that Snorky would die for him, as of course he would lay down his own life for his friend, if they should ever hunt together in African jungles.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading SNORKY AS A LADY-KILLER "_L'AMOUR a des raisons que la raison connait pas_," say the French, who ought to know, and the first expansive sentimental affection of a boy for a chum has also its illogical quality.
junglesnounUS /ˈdʒʌŋɡəlz/
plural of “jungle” — a location marked by an intense competition and struggle for survival
From this reading He felt that Snorky would die for him, as of course he would lay down his own life for his friend, if they should ever hunt together in African jungles.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading He was willing to share Snorky's last dime, keep his confidences, and fight shoulder to shoulder.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading SNORKY AS A LADY-KILLER "_L'AMOUR a des raisons que la raison connait pas_," say the French, who ought to know, and the first expansive sentimental affection of a boy for a chum has also its illogical quality.
L'AMOUR
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From this reading SNORKY AS A LADY-KILLER "_L'AMOUR a des raisons que la raison connait pas_," say the French, who ought to know, and the first expansive sentimental affection of a boy for a chum has also its illogical quality.
a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth
From this reading SNORKY AS A LADY-KILLER "_L'AMOUR a des raisons que la raison connait pas_," say the French, who ought to know, and the first expansive sentimental affection of a boy for a chum has also its illogical quality.
LADY-KILLER
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From this reading SNORKY AS A LADY-KILLER "_L'AMOUR a des raisons que la raison connait pas_," say the French, who ought to know, and the first expansive sentimental affection of a boy for a chum has also its illogical quality.
lankadjectiveUS /læŋk/
long and thin and often limp
From this reading He admired, he respected, he loved Snorky, but for the life of him he could not see wherein Snorky Green's peculiar brand of beauty should appeal to the young feminine eye any more than his own lank frame and sharpened features.
immediately past
From this reading He was willing to share Snorky's last dime, keep his confidences, and fight shoulder to shoulder.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading He felt that Snorky would die for him, as of course he would lay down his own life for his friend, if they should ever hunt together in African jungles.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading He felt that Snorky would die for him, as of course he would lay down his own life for his friend, if they should ever hunt together in African jungles.
held dear
From this reading He admired, he respected, he loved Snorky, but for the life of him he could not see wherein Snorky Green's peculiar brand of beauty should appeal to the young feminine eye any more than his own lank frame and sharpened features.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He admired, he respected, he loved Snorky, but for the life of him he could not see wherein Snorky Green's peculiar brand of beauty should appeal to the young feminine eye any more than his own lank frame and sharpened features.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He admired, he respected, he loved Snorky, but for the life of him he could not see wherein Snorky Green's peculiar brand of beauty should appeal to the young feminine eye any more than his own lank frame and sharpened features.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now, Skippy adored Snorky and the affection was returned.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SNORKY AS A LADY-KILLER "_L'AMOUR a des raisons que la raison connait pas_," say the French, who ought to know, and the first expansive sentimental affection of a boy for a chum has also its illogical quality.
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading SNORKY AS A LADY-KILLER "_L'AMOUR a des raisons que la raison connait pas_," say the French, who ought to know, and the first expansive sentimental affection of a boy for a chum has also its illogical quality.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading He felt that Snorky would die for him, as of course he would lay down his own life for his friend, if they should ever hunt together in African jungles.
pasnounUS /pɑːz/
(ballet) a step in dancing (especially in classical ballet)
From this reading SNORKY AS A LADY-KILLER "_L'AMOUR a des raisons que la raison connait pas_," say the French, who ought to know, and the first expansive sentimental affection of a boy for a chum has also its illogical quality.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading He admired, he respected, he loved Snorky, but for the life of him he could not see wherein Snorky Green's peculiar brand of beauty should appeal to the young feminine eye any more than his own lank frame and sharpened features.
an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone
From this reading SNORKY AS A LADY-KILLER "_L'AMOUR a des raisons que la raison connait pas_," say the French, who ought to know, and the first expansive sentimental affection of a boy for a chum has also its illogical quality.
que
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From this reading SNORKY AS A LADY-KILLER "_L'AMOUR a des raisons que la raison connait pas_," say the French, who ought to know, and the first expansive sentimental affection of a boy for a chum has also its illogical quality.
raison
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From this reading SNORKY AS A LADY-KILLER "_L'AMOUR a des raisons que la raison connait pas_," say the French, who ought to know, and the first expansive sentimental affection of a boy for a chum has also its illogical quality.
raisons
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From this reading SNORKY AS A LADY-KILLER "_L'AMOUR a des raisons que la raison connait pas_," say the French, who ought to know, and the first expansive sentimental affection of a boy for a chum has also its illogical quality.
respectedadjectiveUS /rɪˈspektɪd/
receiving deferential regard
From this reading He admired, he respected, he loved Snorky, but for the life of him he could not see wherein Snorky Green's peculiar brand of beauty should appeal to the young feminine eye any more than his own lank frame and sharpened features.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Now, Skippy adored Snorky and the affection was returned.
express in words
From this reading SNORKY AS A LADY-KILLER "_L'AMOUR a des raisons que la raison connait pas_," say the French, who ought to know, and the first expansive sentimental affection of a boy for a chum has also its illogical quality.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He admired, he respected, he loved Snorky, but for the life of him he could not see wherein Snorky Green's peculiar brand of beauty should appeal to the young feminine eye any more than his own lank frame and sharpened features.
sentimentaladjectiveUS /ˌsentəˈmentəl/
given to or marked by sentiment or sentimentality
From this reading SNORKY AS A LADY-KILLER "_L'AMOUR a des raisons que la raison connait pas_," say the French, who ought to know, and the first expansive sentimental affection of a boy for a chum has also its illogical quality.
have in common
From this reading He was willing to share Snorky's last dime, keep his confidences, and fight shoulder to shoulder.
sharpenedadjectiveUS /ˈʃɑːrpənd/
having the point made sharp
From this reading He admired, he respected, he loved Snorky, but for the life of him he could not see wherein Snorky Green's peculiar brand of beauty should appeal to the young feminine eye any more than his own lank frame and sharpened features.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading He felt that Snorky would die for him, as of course he would lay down his own life for his friend, if they should ever hunt together in African jungles.
lift onto one's shoulders
From this reading He was willing to share Snorky's last dime, keep his confidences, and fight shoulder to shoulder.
Skippy
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From this reading Now, Skippy adored Snorky and the affection was returned.
SNORKY
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From this reading SNORKY AS A LADY-KILLER "_L'AMOUR a des raisons que la raison connait pas_," say the French, who ought to know, and the first expansive sentimental affection of a boy for a chum has also its illogical quality.
Snorky's
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From this reading He was willing to share Snorky's last dime, keep his confidences, and fight shoulder to shoulder.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading He admired, he respected, he loved Snorky, but for the life of him he could not see wherein Snorky Green's peculiar brand of beauty should appeal to the young feminine eye any more than his own lank frame and sharpened features.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He felt that Snorky would die for him, as of course he would lay down his own life for his friend, if they should ever hunt together in African jungles.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SNORKY AS A LADY-KILLER "_L'AMOUR a des raisons que la raison connait pas_," say the French, who ought to know, and the first expansive sentimental affection of a boy for a chum has also its illogical quality.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He felt that Snorky would die for him, as of course he would lay down his own life for his friend, if they should ever hunt together in African jungles.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading SNORKY AS A LADY-KILLER "_L'AMOUR a des raisons que la raison connait pas_," say the French, who ought to know, and the first expansive sentimental affection of a boy for a chum has also its illogical quality.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading He felt that Snorky would die for him, as of course he would lay down his own life for his friend, if they should ever hunt together in African jungles.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Now, Skippy adored Snorky and the affection was returned.
wherein
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From this reading He admired, he respected, he loved Snorky, but for the life of him he could not see wherein Snorky Green's peculiar brand of beauty should appeal to the young feminine eye any more than his own lank frame and sharpened features.
which person or people
From this reading SNORKY AS A LADY-KILLER "_L'AMOUR a des raisons que la raison connait pas_," say the French, who ought to know, and the first expansive sentimental affection of a boy for a chum has also its illogical quality.
disposed or inclined toward
From this reading He was willing to share Snorky's last dime, keep his confidences, and fight shoulder to shoulder.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He felt that Snorky would die for him, as of course he would lay down his own life for his friend, if they should ever hunt together in African jungles.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading He admired, he respected, he loved Snorky, but for the life of him he could not see wherein Snorky Green's peculiar brand of beauty should appeal to the young feminine eye any more than his own lank frame and sharpened features.
