used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Yo' keep still just a minute, Brer Porky!" he commanded, for he did not dare go very near while Prickly Porky was rolling and kicking around so, for fear that he would get against some of the thousand little spears Prickly Porky carries hidden in his coat.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading "Yo' keep still just a minute, Brer Porky!" he commanded, for he did not dare go very near while Prickly Porky was rolling and kicking around so, for fear that he would get against some of the thousand little spears Prickly Porky carries hidden in his coat.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He hoped that Unc' Billy was at home, and he wasted no time in finding out.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading "Yo' keep still just a minute, Brer Porky!" he commanded, for he did not dare go very near while Prickly Porky was rolling and kicking around so, for fear that he would get against some of the thousand little spears Prickly Porky carries hidden in his coat.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Unc' Billy was at home, and when he heard that his old friend Prickly Porky was in trouble, he hurried up the hill as fast as ever he could.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He hoped that Unc' Billy was at home, and he wasted no time in finding out.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading He saw right away what was the trouble.
a short stout club used primarily by policemen
From this reading Perhaps Unc' Billy could help.
Brer
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From this reading "Yo' keep still just a minute, Brer Porky!" he commanded, for he did not dare go very near while Prickly Porky was rolling and kicking around so, for fear that he would get against some of the thousand little spears Prickly Porky carries hidden in his coat.
carriesnounUS /ˈkæriz/
plural of “carry” — the act of carrying something
From this reading "Yo' keep still just a minute, Brer Porky!" he commanded, for he did not dare go very near while Prickly Porky was rolling and kicking around so, for fear that he would get against some of the thousand little spears Prickly Porky carries hidden in his coat.
an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
From this reading "Yo' keep still just a minute, Brer Porky!" he commanded, for he did not dare go very near while Prickly Porky was rolling and kicking around so, for fear that he would get against some of the thousand little spears Prickly Porky carries hidden in his coat.
past form of “command” — be in command of
From this reading "Yo' keep still just a minute, Brer Porky!" he commanded, for he did not dare go very near while Prickly Porky was rolling and kicking around so, for fear that he would get against some of the thousand little spears Prickly Porky carries hidden in his coat.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Perhaps Unc' Billy could help.
take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading "Yo' keep still just a minute, Brer Porky!" he commanded, for he did not dare go very near while Prickly Porky was rolling and kicking around so, for fear that he would get against some of the thousand little spears Prickly Porky carries hidden in his coat.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "Yo' keep still just a minute, Brer Porky!" he commanded, for he did not dare go very near while Prickly Porky was rolling and kicking around so, for fear that he would get against some of the thousand little spears Prickly Porky carries hidden in his coat.
at any time
From this reading Unc' Billy was at home, and when he heard that his old friend Prickly Porky was in trouble, he hurried up the hill as fast as ever he could.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading Unc' Billy was at home, and when he heard that his old friend Prickly Porky was in trouble, he hurried up the hill as fast as ever he could.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading "Yo' keep still just a minute, Brer Porky!" he commanded, for he did not dare go very near while Prickly Porky was rolling and kicking around so, for fear that he would get against some of the thousand little spears Prickly Porky carries hidden in his coat.
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading He hoped that Unc' Billy was at home, and he wasted no time in finding out.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Yo' keep still just a minute, Brer Porky!" he commanded, for he did not dare go very near while Prickly Porky was rolling and kicking around so, for fear that he would get against some of the thousand little spears Prickly Porky carries hidden in his coat.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Unc' Billy was at home, and when he heard that his old friend Prickly Porky was in trouble, he hurried up the hill as fast as ever he could.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "Yo' keep still just a minute, Brer Porky!" he commanded, for he did not dare go very near while Prickly Porky was rolling and kicking around so, for fear that he would get against some of the thousand little spears Prickly Porky carries hidden in his coat.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "Yo' keep still just a minute, Brer Porky!" he commanded, for he did not dare go very near while Prickly Porky was rolling and kicking around so, for fear that he would get against some of the thousand little spears Prickly Porky carries hidden in his coat.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He hoped that Unc' Billy was at home, and he wasted no time in finding out.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Unc' Billy was at home, and when he heard that his old friend Prickly Porky was in trouble, he hurried up the hill as fast as ever he could.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Perhaps Unc' Billy could help.
not accessible to view
From this reading "Yo' keep still just a minute, Brer Porky!" he commanded, for he did not dare go very near while Prickly Porky was rolling and kicking around so, for fear that he would get against some of the thousand little spears Prickly Porky carries hidden in his coat.
a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading Unc' Billy was at home, and when he heard that his old friend Prickly Porky was in trouble, he hurried up the hill as fast as ever he could.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Unc' Billy was at home, and when he heard that his old friend Prickly Porky was in trouble, he hurried up the hill as fast as ever he could.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading He hoped that Unc' Billy was at home, and he wasted no time in finding out.
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading He hoped that Unc' Billy was at home, and he wasted no time in finding out.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading Unc' Billy was at home, and when he heard that his old friend Prickly Porky was in trouble, he hurried up the hill as fast as ever he could.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He hoped that Unc' Billy was at home, and he wasted no time in finding out.
and nothing more
From this reading "Yo' keep still just a minute, Brer Porky!" he commanded, for he did not dare go very near while Prickly Porky was rolling and kicking around so, for fear that he would get against some of the thousand little spears Prickly Porky carries hidden in his coat.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading "Yo' keep still just a minute, Brer Porky!" he commanded, for he did not dare go very near while Prickly Porky was rolling and kicking around so, for fear that he would get against some of the thousand little spears Prickly Porky carries hidden in his coat.
kickingnounUS /ˈkɪkɪŋ/
a rhythmic thrusting movement of the legs as in swimming or calisthenics
From this reading "Yo' keep still just a minute, Brer Porky!" he commanded, for he did not dare go very near while Prickly Porky was rolling and kicking around so, for fear that he would get against some of the thousand little spears Prickly Porky carries hidden in his coat.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "Yo' keep still just a minute, Brer Porky!" he commanded, for he did not dare go very near while Prickly Porky was rolling and kicking around so, for fear that he would get against some of the thousand little spears Prickly Porky carries hidden in his coat.
a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour
From this reading "Yo' keep still just a minute, Brer Porky!" he commanded, for he did not dare go very near while Prickly Porky was rolling and kicking around so, for fear that he would get against some of the thousand little spears Prickly Porky carries hidden in his coat.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading "Yo' keep still just a minute, Brer Porky!" he commanded, for he did not dare go very near while Prickly Porky was rolling and kicking around so, for fear that he would get against some of the thousand little spears Prickly Porky carries hidden in his coat.
not any; not one
From this reading He hoped that Unc' Billy was at home, and he wasted no time in finding out.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Yo' keep still just a minute, Brer Porky!" he commanded, for he did not dare go very near while Prickly Porky was rolling and kicking around so, for fear that he would get against some of the thousand little spears Prickly Porky carries hidden in his coat.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Yo' keep still just a minute, Brer Porky!" he commanded, for he did not dare go very near while Prickly Porky was rolling and kicking around so, for fear that he would get against some of the thousand little spears Prickly Porky carries hidden in his coat.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Unc' Billy was at home, and when he heard that his old friend Prickly Porky was in trouble, he hurried up the hill as fast as ever he could.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He hoped that Unc' Billy was at home, and he wasted no time in finding out.
by chance
From this reading Perhaps Unc' Billy could help.
Porky
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Unc' Billy was at home, and when he heard that his old friend Prickly Porky was in trouble, he hurried up the hill as fast as ever he could.
PricklyadjectiveUS /ˈprɪkli/
very irritable
From this reading Unc' Billy was at home, and when he heard that his old friend Prickly Porky was in trouble, he hurried up the hill as fast as ever he could.
precisely, exactly
From this reading He saw right away what was the trouble.
uttered with a trill
From this reading "Yo' keep still just a minute, Brer Porky!" he commanded, for he did not dare go very near while Prickly Porky was rolling and kicking around so, for fear that he would get against some of the thousand little spears Prickly Porky carries hidden in his coat.
cut with a saw
From this reading He saw right away what was the trouble.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "Yo' keep still just a minute, Brer Porky!" he commanded, for he did not dare go very near while Prickly Porky was rolling and kicking around so, for fear that he would get against some of the thousand little spears Prickly Porky carries hidden in his coat.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading "Yo' keep still just a minute, Brer Porky!" he commanded, for he did not dare go very near while Prickly Porky was rolling and kicking around so, for fear that he would get against some of the thousand little spears Prickly Porky carries hidden in his coat.
spearsnounUS /spɪrz/
plural of “spear” — a long pointed rod used as a tool or weapon
From this reading "Yo' keep still just a minute, Brer Porky!" he commanded, for he did not dare go very near while Prickly Porky was rolling and kicking around so, for fear that he would get against some of the thousand little spears Prickly Porky carries hidden in his coat.
not in physical motion
From this reading "Yo' keep still just a minute, Brer Porky!" he commanded, for he did not dare go very near while Prickly Porky was rolling and kicking around so, for fear that he would get against some of the thousand little spears Prickly Porky carries hidden in his coat.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He hoped that Unc' Billy was at home, and he wasted no time in finding out.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Unc' Billy was at home, and when he heard that his old friend Prickly Porky was in trouble, he hurried up the hill as fast as ever he could.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading "Yo' keep still just a minute, Brer Porky!" he commanded, for he did not dare go very near while Prickly Porky was rolling and kicking around so, for fear that he would get against some of the thousand little spears Prickly Porky carries hidden in his coat.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading He hoped that Unc' Billy was at home, and he wasted no time in finding out.
a source of difficulty
From this reading Unc' Billy was at home, and when he heard that his old friend Prickly Porky was in trouble, he hurried up the hill as fast as ever he could.
Unc
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From this reading Perhaps Unc' Billy could help.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Unc' Billy was at home, and when he heard that his old friend Prickly Porky was in trouble, he hurried up the hill as fast as ever he could.
precisely as stated
From this reading "Yo' keep still just a minute, Brer Porky!" he commanded, for he did not dare go very near while Prickly Porky was rolling and kicking around so, for fear that he would get against some of the thousand little spears Prickly Porky carries hidden in his coat.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He hoped that Unc' Billy was at home, and he wasted no time in finding out.
wastedadjectiveUS /ˈweɪstɪd/
serving no useful purpose; having no excuse for being
From this reading He hoped that Unc' Billy was at home, and he wasted no time in finding out.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading He saw right away what was the trouble.
at the time that
From this reading Unc' Billy was at home, and when he heard that his old friend Prickly Porky was in trouble, he hurried up the hill as fast as ever he could.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading "Yo' keep still just a minute, Brer Porky!" he commanded, for he did not dare go very near while Prickly Porky was rolling and kicking around so, for fear that he would get against some of the thousand little spears Prickly Porky carries hidden in his coat.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "Yo' keep still just a minute, Brer Porky!" he commanded, for he did not dare go very near while Prickly Porky was rolling and kicking around so, for fear that he would get against some of the thousand little spears Prickly Porky carries hidden in his coat.
Yo
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From this reading "Yo' keep still just a minute, Brer Porky!" he commanded, for he did not dare go very near while Prickly Porky was rolling and kicking around so, for fear that he would get against some of the thousand little spears Prickly Porky carries hidden in his coat.
