used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It isn’t checked by the five-barred gate Of worldly prudence or real-estate, And that is the reason why, till the end, A childhood lover is loyal friend.
a positive feeling of liking
From this reading For the dearest affection the heart can hold Is the honest love of the nine-year-old.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It isn’t checked by the five-barred gate Of worldly prudence or real-estate, And that is the reason why, till the end, A childhood lover is loyal friend.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The little crowd that followed Klebe Willard out of the Look door-yard moved slowly, for the irate skipper formed the nucleus of the group and stopped every few steps to mop at his wounded ear with a big handkerchief, while he grunted threats and promises of vengeance.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The little crowd that followed Klebe Willard out of the Look door-yard moved slowly, for the irate skipper formed the nucleus of the group and stopped every few steps to mop at his wounded ear with a big handkerchief, while he grunted threats and promises of vengeance.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It isn’t checked by the five-barred gate Of worldly prudence or real-estate, And that is the reason why, till the end, A childhood lover is loyal friend.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading For the dearest affection the heart can hold Is the honest love of the nine-year-old.
Cap'n
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From this reading “I hope you’ll give it to him hot and heavy, Cap’n.
checkedadjectiveUS /tʃekt/
patterned with alternating squares of color
From this reading It isn’t checked by the five-barred gate Of worldly prudence or real-estate, And that is the reason why, till the end, A childhood lover is loyal friend.
childhoodnounUS /ˈtʃaɪldhʊd/
the time of person's life when they are a child
From this reading It isn’t checked by the five-barred gate Of worldly prudence or real-estate, And that is the reason why, till the end, A childhood lover is loyal friend.
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading The little crowd that followed Klebe Willard out of the Look door-yard moved slowly, for the irate skipper formed the nucleus of the group and stopped every few steps to mop at his wounded ear with a big handkerchief, while he grunted threats and promises of vengeance.
a beloved person; used as terms of endearment
From this reading For the dearest affection the heart can hold Is the honest love of the nine-year-old.
door-yard
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From this reading The little crowd that followed Klebe Willard out of the Look door-yard moved slowly, for the irate skipper formed the nucleus of the group and stopped every few steps to mop at his wounded ear with a big handkerchief, while he grunted threats and promises of vengeance.
the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading The little crowd that followed Klebe Willard out of the Look door-yard moved slowly, for the irate skipper formed the nucleus of the group and stopped every few steps to mop at his wounded ear with a big handkerchief, while he grunted threats and promises of vengeance.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading It isn’t checked by the five-barred gate Of worldly prudence or real-estate, And that is the reason why, till the end, A childhood lover is loyal friend.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading The little crowd that followed Klebe Willard out of the Look door-yard moved slowly, for the irate skipper formed the nucleus of the group and stopped every few steps to mop at his wounded ear with a big handkerchief, while he grunted threats and promises of vengeance.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading The little crowd that followed Klebe Willard out of the Look door-yard moved slowly, for the irate skipper formed the nucleus of the group and stopped every few steps to mop at his wounded ear with a big handkerchief, while he grunted threats and promises of vengeance.
five-barred
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From this reading It isn’t checked by the five-barred gate Of worldly prudence or real-estate, And that is the reason why, till the end, A childhood lover is loyal friend.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading The little crowd that followed Klebe Willard out of the Look door-yard moved slowly, for the irate skipper formed the nucleus of the group and stopped every few steps to mop at his wounded ear with a big handkerchief, while he grunted threats and promises of vengeance.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For the dearest affection the heart can hold Is the honest love of the nine-year-old.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading The little crowd that followed Klebe Willard out of the Look door-yard moved slowly, for the irate skipper formed the nucleus of the group and stopped every few steps to mop at his wounded ear with a big handkerchief, while he grunted threats and promises of vengeance.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading It isn’t checked by the five-barred gate Of worldly prudence or real-estate, And that is the reason why, till the end, A childhood lover is loyal friend.
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading It isn’t checked by the five-barred gate Of worldly prudence or real-estate, And that is the reason why, till the end, A childhood lover is loyal friend.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading “I hope you’ll give it to him hot and heavy, Cap’n.
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading The little crowd that followed Klebe Willard out of the Look door-yard moved slowly, for the irate skipper formed the nucleus of the group and stopped every few steps to mop at his wounded ear with a big handkerchief, while he grunted threats and promises of vengeance.
gruntedverbUS /ˈɡrʌntɪd/
past form of “grunt” — issue a grunting, low, animal-like noise
From this reading The little crowd that followed Klebe Willard out of the Look door-yard moved slowly, for the irate skipper formed the nucleus of the group and stopped every few steps to mop at his wounded ear with a big handkerchief, while he grunted threats and promises of vengeance.
a square piece of cloth used for wiping the eyes or nose or as a costume accessory
From this reading The little crowd that followed Klebe Willard out of the Look door-yard moved slowly, for the irate skipper formed the nucleus of the group and stopped every few steps to mop at his wounded ear with a big handkerchief, while he grunted threats and promises of vengeance.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The little crowd that followed Klebe Willard out of the Look door-yard moved slowly, for the irate skipper formed the nucleus of the group and stopped every few steps to mop at his wounded ear with a big handkerchief, while he grunted threats and promises of vengeance.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading For the dearest affection the heart can hold Is the honest love of the nine-year-old.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading “I hope you’ll give it to him hot and heavy, Cap’n.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “I hope you’ll give it to him hot and heavy, Cap’n.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The little crowd that followed Klebe Willard out of the Look door-yard moved slowly, for the irate skipper formed the nucleus of the group and stopped every few steps to mop at his wounded ear with a big handkerchief, while he grunted threats and promises of vengeance.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading For the dearest affection the heart can hold Is the honest love of the nine-year-old.
not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent
From this reading For the dearest affection the heart can hold Is the honest love of the nine-year-old.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading “I hope you’ll give it to him hot and heavy, Cap’n.
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading “I hope you’ll give it to him hot and heavy, Cap’n.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I hope you’ll give it to him hot and heavy, Cap’n.
irateadjectiveUS /aɪˈreɪt/
feeling or showing extreme anger
From this reading The little crowd that followed Klebe Willard out of the Look door-yard moved slowly, for the irate skipper formed the nucleus of the group and stopped every few steps to mop at his wounded ear with a big handkerchief, while he grunted threats and promises of vengeance.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading For the dearest affection the heart can hold Is the honest love of the nine-year-old.
isn't
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From this reading It isn’t checked by the five-barred gate Of worldly prudence or real-estate, And that is the reason why, till the end, A childhood lover is loyal friend.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It isn’t checked by the five-barred gate Of worldly prudence or real-estate, And that is the reason why, till the end, A childhood lover is loyal friend.
Klebe
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From this reading The little crowd that followed Klebe Willard out of the Look door-yard moved slowly, for the irate skipper formed the nucleus of the group and stopped every few steps to mop at his wounded ear with a big handkerchief, while he grunted threats and promises of vengeance.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The little crowd that followed Klebe Willard out of the Look door-yard moved slowly, for the irate skipper formed the nucleus of the group and stopped every few steps to mop at his wounded ear with a big handkerchief, while he grunted threats and promises of vengeance.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The little crowd that followed Klebe Willard out of the Look door-yard moved slowly, for the irate skipper formed the nucleus of the group and stopped every few steps to mop at his wounded ear with a big handkerchief, while he grunted threats and promises of vengeance.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading For the dearest affection the heart can hold Is the honest love of the nine-year-old.
a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading It isn’t checked by the five-barred gate Of worldly prudence or real-estate, And that is the reason why, till the end, A childhood lover is loyal friend.
loyaladjectiveUS /ˈlɔɪəl/
steadfast in allegiance or duty
From this reading It isn’t checked by the five-barred gate Of worldly prudence or real-estate, And that is the reason why, till the end, A childhood lover is loyal friend.
mopverbUS /mɑːp/
to wash or wipe with or as if with a mop
From this reading The little crowd that followed Klebe Willard out of the Look door-yard moved slowly, for the irate skipper formed the nucleus of the group and stopped every few steps to mop at his wounded ear with a big handkerchief, while he grunted threats and promises of vengeance.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading The little crowd that followed Klebe Willard out of the Look door-yard moved slowly, for the irate skipper formed the nucleus of the group and stopped every few steps to mop at his wounded ear with a big handkerchief, while he grunted threats and promises of vengeance.
in such a manner as could not be otherwise
From this reading He needs it.
nine-year-old
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From this reading For the dearest affection the heart can hold Is the honest love of the nine-year-old.
nucleusnounUS /ˈnuːkliəs/
a part of the cell containing DNA and RNA and responsible for growth and reproduction
From this reading The little crowd that followed Klebe Willard out of the Look door-yard moved slowly, for the irate skipper formed the nucleus of the group and stopped every few steps to mop at his wounded ear with a big handkerchief, while he grunted threats and promises of vengeance.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading For the dearest affection the heart can hold Is the honest love of the nine-year-old.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It isn’t checked by the five-barred gate Of worldly prudence or real-estate, And that is the reason why, till the end, A childhood lover is loyal friend.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The little crowd that followed Klebe Willard out of the Look door-yard moved slowly, for the irate skipper formed the nucleus of the group and stopped every few steps to mop at his wounded ear with a big handkerchief, while he grunted threats and promises of vengeance.
promisesnounUS /ˈprɑːməsəz/
plural of “promise” — a verbal commitment by one person to another agreeing to do (or not to do) something in the future
From this reading The little crowd that followed Klebe Willard out of the Look door-yard moved slowly, for the irate skipper formed the nucleus of the group and stopped every few steps to mop at his wounded ear with a big handkerchief, while he grunted threats and promises of vengeance.
prudencenounUS /ˈpruːdəns/
discretion in practical affairs
From this reading It isn’t checked by the five-barred gate Of worldly prudence or real-estate, And that is the reason why, till the end, A childhood lover is loyal friend.
real-estate
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From this reading It isn’t checked by the five-barred gate Of worldly prudence or real-estate, And that is the reason why, till the end, A childhood lover is loyal friend.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading It isn’t checked by the five-barred gate Of worldly prudence or real-estate, And that is the reason why, till the end, A childhood lover is loyal friend.
skippernounUS /ˈskɪpər/
a student who fails to attend classes
From this reading The little crowd that followed Klebe Willard out of the Look door-yard moved slowly, for the irate skipper formed the nucleus of the group and stopped every few steps to mop at his wounded ear with a big handkerchief, while he grunted threats and promises of vengeance.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading The little crowd that followed Klebe Willard out of the Look door-yard moved slowly, for the irate skipper formed the nucleus of the group and stopped every few steps to mop at his wounded ear with a big handkerchief, while he grunted threats and promises of vengeance.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading The little crowd that followed Klebe Willard out of the Look door-yard moved slowly, for the irate skipper formed the nucleus of the group and stopped every few steps to mop at his wounded ear with a big handkerchief, while he grunted threats and promises of vengeance.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading The little crowd that followed Klebe Willard out of the Look door-yard moved slowly, for the irate skipper formed the nucleus of the group and stopped every few steps to mop at his wounded ear with a big handkerchief, while he grunted threats and promises of vengeance.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It isn’t checked by the five-barred gate Of worldly prudence or real-estate, And that is the reason why, till the end, A childhood lover is loyal friend.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading For the dearest affection the heart can hold Is the honest love of the nine-year-old.
threatsnounUS /θrets/
plural of “threat” — something that is a source of danger
From this reading The little crowd that followed Klebe Willard out of the Look door-yard moved slowly, for the irate skipper formed the nucleus of the group and stopped every few steps to mop at his wounded ear with a big handkerchief, while he grunted threats and promises of vengeance.
up to a particular time
From this reading It isn’t checked by the five-barred gate Of worldly prudence or real-estate, And that is the reason why, till the end, A childhood lover is loyal friend.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The little crowd that followed Klebe Willard out of the Look door-yard moved slowly, for the irate skipper formed the nucleus of the group and stopped every few steps to mop at his wounded ear with a big handkerchief, while he grunted threats and promises of vengeance.
vengeancenounUS /ˈvendʒəns/
the act of taking revenge (harming someone in retaliation for something harmful that they have done) especially in the next life
From this reading The little crowd that followed Klebe Willard out of the Look door-yard moved slowly, for the irate skipper formed the nucleus of the group and stopped every few steps to mop at his wounded ear with a big handkerchief, while he grunted threats and promises of vengeance.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading The little crowd that followed Klebe Willard out of the Look door-yard moved slowly, for the irate skipper formed the nucleus of the group and stopped every few steps to mop at his wounded ear with a big handkerchief, while he grunted threats and promises of vengeance.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading It isn’t checked by the five-barred gate Of worldly prudence or real-estate, And that is the reason why, till the end, A childhood lover is loyal friend.
WillardnounUS /ˈwɪlərd/
United States advocate of temperance and women's suffrage (1839-1898)
From this reading The little crowd that followed Klebe Willard out of the Look door-yard moved slowly, for the irate skipper formed the nucleus of the group and stopped every few steps to mop at his wounded ear with a big handkerchief, while he grunted threats and promises of vengeance.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The little crowd that followed Klebe Willard out of the Look door-yard moved slowly, for the irate skipper formed the nucleus of the group and stopped every few steps to mop at his wounded ear with a big handkerchief, while he grunted threats and promises of vengeance.
worldlyadjectiveUS /ˈwɜːrldli/
characteristic of or devoted to the temporal world as opposed to the spiritual world
From this reading It isn’t checked by the five-barred gate Of worldly prudence or real-estate, And that is the reason why, till the end, A childhood lover is loyal friend.
people who are wounded
From this reading The little crowd that followed Klebe Willard out of the Look door-yard moved slowly, for the irate skipper formed the nucleus of the group and stopped every few steps to mop at his wounded ear with a big handkerchief, while he grunted threats and promises of vengeance.
you'll
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From this reading “I hope you’ll give it to him hot and heavy, Cap’n.
