used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Viewed in the cheerful light of the next morning the uncanny happenings of the night did not have nearly so serious a complexion.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading In fact both Frank and Billy were sorely tempted to laugh at Harry, and the latter himself was also inclined to think that he might have been mistaken about the figure on the cliff.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading “He must have been a monkey if he was up where you say you saw him, Harry,” remarked Billy, deftly transferring a slice of sizzling hot bacon from the smoking tin roaster above the camp-fire onto a plate formed of a round of pilot bread, for this conversation took place at breakfast.
declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading He even went so far as to admit, under a severe fire of cross-examination that it might,—mind you he only said it might—have been a monkey.
in addition
From this reading In fact both Frank and Billy were sorely tempted to laugh at Harry, and the latter himself was also inclined to think that he might have been mistaken about the figure on the cliff.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In fact both Frank and Billy were sorely tempted to laugh at Harry, and the latter himself was also inclined to think that he might have been mistaken about the figure on the cliff.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He even went so far as to admit, under a severe fire of cross-examination that it might,—mind you he only said it might—have been a monkey.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading In fact both Frank and Billy were sorely tempted to laugh at Harry, and the latter himself was also inclined to think that he might have been mistaken about the figure on the cliff.
baconnounUS /ˈbeɪkən/
back and sides of a hog salted and dried or smoked; usually sliced thin and fried
From this reading “He must have been a monkey if he was up where you say you saw him, Harry,” remarked Billy, deftly transferring a slice of sizzling hot bacon from the smoking tin roaster above the camp-fire onto a plate formed of a round of pilot bread, for this conversation took place at breakfast.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading In fact both Frank and Billy were sorely tempted to laugh at Harry, and the latter himself was also inclined to think that he might have been mistaken about the figure on the cliff.
a short stout club used primarily by policemen
From this reading In fact both Frank and Billy were sorely tempted to laugh at Harry, and the latter himself was also inclined to think that he might have been mistaken about the figure on the cliff.
the two together, not just one
From this reading In fact both Frank and Billy were sorely tempted to laugh at Harry, and the latter himself was also inclined to think that he might have been mistaken about the figure on the cliff.
food made from dough of flour or meal and usually raised with yeast or baking powder and then baked
From this reading “He must have been a monkey if he was up where you say you saw him, Harry,” remarked Billy, deftly transferring a slice of sizzling hot bacon from the smoking tin roaster above the camp-fire onto a plate formed of a round of pilot bread, for this conversation took place at breakfast.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading “He must have been a monkey if he was up where you say you saw him, Harry,” remarked Billy, deftly transferring a slice of sizzling hot bacon from the smoking tin roaster above the camp-fire onto a plate formed of a round of pilot bread, for this conversation took place at breakfast.
camp-fire
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “He must have been a monkey if he was up where you say you saw him, Harry,” remarked Billy, deftly transferring a slice of sizzling hot bacon from the smoking tin roaster above the camp-fire onto a plate formed of a round of pilot bread, for this conversation took place at breakfast.
being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits
From this reading Viewed in the cheerful light of the next morning the uncanny happenings of the night did not have nearly so serious a complexion.
a steep high face of rock
From this reading In fact both Frank and Billy were sorely tempted to laugh at Harry, and the latter himself was also inclined to think that he might have been mistaken about the figure on the cliff.
complexionnounUS /kəmˈplekʃən/
the coloring of a person's face
From this reading Viewed in the cheerful light of the next morning the uncanny happenings of the night did not have nearly so serious a complexion.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading “He must have been a monkey if he was up where you say you saw him, Harry,” remarked Billy, deftly transferring a slice of sizzling hot bacon from the smoking tin roaster above the camp-fire onto a plate formed of a round of pilot bread, for this conversation took place at breakfast.
cross-examinationnoun
(law) close questioning of a hostile witness in a court of law to discredit or throw a new light on the testimony already provided in direct examination
From this reading He even went so far as to admit, under a severe fire of cross-examination that it might,—mind you he only said it might—have been a monkey.
deftlyadverbUS /ˈdeftli/
with dexterity; in a dexterous manner
From this reading “He must have been a monkey if he was up where you say you saw him, Harry,” remarked Billy, deftly transferring a slice of sizzling hot bacon from the smoking tin roaster above the camp-fire onto a plate formed of a round of pilot bread, for this conversation took place at breakfast.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Viewed in the cheerful light of the next morning the uncanny happenings of the night did not have nearly so serious a complexion.
divisible by two
From this reading He even went so far as to admit, under a severe fire of cross-examination that it might,—mind you he only said it might—have been a monkey.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading In fact both Frank and Billy were sorely tempted to laugh at Harry, and the latter himself was also inclined to think that he might have been mistaken about the figure on the cliff.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading He even went so far as to admit, under a severe fire of cross-examination that it might,—mind you he only said it might—have been a monkey.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading In fact both Frank and Billy were sorely tempted to laugh at Harry, and the latter himself was also inclined to think that he might have been mistaken about the figure on the cliff.
start firing a weapon
From this reading He even went so far as to admit, under a severe fire of cross-examination that it might,—mind you he only said it might—have been a monkey.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “He must have been a monkey if he was up where you say you saw him, Harry,” remarked Billy, deftly transferring a slice of sizzling hot bacon from the smoking tin roaster above the camp-fire onto a plate formed of a round of pilot bread, for this conversation took place at breakfast.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading “He must have been a monkey if he was up where you say you saw him, Harry,” remarked Billy, deftly transferring a slice of sizzling hot bacon from the smoking tin roaster above the camp-fire onto a plate formed of a round of pilot bread, for this conversation took place at breakfast.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading In fact both Frank and Billy were sorely tempted to laugh at Harry, and the latter himself was also inclined to think that he might have been mistaken about the figure on the cliff.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading “He must have been a monkey if he was up where you say you saw him, Harry,” remarked Billy, deftly transferring a slice of sizzling hot bacon from the smoking tin roaster above the camp-fire onto a plate formed of a round of pilot bread, for this conversation took place at breakfast.
happeningsnounUS /ˈhæpənɪŋz/
plural of “happening” — an event that happens
From this reading Viewed in the cheerful light of the next morning the uncanny happenings of the night did not have nearly so serious a complexion.
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading In fact both Frank and Billy were sorely tempted to laugh at Harry, and the latter himself was also inclined to think that he might have been mistaken about the figure on the cliff.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Viewed in the cheerful light of the next morning the uncanny happenings of the night did not have nearly so serious a complexion.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In fact both Frank and Billy were sorely tempted to laugh at Harry, and the latter himself was also inclined to think that he might have been mistaken about the figure on the cliff.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “He must have been a monkey if he was up where you say you saw him, Harry,” remarked Billy, deftly transferring a slice of sizzling hot bacon from the smoking tin roaster above the camp-fire onto a plate formed of a round of pilot bread, for this conversation took place at breakfast.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading In fact both Frank and Billy were sorely tempted to laugh at Harry, and the latter himself was also inclined to think that he might have been mistaken about the figure on the cliff.
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 “He must have been a monkey if he was up where you say you saw him, Harry,” remarked Billy, deftly transferring a slice of sizzling hot bacon from the smoking tin roaster above the camp-fire onto a plate formed of a round of pilot bread, for this conversation took place at breakfast.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading “He must have been a monkey if he was up where you say you saw him, Harry,” remarked Billy, deftly transferring a slice of sizzling hot bacon from the smoking tin roaster above the camp-fire onto a plate formed of a round of pilot bread, for this conversation took place at breakfast.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Viewed in the cheerful light of the next morning the uncanny happenings of the night did not have nearly so serious a complexion.
(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
From this reading In fact both Frank and Billy were sorely tempted to laugh at Harry, and the latter himself was also inclined to think that he might have been mistaken about the figure on the cliff.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He even went so far as to admit, under a severe fire of cross-examination that it might,—mind you he only said it might—have been a monkey.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading In fact both Frank and Billy were sorely tempted to laugh at Harry, and the latter himself was also inclined to think that he might have been mistaken about the figure on the cliff.
the sound of laughing
From this reading In fact both Frank and Billy were sorely tempted to laugh at Harry, and the latter himself was also inclined to think that he might have been mistaken about the figure on the cliff.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Viewed in the cheerful light of the next morning the uncanny happenings of the night did not have nearly so serious a complexion.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading In fact both Frank and Billy were sorely tempted to laugh at Harry, and the latter himself was also inclined to think that he might have been mistaken about the figure on the cliff.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading He even went so far as to admit, under a severe fire of cross-examination that it might,—mind you he only said it might—have been a monkey.
wrong in e.g. opinion or judgment
From this reading In fact both Frank and Billy were sorely tempted to laugh at Harry, and the latter himself was also inclined to think that he might have been mistaken about the figure on the cliff.
monkeynounUS /ˈmʌŋki/
any of various long-tailed primates (excluding the prosimians)
From this reading He even went so far as to admit, under a severe fire of cross-examination that it might,—mind you he only said it might—have been a monkey.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Viewed in the cheerful light of the next morning the uncanny happenings of the night did not have nearly so serious a complexion.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading “He must have been a monkey if he was up where you say you saw him, Harry,” remarked Billy, deftly transferring a slice of sizzling hot bacon from the smoking tin roaster above the camp-fire onto a plate formed of a round of pilot bread, for this conversation took place at breakfast.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Viewed in the cheerful light of the next morning the uncanny happenings of the night did not have nearly so serious a complexion.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Viewed in the cheerful light of the next morning the uncanny happenings of the night did not have nearly so serious a complexion.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Viewed in the cheerful light of the next morning the uncanny happenings of the night did not have nearly so serious a complexion.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Viewed in the cheerful light of the next morning the uncanny happenings of the night did not have nearly so serious a complexion.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Viewed in the cheerful light of the next morning the uncanny happenings of the night did not have nearly so serious a complexion.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading In fact both Frank and Billy were sorely tempted to laugh at Harry, and the latter himself was also inclined to think that he might have been mistaken about the figure on the cliff.
and nothing more
From this reading He even went so far as to admit, under a severe fire of cross-examination that it might,—mind you he only said it might—have been a monkey.
ontoprepositionUS /ˈɑːntuː/
moving to a position on a surface
From this reading “He must have been a monkey if he was up where you say you saw him, Harry,” remarked Billy, deftly transferring a slice of sizzling hot bacon from the smoking tin roaster above the camp-fire onto a plate formed of a round of pilot bread, for this conversation took place at breakfast.
pilotverbUS /ˈpaɪlət/
operate an airplane
From this reading “He must have been a monkey if he was up where you say you saw him, Harry,” remarked Billy, deftly transferring a slice of sizzling hot bacon from the smoking tin roaster above the camp-fire onto a plate formed of a round of pilot bread, for this conversation took place at breakfast.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading “He must have been a monkey if he was up where you say you saw him, Harry,” remarked Billy, deftly transferring a slice of sizzling hot bacon from the smoking tin roaster above the camp-fire onto a plate formed of a round of pilot bread, for this conversation took place at breakfast.
(baseball) base consisting of a rubber slab where the batter stands; it must be touched by a base runner in order to score
From this reading “He must have been a monkey if he was up where you say you saw him, Harry,” remarked Billy, deftly transferring a slice of sizzling hot bacon from the smoking tin roaster above the camp-fire onto a plate formed of a round of pilot bread, for this conversation took place at breakfast.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading “He must have been a monkey if he was up where you say you saw him, Harry,” remarked Billy, deftly transferring a slice of sizzling hot bacon from the smoking tin roaster above the camp-fire onto a plate formed of a round of pilot bread, for this conversation took place at breakfast.
roasternounUS /ˈroʊstər/
a harsh or humorous critic (sometimes intended as a facetious compliment)
From this reading “He must have been a monkey if he was up where you say you saw him, Harry,” remarked Billy, deftly transferring a slice of sizzling hot bacon from the smoking tin roaster above the camp-fire onto a plate formed of a round of pilot bread, for this conversation took place at breakfast.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading “He must have been a monkey if he was up where you say you saw him, Harry,” remarked Billy, deftly transferring a slice of sizzling hot bacon from the smoking tin roaster above the camp-fire onto a plate formed of a round of pilot bread, for this conversation took place at breakfast.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading He even went so far as to admit, under a severe fire of cross-examination that it might,—mind you he only said it might—have been a monkey.
cut with a saw
From this reading “He must have been a monkey if he was up where you say you saw him, Harry,” remarked Billy, deftly transferring a slice of sizzling hot bacon from the smoking tin roaster above the camp-fire onto a plate formed of a round of pilot bread, for this conversation took place at breakfast.
express in words
From this reading “He must have been a monkey if he was up where you say you saw him, Harry,” remarked Billy, deftly transferring a slice of sizzling hot bacon from the smoking tin roaster above the camp-fire onto a plate formed of a round of pilot bread, for this conversation took place at breakfast.
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading Viewed in the cheerful light of the next morning the uncanny happenings of the night did not have nearly so serious a complexion.
intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality
From this reading He even went so far as to admit, under a severe fire of cross-examination that it might,—mind you he only said it might—have been a monkey.
sizzlingadjectiveUS /ˈsɪzəlɪŋ/
hot enough to burn with or as if with a hissing sound
From this reading “He must have been a monkey if he was up where you say you saw him, Harry,” remarked Billy, deftly transferring a slice of sizzling hot bacon from the smoking tin roaster above the camp-fire onto a plate formed of a round of pilot bread, for this conversation took place at breakfast.
slicenounUS /slaɪs/
a share of something
From this reading “He must have been a monkey if he was up where you say you saw him, Harry,” remarked Billy, deftly transferring a slice of sizzling hot bacon from the smoking tin roaster above the camp-fire onto a plate formed of a round of pilot bread, for this conversation took place at breakfast.
the act of smoking tobacco or other substances
From this reading “He must have been a monkey if he was up where you say you saw him, Harry,” remarked Billy, deftly transferring a slice of sizzling hot bacon from the smoking tin roaster above the camp-fire onto a plate formed of a round of pilot bread, for this conversation took place at breakfast.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Viewed in the cheerful light of the next morning the uncanny happenings of the night did not have nearly so serious a complexion.
sorelyadverbUS /ˈsɔːrli/
to a great degree
From this reading In fact both Frank and Billy were sorely tempted to laugh at Harry, and the latter himself was also inclined to think that he might have been mistaken about the figure on the cliff.
STAIRnounUS /ster/
support consisting of a place to rest the foot while ascending or descending a stairway
From this reading THE TOLTEC’S STAIR.
temptedverbUS /ˈtemptɪd/
past form of “tempt” — dispose or incline or entice to
From this reading In fact both Frank and Billy were sorely tempted to laugh at Harry, and the latter himself was also inclined to think that he might have been mistaken about the figure on the cliff.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In fact both Frank and Billy were sorely tempted to laugh at Harry, and the latter himself was also inclined to think that he might have been mistaken about the figure on the cliff.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE TOLTEC’S STAIR.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading In fact both Frank and Billy were sorely tempted to laugh at Harry, and the latter himself was also inclined to think that he might have been mistaken about the figure on the cliff.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “He must have been a monkey if he was up where you say you saw him, Harry,” remarked Billy, deftly transferring a slice of sizzling hot bacon from the smoking tin roaster above the camp-fire onto a plate formed of a round of pilot bread, for this conversation took place at breakfast.
tinnounUS /tɪn/
a silvery malleable metallic element that resists corrosion; used in many alloys and to coat other metals to prevent corrosion; obtained chiefly from cassiterite where it occurs as tin oxide
From this reading “He must have been a monkey if he was up where you say you saw him, Harry,” remarked Billy, deftly transferring a slice of sizzling hot bacon from the smoking tin roaster above the camp-fire onto a plate formed of a round of pilot bread, for this conversation took place at breakfast.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In fact both Frank and Billy were sorely tempted to laugh at Harry, and the latter himself was also inclined to think that he might have been mistaken about the figure on the cliff.
TOLTEC'S
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE TOLTEC’S STAIR.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading “He must have been a monkey if he was up where you say you saw him, Harry,” remarked Billy, deftly transferring a slice of sizzling hot bacon from the smoking tin roaster above the camp-fire onto a plate formed of a round of pilot bread, for this conversation took place at breakfast.
transferringverbUS /trænˈsfɜːrɪŋ/
inflected form of “transfer” — transfer somebody to a different position or location of work
From this reading “He must have been a monkey if he was up where you say you saw him, Harry,” remarked Billy, deftly transferring a slice of sizzling hot bacon from the smoking tin roaster above the camp-fire onto a plate formed of a round of pilot bread, for this conversation took place at breakfast.
uncannyadjectiveUS /ənˈkæni/
suggesting the operation of supernatural influences
From this reading Viewed in the cheerful light of the next morning the uncanny happenings of the night did not have nearly so serious a complexion.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading He even went so far as to admit, under a severe fire of cross-examination that it might,—mind you he only said it might—have been a monkey.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading “He must have been a monkey if he was up where you say you saw him, Harry,” remarked Billy, deftly transferring a slice of sizzling hot bacon from the smoking tin roaster above the camp-fire onto a plate formed of a round of pilot bread, for this conversation took place at breakfast.
ViewedverbUS /vjuːd/
past form of “view” — deem to be
From this reading Viewed in the cheerful light of the next morning the uncanny happenings of the night did not have nearly so serious a complexion.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In fact both Frank and Billy were sorely tempted to laugh at Harry, and the latter himself was also inclined to think that he might have been mistaken about the figure on the cliff.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He even went so far as to admit, under a severe fire of cross-examination that it might,—mind you he only said it might—have been a monkey.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In fact both Frank and Billy were sorely tempted to laugh at Harry, and the latter himself was also inclined to think that he might have been mistaken about the figure on the cliff.
in or at the place that
From this reading “He must have been a monkey if he was up where you say you saw him, Harry,” remarked Billy, deftly transferring a slice of sizzling hot bacon from the smoking tin roaster above the camp-fire onto a plate formed of a round of pilot bread, for this conversation took place at breakfast.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading He even went so far as to admit, under a severe fire of cross-examination that it might,—mind you he only said it might—have been a monkey.
