used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A PRIZE IN THE TRAP "HOW'S the wood supply?" asked Elmer, while preparations were going on looking to their having a generous supply of fresh venison for supper.
anew
From this reading "Not so good as last night," replied Toby; "it's twice as hard to get, you see; but then, George has agreed to start in again later on, and pile up more stock.
united by being of the same opinion
From this reading "Not so good as last night," replied Toby; "it's twice as hard to get, you see; but then, George has agreed to start in again later on, and pile up more stock.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Not so good as last night," replied Toby; "it's twice as hard to get, you see; but then, George has agreed to start in again later on, and pile up more stock.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "Did any of your people come from the South of Ireland, Toby?" demanded the said George; "because you've got the gift of gab down to a fine point, and know how to blarney a fellow first-class."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Not so good as last night," replied Toby; "it's twice as hard to get, you see; but then, George has agreed to start in again later on, and pile up more stock.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading A PRIZE IN THE TRAP "HOW'S the wood supply?" asked Elmer, while preparations were going on looking to their having a generous supply of fresh venison for supper.
an unofficial association of people or groups
From this reading He certainly does swing that little hand-ax of yours to beat the band, Elmer."
come out better in a competition, race, or conflict
From this reading He certainly does swing that little hand-ax of yours to beat the band, Elmer."
for the reason that
From this reading "Did any of your people come from the South of Ireland, Toby?" demanded the said George; "because you've got the gift of gab down to a fine point, and know how to blarney a fellow first-class."
blarneynoun
flattery designed to gain favor
From this reading "Did any of your people come from the South of Ireland, Toby?" demanded the said George; "because you've got the gift of gab down to a fine point, and know how to blarney a fellow first-class."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "Not so good as last night," replied Toby; "it's twice as hard to get, you see; but then, George has agreed to start in again later on, and pile up more stock.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading He certainly does swing that little hand-ax of yours to beat the band, Elmer."
chopverbUS /tʃɑːp/
cut into pieces
From this reading "But you did say you would chop a whole lot more wood," protested Toby.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "Did any of your people come from the South of Ireland, Toby?" demanded the said George; "because you've got the gift of gab down to a fine point, and know how to blarney a fellow first-class."
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading "Did any of your people come from the South of Ireland, Toby?" demanded the said George; "because you've got the gift of gab down to a fine point, and know how to blarney a fellow first-class."
Didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "Did any of your people come from the South of Ireland, Toby?" demanded the said George; "because you've got the gift of gab down to a fine point, and know how to blarney a fellow first-class."
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He certainly does swing that little hand-ax of yours to beat the band, Elmer."
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading "Did any of your people come from the South of Ireland, Toby?" demanded the said George; "because you've got the gift of gab down to a fine point, and know how to blarney a fellow first-class."
Elmer
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From this reading A PRIZE IN THE TRAP "HOW'S the wood supply?" asked Elmer, while preparations were going on looking to their having a generous supply of fresh venison for supper.
a boy or man
From this reading "Did any of your people come from the South of Ireland, Toby?" demanded the said George; "because you've got the gift of gab down to a fine point, and know how to blarney a fellow first-class."
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading "Did any of your people come from the South of Ireland, Toby?" demanded the said George; "because you've got the gift of gab down to a fine point, and know how to blarney a fellow first-class."
first-classadjectiveUS /ˌfɜːrstˈklæs/
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading "Did any of your people come from the South of Ireland, Toby?" demanded the said George; "because you've got the gift of gab down to a fine point, and know how to blarney a fellow first-class."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A PRIZE IN THE TRAP "HOW'S the wood supply?" asked Elmer, while preparations were going on looking to their having a generous supply of fresh venison for supper.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading A PRIZE IN THE TRAP "HOW'S the wood supply?" asked Elmer, while preparations were going on looking to their having a generous supply of fresh venison for supper.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "Did any of your people come from the South of Ireland, Toby?" demanded the said George; "because you've got the gift of gab down to a fine point, and know how to blarney a fellow first-class."
gabnounUS /ɡæb/
light informal conversation for social occasions
From this reading "Did any of your people come from the South of Ireland, Toby?" demanded the said George; "because you've got the gift of gab down to a fine point, and know how to blarney a fellow first-class."
willing to give and share unstintingly
From this reading A PRIZE IN THE TRAP "HOW'S the wood supply?" asked Elmer, while preparations were going on looking to their having a generous supply of fresh venison for supper.
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading "Not so good as last night," replied Toby; "it's twice as hard to get, you see; but then, George has agreed to start in again later on, and pile up more stock.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "Not so good as last night," replied Toby; "it's twice as hard to get, you see; but then, George has agreed to start in again later on, and pile up more stock.
something acquired without compensation
From this reading "Did any of your people come from the South of Ireland, Toby?" demanded the said George; "because you've got the gift of gab down to a fine point, and know how to blarney a fellow first-class."
the act of departing
From this reading A PRIZE IN THE TRAP "HOW'S the wood supply?" asked Elmer, while preparations were going on looking to their having a generous supply of fresh venison for supper.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "Not so good as last night," replied Toby; "it's twice as hard to get, you see; but then, George has agreed to start in again later on, and pile up more stock.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "Did any of your people come from the South of Ireland, Toby?" demanded the said George; "because you've got the gift of gab down to a fine point, and know how to blarney a fellow first-class."
hand-ax
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He certainly does swing that little hand-ax of yours to beat the band, Elmer."
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading "Not so good as last night," replied Toby; "it's twice as hard to get, you see; but then, George has agreed to start in again later on, and pile up more stock.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Not so good as last night," replied Toby; "it's twice as hard to get, you see; but then, George has agreed to start in again later on, and pile up more stock.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading A PRIZE IN THE TRAP "HOW'S the wood supply?" asked Elmer, while preparations were going on looking to their having a generous supply of fresh venison for supper.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He certainly does swing that little hand-ax of yours to beat the band, Elmer."
how
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From this reading "Did any of your people come from the South of Ireland, Toby?" demanded the said George; "because you've got the gift of gab down to a fine point, and know how to blarney a fellow first-class."
HOW'S
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A PRIZE IN THE TRAP "HOW'S the wood supply?" asked Elmer, while preparations were going on looking to their having a generous supply of fresh venison for supper.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A PRIZE IN THE TRAP "HOW'S the wood supply?" asked Elmer, while preparations were going on looking to their having a generous supply of fresh venison for supper.
IrelandnounUS /ˈaɪərlənd/
a republic consisting of 26 of 32 counties comprising the island of Ireland; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1921
From this reading "Did any of your people come from the South of Ireland, Toby?" demanded the said George; "because you've got the gift of gab down to a fine point, and know how to blarney a fellow first-class."
it's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Not so good as last night," replied Toby; "it's twice as hard to get, you see; but then, George has agreed to start in again later on, and pile up more stock.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "Did any of your people come from the South of Ireland, Toby?" demanded the said George; "because you've got the gift of gab down to a fine point, and know how to blarney a fellow first-class."
immediately past
From this reading "Not so good as last night," replied Toby; "it's twice as hard to get, you see; but then, George has agreed to start in again later on, and pile up more stock.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading "Not so good as last night," replied Toby; "it's twice as hard to get, you see; but then, George has agreed to start in again later on, and pile up more stock.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He certainly does swing that little hand-ax of yours to beat the band, Elmer."
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading A PRIZE IN THE TRAP "HOW'S the wood supply?" asked Elmer, while preparations were going on looking to their having a generous supply of fresh venison for supper.
(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent
From this reading "But you did say you would chop a whole lot more wood," protested Toby.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "Not so good as last night," replied Toby; "it's twice as hard to get, you see; but then, George has agreed to start in again later on, and pile up more stock.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading "Not so good as last night," replied Toby; "it's twice as hard to get, you see; but then, George has agreed to start in again later on, and pile up more stock.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Not so good as last night," replied Toby; "it's twice as hard to get, you see; but then, George has agreed to start in again later on, and pile up more stock.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A PRIZE IN THE TRAP "HOW'S the wood supply?" asked Elmer, while preparations were going on looking to their having a generous supply of fresh venison for supper.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A PRIZE IN THE TRAP "HOW'S the wood supply?" asked Elmer, while preparations were going on looking to their having a generous supply of fresh venison for supper.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading "Did any of your people come from the South of Ireland, Toby?" demanded the said George; "because you've got the gift of gab down to a fine point, and know how to blarney a fellow first-class."
a collection of objects laid on top of each other
From this reading "Not so good as last night," replied Toby; "it's twice as hard to get, you see; but then, George has agreed to start in again later on, and pile up more stock.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading "Did any of your people come from the South of Ireland, Toby?" demanded the said George; "because you've got the gift of gab down to a fine point, and know how to blarney a fellow first-class."
preparationsnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading A PRIZE IN THE TRAP "HOW'S the wood supply?" asked Elmer, while preparations were going on looking to their having a generous supply of fresh venison for supper.
something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery
From this reading A PRIZE IN THE TRAP "HOW'S the wood supply?" asked Elmer, while preparations were going on looking to their having a generous supply of fresh venison for supper.
past form of “protest” — utter words of protest
From this reading "But you did say you would chop a whole lot more wood," protested Toby.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "Not so good as last night," replied Toby; "it's twice as hard to get, you see; but then, George has agreed to start in again later on, and pile up more stock.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Did any of your people come from the South of Ireland, Toby?" demanded the said George; "because you've got the gift of gab down to a fine point, and know how to blarney a fellow first-class."
express in words
From this reading "But you did say you would chop a whole lot more wood," protested Toby.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "Not so good as last night," replied Toby; "it's twice as hard to get, you see; but then, George has agreed to start in again later on, and pile up more stock.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "Not so good as last night," replied Toby; "it's twice as hard to get, you see; but then, George has agreed to start in again later on, and pile up more stock.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading "Did any of your people come from the South of Ireland, Toby?" demanded the said George; "because you've got the gift of gab down to a fine point, and know how to blarney a fellow first-class."
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading "Not so good as last night," replied Toby; "it's twice as hard to get, you see; but then, George has agreed to start in again later on, and pile up more stock.
the capital raised by a corporation through the issue of shares entitling holders to an ownership interest
From this reading "Not so good as last night," replied Toby; "it's twice as hard to get, you see; but then, George has agreed to start in again later on, and pile up more stock.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading A PRIZE IN THE TRAP "HOW'S the wood supply?" asked Elmer, while preparations were going on looking to their having a generous supply of fresh venison for supper.
give something useful or necessary to
From this reading A PRIZE IN THE TRAP "HOW'S the wood supply?" asked Elmer, while preparations were going on looking to their having a generous supply of fresh venison for supper.
swingverbUS /swɪŋ/
move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting
From this reading He certainly does swing that little hand-ax of yours to beat the band, Elmer."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He certainly does swing that little hand-ax of yours to beat the band, Elmer."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A PRIZE IN THE TRAP "HOW'S the wood supply?" asked Elmer, while preparations were going on looking to their having a generous supply of fresh venison for supper.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading A PRIZE IN THE TRAP "HOW'S the wood supply?" asked Elmer, while preparations were going on looking to their having a generous supply of fresh venison for supper.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading "Not so good as last night," replied Toby; "it's twice as hard to get, you see; but then, George has agreed to start in again later on, and pile up more stock.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A PRIZE IN THE TRAP "HOW'S the wood supply?" asked Elmer, while preparations were going on looking to their having a generous supply of fresh venison for supper.
TobynounUS /ˈtoʊbi/
a drinking mug in the shape of a stout man wearing a three-cornered hat
From this reading "Not so good as last night," replied Toby; "it's twice as hard to get, you see; but then, George has agreed to start in again later on, and pile up more stock.
TRAPnounUS /træp/
a device in which something (usually an animal) can be caught and penned
From this reading A PRIZE IN THE TRAP "HOW'S the wood supply?" asked Elmer, while preparations were going on looking to their having a generous supply of fresh venison for supper.
two times
From this reading "Not so good as last night," replied Toby; "it's twice as hard to get, you see; but then, George has agreed to start in again later on, and pile up more stock.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "Not so good as last night," replied Toby; "it's twice as hard to get, you see; but then, George has agreed to start in again later on, and pile up more stock.
venisonnounUS /ˈvenəsən/
meat from a deer used as food
From this reading A PRIZE IN THE TRAP "HOW'S the wood supply?" asked Elmer, while preparations were going on looking to their having a generous supply of fresh venison for supper.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A PRIZE IN THE TRAP "HOW'S the wood supply?" asked Elmer, while preparations were going on looking to their having a generous supply of fresh venison for supper.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading A PRIZE IN THE TRAP "HOW'S the wood supply?" asked Elmer, while preparations were going on looking to their having a generous supply of fresh venison for supper.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading "But you did say you would chop a whole lot more wood," protested Toby.
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading A PRIZE IN THE TRAP "HOW'S the wood supply?" asked Elmer, while preparations were going on looking to their having a generous supply of fresh venison for supper.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "But you did say you would chop a whole lot more wood," protested Toby.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Not so good as last night," replied Toby; "it's twice as hard to get, you see; but then, George has agreed to start in again later on, and pile up more stock.
you've
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Did any of your people come from the South of Ireland, Toby?" demanded the said George; "because you've got the gift of gab down to a fine point, and know how to blarney a fellow first-class."
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Did any of your people come from the South of Ireland, Toby?" demanded the said George; "because you've got the gift of gab down to a fine point, and know how to blarney a fellow first-class."
the one or ones belonging to the person spoken to
From this reading He certainly does swing that little hand-ax of yours to beat the band, Elmer."
