used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Queerer and queerier," said Snorky, considering the bosom of last night's dress shirt with a view to future service.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Queerer and queerier," said Snorky, considering the bosom of last night's dress shirt with a view to future service.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Girls are queer things, aren't they?" he said ruminatively to Snorky Green, for the mood of confidence was on him.
aren't
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From this reading "Girls are queer things, aren't they?" he said ruminatively to Snorky Green, for the mood of confidence was on him.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "They get you before you know it and as soon as they get you they worry the life out of you.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE SCALP HUNTER SKIPPY in his sentimental progress had now reached the point where if he could not control the impulses of his sentiments he could at least review the past with some instructive profit.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading "They get you before you know it and as soon as they get you they worry the life out of you.
the chest considered as the place where secret thoughts are kept
From this reading "Queerer and queerier," said Snorky, considering the bosom of last night's dress shirt with a view to future service.
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading "Girls are queer things, aren't they?" he said ruminatively to Snorky Green, for the mood of confidence was on him.
-ing form of “consider” — deem to be
From this reading "Queerer and queerier," said Snorky, considering the bosom of last night's dress shirt with a view to future service.
power to direct or determine
From this reading THE SCALP HUNTER SKIPPY in his sentimental progress had now reached the point where if he could not control the impulses of his sentiments he could at least review the past with some instructive profit.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading THE SCALP HUNTER SKIPPY in his sentimental progress had now reached the point where if he could not control the impulses of his sentiments he could at least review the past with some instructive profit.
put on clothes
From this reading "Queerer and queerier," said Snorky, considering the bosom of last night's dress shirt with a view to future service.
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading One way or the other they start to making you miserable just as soon as you show them you've fallen for them.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Girls are queer things, aren't they?" he said ruminatively to Snorky Green, for the mood of confidence was on him.
yet to be or coming
From this reading "Queerer and queerier," said Snorky, considering the bosom of last night's dress shirt with a view to future service.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "They get you before you know it and as soon as they get you they worry the life out of you.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading "Girls are queer things, aren't they?" he said ruminatively to Snorky Green, for the mood of confidence was on him.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading "Girls are queer things, aren't they?" he said ruminatively to Snorky Green, for the mood of confidence was on him.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE SCALP HUNTER SKIPPY in his sentimental progress had now reached the point where if he could not control the impulses of his sentiments he could at least review the past with some instructive profit.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE SCALP HUNTER SKIPPY in his sentimental progress had now reached the point where if he could not control the impulses of his sentiments he could at least review the past with some instructive profit.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Girls are queer things, aren't they?" he said ruminatively to Snorky Green, for the mood of confidence was on him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE SCALP HUNTER SKIPPY in his sentimental progress had now reached the point where if he could not control the impulses of his sentiments he could at least review the past with some instructive profit.
HUNTERnounUS /ˈhʌntər/
someone who hunts game
From this reading THE SCALP HUNTER SKIPPY in his sentimental progress had now reached the point where if he could not control the impulses of his sentiments he could at least review the past with some instructive profit.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading THE SCALP HUNTER SKIPPY in his sentimental progress had now reached the point where if he could not control the impulses of his sentiments he could at least review the past with some instructive profit.
impulsesnounUS /ˈɪmpəlsɪz/
plural of “impulse” — an instinctive motive
From this reading THE SCALP HUNTER SKIPPY in his sentimental progress had now reached the point where if he could not control the impulses of his sentiments he could at least review the past with some instructive profit.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE SCALP HUNTER SKIPPY in his sentimental progress had now reached the point where if he could not control the impulses of his sentiments he could at least review the past with some instructive profit.
instructiveadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌktɪv/
serving to instruct or enlighten or inform
From this reading THE SCALP HUNTER SKIPPY in his sentimental progress had now reached the point where if he could not control the impulses of his sentiments he could at least review the past with some instructive profit.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "They get you before you know it and as soon as they get you they worry the life out of you.
and nothing more
From this reading One way or the other they start to making you miserable just as soon as you show them you've fallen for them.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "They get you before you know it and as soon as they get you they worry the life out of you.
immediately past
From this reading "Queerer and queerier," said Snorky, considering the bosom of last night's dress shirt with a view to future service.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading THE SCALP HUNTER SKIPPY in his sentimental progress had now reached the point where if he could not control the impulses of his sentiments he could at least review the past with some instructive profit.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading "They get you before you know it and as soon as they get you they worry the life out of you.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading One way or the other they start to making you miserable just as soon as you show them you've fallen for them.
very unhappy; full of misery
From this reading One way or the other they start to making you miserable just as soon as you show them you've fallen for them.
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading "Girls are queer things, aren't they?" he said ruminatively to Snorky Green, for the mood of confidence was on him.
night'snounUS /naɪts/
possessive form of “night” — the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading "Queerer and queerier," said Snorky, considering the bosom of last night's dress shirt with a view to future service.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THE SCALP HUNTER SKIPPY in his sentimental progress had now reached the point where if he could not control the impulses of his sentiments he could at least review the past with some instructive profit.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading THE SCALP HUNTER SKIPPY in his sentimental progress had now reached the point where if he could not control the impulses of his sentiments he could at least review the past with some instructive profit.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE SCALP HUNTER SKIPPY in his sentimental progress had now reached the point where if he could not control the impulses of his sentiments he could at least review the past with some instructive profit.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Girls are queer things, aren't they?" he said ruminatively to Snorky Green, for the mood of confidence was on him.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One way or the other they start to making you miserable just as soon as you show them you've fallen for them.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading One way or the other they start to making you miserable just as soon as you show them you've fallen for them.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading One way or the other they start to making you miserable just as soon as you show them you've fallen for them.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "They get you before you know it and as soon as they get you they worry the life out of you.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading THE SCALP HUNTER SKIPPY in his sentimental progress had now reached the point where if he could not control the impulses of his sentiments he could at least review the past with some instructive profit.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading THE SCALP HUNTER SKIPPY in his sentimental progress had now reached the point where if he could not control the impulses of his sentiments he could at least review the past with some instructive profit.
profitnounUS /ˈprɑːfət/
the excess of revenues over outlays in a given period of time (including depreciation and other non-cash expenses)
From this reading THE SCALP HUNTER SKIPPY in his sentimental progress had now reached the point where if he could not control the impulses of his sentiments he could at least review the past with some instructive profit.
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading THE SCALP HUNTER SKIPPY in his sentimental progress had now reached the point where if he could not control the impulses of his sentiments he could at least review the past with some instructive profit.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading "Girls are queer things, aren't they?" he said ruminatively to Snorky Green, for the mood of confidence was on him.
QueereradjectiveUS /ˈkwɪrər/
comparative of “queer” — beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading "Queerer and queerier," said Snorky, considering the bosom of last night's dress shirt with a view to future service.
queerier
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From this reading "Queerer and queerier," said Snorky, considering the bosom of last night's dress shirt with a view to future service.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading THE SCALP HUNTER SKIPPY in his sentimental progress had now reached the point where if he could not control the impulses of his sentiments he could at least review the past with some instructive profit.
reviewnounUS /ˌriːˈvjuː/
a new appraisal or evaluation
From this reading THE SCALP HUNTER SKIPPY in his sentimental progress had now reached the point where if he could not control the impulses of his sentiments he could at least review the past with some instructive profit.
ruminatively
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From this reading "Girls are queer things, aren't they?" he said ruminatively to Snorky Green, for the mood of confidence was on him.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Girls are queer things, aren't they?" he said ruminatively to Snorky Green, for the mood of confidence was on him.
SCALPnounUS /skælp/
the skin that covers the top of the head
From this reading THE SCALP HUNTER SKIPPY in his sentimental progress had now reached the point where if he could not control the impulses of his sentiments he could at least review the past with some instructive profit.
sentimentaladjectiveUS /ˌsentəˈmentəl/
given to or marked by sentiment or sentimentality
From this reading THE SCALP HUNTER SKIPPY in his sentimental progress had now reached the point where if he could not control the impulses of his sentiments he could at least review the past with some instructive profit.
sentimentsnounUS /ˈsentəmənts/
plural of “sentiment” — tender, romantic, or nostalgic feeling or emotion
From this reading THE SCALP HUNTER SKIPPY in his sentimental progress had now reached the point where if he could not control the impulses of his sentiments he could at least review the past with some instructive profit.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading "Queerer and queerier," said Snorky, considering the bosom of last night's dress shirt with a view to future service.
shirtnounUS /ʃɜːrt/
a garment worn on the upper half of the body
From this reading "Queerer and queerier," said Snorky, considering the bosom of last night's dress shirt with a view to future service.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading One way or the other they start to making you miserable just as soon as you show them you've fallen for them.
SKIPPY
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From this reading THE SCALP HUNTER SKIPPY in his sentimental progress had now reached the point where if he could not control the impulses of his sentiments he could at least review the past with some instructive profit.
Snorky
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From this reading "Girls are queer things, aren't they?" he said ruminatively to Snorky Green, for the mood of confidence was on him.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading THE SCALP HUNTER SKIPPY in his sentimental progress had now reached the point where if he could not control the impulses of his sentiments he could at least review the past with some instructive profit.
in the near future
From this reading "They get you before you know it and as soon as they get you they worry the life out of you.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading One way or the other they start to making you miserable just as soon as you show them you've fallen for them.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SCALP HUNTER SKIPPY in his sentimental progress had now reached the point where if he could not control the impulses of his sentiments he could at least review the past with some instructive profit.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading One way or the other they start to making you miserable just as soon as you show them you've fallen for them.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Girls are queer things, aren't they?" he said ruminatively to Snorky Green, for the mood of confidence was on him.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading "Girls are queer things, aren't they?" he said ruminatively to Snorky Green, for the mood of confidence was on him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Girls are queer things, aren't they?" he said ruminatively to Snorky Green, for the mood of confidence was on him.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading "Queerer and queerier," said Snorky, considering the bosom of last night's dress shirt with a view to future service.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Girls are queer things, aren't they?" he said ruminatively to Snorky Green, for the mood of confidence was on him.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading One way or the other they start to making you miserable just as soon as you show them you've fallen for them.
in or at the place that
From this reading THE SCALP HUNTER SKIPPY in his sentimental progress had now reached the point where if he could not control the impulses of his sentiments he could at least review the past with some instructive profit.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE SCALP HUNTER SKIPPY in his sentimental progress had now reached the point where if he could not control the impulses of his sentiments he could at least review the past with some instructive profit.
be worried, concerned, anxious, troubled, or uneasy
From this reading "They get you before you know it and as soon as they get you they worry the life out of you.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "They get you before you know it and as soon as they get you they worry the life out of you.
you've
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From this reading One way or the other they start to making you miserable just as soon as you show them you've fallen for them.
