used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading His parents looked equally incredulous and Mr. Wallace explained with a smile.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading So when I found that Critch was no slouch at taxidermy and only needed the chance, it occurred to me to take him along.
the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading THE DECISION "Critch!" shouted Burt, unable to restrain his amazement.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His parents looked equally incredulous and Mr. Wallace explained with a smile.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading So when I found that Critch was no slouch at taxidermy and only needed the chance, it occurred to me to take him along.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading You see, I'd like to bring back some skins and things but I detest the beastly work of getting them off and putting them in shape.
beastlyadjectiveUS /ˈbiːstliː/
(informal) very unpleasant
From this reading You see, I'd like to bring back some skins and things but I detest the beastly work of getting them off and putting them in shape.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading You see, I'd like to bring back some skins and things but I detest the beastly work of getting them off and putting them in shape.
BurtnounUS /bɜːrt/
English psychologist whose studies of twins were later said to have used fabricated data (1883-1971)
From this reading THE DECISION "Critch!" shouted Burt, unable to restrain his amazement.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading You see, I'd like to bring back some skins and things but I detest the beastly work of getting them off and putting them in shape.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading So when I found that Critch was no slouch at taxidermy and only needed the chance, it occurred to me to take him along.
Critch
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From this reading THE DECISION "Critch!" shouted Burt, unable to restrain his amazement.
Critchfield
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From this reading "Yes, Howard Critchfield.
the act of making up your mind about something
From this reading THE DECISION "Critch!" shouted Burt, unable to restrain his amazement.
detestverbUS /dɪˈtest/
dislike intensely; feel antipathy or aversion towards
From this reading You see, I'd like to bring back some skins and things but I detest the beastly work of getting them off and putting them in shape.
to the same degree (often followed by “as”)
From this reading His parents looked equally incredulous and Mr. Wallace explained with a smile.
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading His parents looked equally incredulous and Mr. Wallace explained with a smile.
set up or found
From this reading So when I found that Critch was no slouch at taxidermy and only needed the chance, it occurred to me to take him along.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading You see, I'd like to bring back some skins and things but I detest the beastly work of getting them off and putting them in shape.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading So when I found that Critch was no slouch at taxidermy and only needed the chance, it occurred to me to take him along.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE DECISION "Critch!" shouted Burt, unable to restrain his amazement.
HowardnounUS /ˈhaʊərd/
English actor of stage and screen (1893-1943)
From this reading "Yes, Howard Critchfield.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading You see, I'd like to bring back some skins and things but I detest the beastly work of getting them off and putting them in shape.
I'd
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From this reading You see, I'd like to bring back some skins and things but I detest the beastly work of getting them off and putting them in shape.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading You see, I'd like to bring back some skins and things but I detest the beastly work of getting them off and putting them in shape.
incredulousadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkredʒələs/
not disposed or willing to believe; unbelieving
From this reading His parents looked equally incredulous and Mr. Wallace explained with a smile.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading So when I found that Critch was no slouch at taxidermy and only needed the chance, it occurred to me to take him along.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading You see, I'd like to bring back some skins and things but I detest the beastly work of getting them off and putting them in shape.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading His parents looked equally incredulous and Mr. Wallace explained with a smile.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading So when I found that Critch was no slouch at taxidermy and only needed the chance, it occurred to me to take him along.
a form of address for a man
From this reading His parents looked equally incredulous and Mr. Wallace explained with a smile.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading So when I found that Critch was no slouch at taxidermy and only needed the chance, it occurred to me to take him along.
not any; not one
From this reading So when I found that Critch was no slouch at taxidermy and only needed the chance, it occurred to me to take him along.
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading So when I found that Critch was no slouch at taxidermy and only needed the chance, it occurred to me to take him along.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading You see, I'd like to bring back some skins and things but I detest the beastly work of getting them off and putting them in shape.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading You see, I'd like to bring back some skins and things but I detest the beastly work of getting them off and putting them in shape.
and nothing more
From this reading So when I found that Critch was no slouch at taxidermy and only needed the chance, it occurred to me to take him along.
plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian
From this reading His parents looked equally incredulous and Mr. Wallace explained with a smile.
hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter
From this reading You see, I'd like to bring back some skins and things but I detest the beastly work of getting them off and putting them in shape.
restrainverbUS /riˈstreɪn/
to close within bounds, or otherwise limit or deprive of free movement
From this reading THE DECISION "Critch!" shouted Burt, unable to restrain his amazement.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading You see, I'd like to bring back some skins and things but I detest the beastly work of getting them off and putting them in shape.
any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
From this reading You see, I'd like to bring back some skins and things but I detest the beastly work of getting them off and putting them in shape.
in a vehement outcry
From this reading THE DECISION "Critch!" shouted Burt, unable to restrain his amazement.
skinsnounUS /skɪnz/
plural of “skin” — a natural protective body covering and site of the sense of touch
From this reading You see, I'd like to bring back some skins and things but I detest the beastly work of getting them off and putting them in shape.
slouchnounUS /slaʊtʃ/
an incompetent person; usually used in negative constructions
From this reading So when I found that Critch was no slouch at taxidermy and only needed the chance, it occurred to me to take him along.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading His parents looked equally incredulous and Mr. Wallace explained with a smile.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So when I found that Critch was no slouch at taxidermy and only needed the chance, it occurred to me to take him along.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading You see, I'd like to bring back some skins and things but I detest the beastly work of getting them off and putting them in shape.
carry out
From this reading So when I found that Critch was no slouch at taxidermy and only needed the chance, it occurred to me to take him along.
taxidermynounUS /ˈtæksədɜːrmi/
the art of mounting the skins of animals so that they have lifelike appearance
From this reading So when I found that Critch was no slouch at taxidermy and only needed the chance, it occurred to me to take him along.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading So when I found that Critch was no slouch at taxidermy and only needed the chance, it occurred to me to take him along.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE DECISION "Critch!" shouted Burt, unable to restrain his amazement.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading You see, I'd like to bring back some skins and things but I detest the beastly work of getting them off and putting them in shape.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading You see, I'd like to bring back some skins and things but I detest the beastly work of getting them off and putting them in shape.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE DECISION "Critch!" shouted Burt, unable to restrain his amazement.
(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
From this reading THE DECISION "Critch!" shouted Burt, unable to restrain his amazement.
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 His parents looked equally incredulous and Mr. Wallace explained with a smile.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading So when I found that Critch was no slouch at taxidermy and only needed the chance, it occurred to me to take him along.
at the time that
From this reading So when I found that Critch was no slouch at taxidermy and only needed the chance, it occurred to me to take him along.
in the company of; together with
From this reading His parents looked equally incredulous and Mr. Wallace explained with a smile.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading You see, I'd like to bring back some skins and things but I detest the beastly work of getting them off and putting them in shape.
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes, Howard Critchfield.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You see, I'd like to bring back some skins and things but I detest the beastly work of getting them off and putting them in shape.
