afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading He was quite in haste, as he went on after leaving the squirrel, in order to get down to the mill where Espy lived, before the squirrel should have gnawed out.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It is necessary in this chapter to return to Phonny and Wallace, in order to explain how Phonny succeeded in getting his squirrel.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He was quite in haste, as he went on after leaving the squirrel, in order to get down to the mill where Espy lived, before the squirrel should have gnawed out.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading He was quite in haste, as he went on after leaving the squirrel, in order to get down to the mill where Espy lived, before the squirrel should have gnawed out.
obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading "I should like to buy the squirrel, if Espy will sell him," said Phonny.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading It is necessary in this chapter to return to Phonny and Wallace, in order to explain how Phonny succeeded in getting his squirrel.
confidentadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnfədənt/
having or marked by confidence or assurance
From this reading The road, he was quite confident, led to the mill.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading He was quite in haste, as he went on after leaving the squirrel, in order to get down to the mill where Espy lived, before the squirrel should have gnawed out.
EspyverbUS /ˈespi/
catch sight of
From this reading He was quite in haste, as he went on after leaving the squirrel, in order to get down to the mill where Espy lived, before the squirrel should have gnawed out.
make plain and comprehensible
From this reading It is necessary in this chapter to return to Phonny and Wallace, in order to explain how Phonny succeeded in getting his squirrel.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading He was quite in haste, as he went on after leaving the squirrel, in order to get down to the mill where Espy lived, before the squirrel should have gnawed out.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading It is necessary in this chapter to return to Phonny and Wallace, in order to explain how Phonny succeeded in getting his squirrel.
gnawedverbUS /nɔːd/
past form of “gnaw” — bite or chew on with the teeth
From this reading He was quite in haste, as he went on after leaving the squirrel, in order to get down to the mill where Espy lived, before the squirrel should have gnawed out.
overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)
From this reading He was quite in haste, as he went on after leaving the squirrel, in order to get down to the mill where Espy lived, before the squirrel should have gnawed out.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He was quite in haste, as he went on after leaving the squirrel, in order to get down to the mill where Espy lived, before the squirrel should have gnawed out.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was quite in haste, as he went on after leaving the squirrel, in order to get down to the mill where Espy lived, before the squirrel should have gnawed out.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "I should like to buy the squirrel, if Espy will sell him," said Phonny.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It is necessary in this chapter to return to Phonny and Wallace, in order to explain how Phonny succeeded in getting his squirrel.
how
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From this reading It is necessary in this chapter to return to Phonny and Wallace, in order to explain how Phonny succeeded in getting his squirrel.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I should like to buy the squirrel, if Espy will sell him," said Phonny.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "I should like to buy the squirrel, if Espy will sell him," said Phonny.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It is necessary in this chapter to return to Phonny and Wallace, in order to explain how Phonny succeeded in getting his squirrel.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is necessary in this chapter to return to Phonny and Wallace, in order to explain how Phonny succeeded in getting his squirrel.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is necessary in this chapter to return to Phonny and Wallace, in order to explain how Phonny succeeded in getting his squirrel.
the act of departing
From this reading He was quite in haste, as he went on after leaving the squirrel, in order to get down to the mill where Espy lived, before the squirrel should have gnawed out.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading The road, he was quite confident, led to the mill.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "I should like to buy the squirrel, if Espy will sell him," said Phonny.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading He was quite in haste, as he went on after leaving the squirrel, in order to get down to the mill where Espy lived, before the squirrel should have gnawed out.
millverbUS /mɪl/
move about in a confused manner
From this reading He was quite in haste, as he went on after leaving the squirrel, in order to get down to the mill where Espy lived, before the squirrel should have gnawed out.
absolutely essential
From this reading It is necessary in this chapter to return to Phonny and Wallace, in order to explain how Phonny succeeded in getting his squirrel.
NEGOTIATIONSnounUS /nəˌɡoʊʃiˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “negotiation” — a discussion intended to produce an agreement
From this reading NEGOTIATIONS.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He was quite in haste, as he went on after leaving the squirrel, in order to get down to the mill where Espy lived, before the squirrel should have gnawed out.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading It is necessary in this chapter to return to Phonny and Wallace, in order to explain how Phonny succeeded in getting his squirrel.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He was quite in haste, as he went on after leaving the squirrel, in order to get down to the mill where Espy lived, before the squirrel should have gnawed out.
Phonny
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From this reading It is necessary in this chapter to return to Phonny and Wallace, in order to explain how Phonny succeeded in getting his squirrel.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading He was quite in haste, as he went on after leaving the squirrel, in order to get down to the mill where Espy lived, before the squirrel should have gnawed out.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading It is necessary in this chapter to return to Phonny and Wallace, in order to explain how Phonny succeeded in getting his squirrel.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading The road, he was quite confident, led to the mill.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I should like to buy the squirrel, if Espy will sell him," said Phonny.
exchange or deliver for money or its equivalent
From this reading "I should like to buy the squirrel, if Espy will sell him," said Phonny.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading He was quite in haste, as he went on after leaving the squirrel, in order to get down to the mill where Espy lived, before the squirrel should have gnawed out.
squirrelnounUS /ˈskwɜːrəl/
a kind of arboreal rodent having a long bushy tail
From this reading It is necessary in this chapter to return to Phonny and Wallace, in order to explain how Phonny succeeded in getting his squirrel.
past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading It is necessary in this chapter to return to Phonny and Wallace, in order to explain how Phonny succeeded in getting his squirrel.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He was quite in haste, as he went on after leaving the squirrel, in order to get down to the mill where Espy lived, before the squirrel should have gnawed out.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It is necessary in this chapter to return to Phonny and Wallace, in order to explain how Phonny succeeded in getting his squirrel.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It is necessary in this chapter to return to Phonny and Wallace, in order to explain how Phonny succeeded in getting his squirrel.
WallacenounUS /ˈwɔːləs/
Scottish insurgent who led the resistance to Edward I; in 1297 he gained control of Scotland briefly until Edward invaded Scotland again and defeated Wallace and subsequently executed him (1270-1305)
From this reading It is necessary in this chapter to return to Phonny and Wallace, in order to explain how Phonny succeeded in getting his squirrel.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was quite in haste, as he went on after leaving the squirrel, in order to get down to the mill where Espy lived, before the squirrel should have gnawed out.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He was quite in haste, as he went on after leaving the squirrel, in order to get down to the mill where Espy lived, before the squirrel should have gnawed out.
in or at the place that
From this reading He was quite in haste, as he went on after leaving the squirrel, in order to get down to the mill where Espy lived, before the squirrel should have gnawed out.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "I should like to buy the squirrel, if Espy will sell him," said Phonny.
