at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading "Oh! something is always cropping up to nip our plans in the bud, it seems like," Pudge groaned, on hearing Frank make that unpleasant statement.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "I couldn't tell from the glimpses I had of them," answered the other; "only they have guns, and are in uniform."
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "I couldn't tell from the glimpses I had of them," answered the other; "only they have guns, and are in uniform."
Areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Are you sure they're Germans, Frank?" demanded Billy.
a short stout club used primarily by policemen
From this reading "Are you sure they're Germans, Frank?" demanded Billy.
budnounUS /bʌd/
a partially opened flower
From this reading "Oh! something is always cropping up to nip our plans in the bud, it seems like," Pudge groaned, on hearing Frank make that unpleasant statement.
an occurrence of something
From this reading "Of course, I had to go and leave the field glasses hanging in the case with the seaplane," Billy declared.
couldn't
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From this reading "I couldn't tell from the glimpses I had of them," answered the other; "only they have guns, and are in uniform."
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading "Of course, I had to go and leave the field glasses hanging in the case with the seaplane," Billy declared.
croppingverbUS /ˈkrɑːpɪŋ/
inflected form of “crop” — cut short
From this reading "Oh! something is always cropping up to nip our plans in the bud, it seems like," Pudge groaned, on hearing Frank make that unpleasant statement.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading "Of course, I had to go and leave the field glasses hanging in the case with the seaplane," Billy declared.
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading "Are you sure they're Germans, Frank?" demanded Billy.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading "Of course, I had to go and leave the field glasses hanging in the case with the seaplane," Billy declared.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading "Oh! something is always cropping up to nip our plans in the bud, it seems like," Pudge groaned, on hearing Frank make that unpleasant statement.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading FRIENDS IN NEED.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "I couldn't tell from the glimpses I had of them," answered the other; "only they have guns, and are in uniform."
GermansnounUS /ˈdʒɜːrmənz/
plural of “german” — a person of German nationality
From this reading "Are you sure they're Germans, Frank?" demanded Billy.
(plural) optical instrument consisting of a frame that holds a pair of lenses for correcting defective vision
From this reading "Of course, I had to go and leave the field glasses hanging in the case with the seaplane," Billy declared.
glimpsesnounUS /ˈɡlɪmpsɪz/
plural of “glimpse” — a quick look
From this reading "I couldn't tell from the glimpses I had of them," answered the other; "only they have guns, and are in uniform."
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "Of course, I had to go and leave the field glasses hanging in the case with the seaplane," Billy declared.
groanedverbUS /ɡroʊnd/
past form of “groan” — indicate pain, discomfort, or displeasure
From this reading "Oh! something is always cropping up to nip our plans in the bud, it seems like," Pudge groaned, on hearing Frank make that unpleasant statement.
plural of “gun” — a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
From this reading "I couldn't tell from the glimpses I had of them," answered the other; "only they have guns, and are in uniform."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "I couldn't tell from the glimpses I had of them," answered the other; "only they have guns, and are in uniform."
decoration that is hung (as a tapestry) on a wall or over a window
From this reading "Of course, I had to go and leave the field glasses hanging in the case with the seaplane," Billy declared.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "I couldn't tell from the glimpses I had of them," answered the other; "only they have guns, and are in uniform."
(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence
From this reading "Oh! something is always cropping up to nip our plans in the bud, it seems like," Pudge groaned, on hearing Frank make that unpleasant statement.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I couldn't tell from the glimpses I had of them," answered the other; "only they have guns, and are in uniform."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading FRIENDS IN NEED.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Oh! something is always cropping up to nip our plans in the bud, it seems like," Pudge groaned, on hearing Frank make that unpleasant statement.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Oh! something is always cropping up to nip our plans in the bud, it seems like," Pudge groaned, on hearing Frank make that unpleasant statement.
go away from a place
From this reading "Of course, I had to go and leave the field glasses hanging in the case with the seaplane," Billy declared.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "Oh! something is always cropping up to nip our plans in the bud, it seems like," Pudge groaned, on hearing Frank make that unpleasant statement.
engage in
From this reading "Oh! something is always cropping up to nip our plans in the bud, it seems like," Pudge groaned, on hearing Frank make that unpleasant statement.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading FRIENDS IN NEED.
nipverbUS /nɪp/
squeeze tightly between the fingers
From this reading "Oh! something is always cropping up to nip our plans in the bud, it seems like," Pudge groaned, on hearing Frank make that unpleasant statement.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "I couldn't tell from the glimpses I had of them," answered the other; "only they have guns, and are in uniform."
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading "Oh! something is always cropping up to nip our plans in the bud, it seems like," Pudge groaned, on hearing Frank make that unpleasant statement.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Oh! something is always cropping up to nip our plans in the bud, it seems like," Pudge groaned, on hearing Frank make that unpleasant statement.
and nothing more
From this reading "I couldn't tell from the glimpses I had of them," answered the other; "only they have guns, and are in uniform."
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading "I couldn't tell from the glimpses I had of them," answered the other; "only they have guns, and are in uniform."
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "Oh! something is always cropping up to nip our plans in the bud, it seems like," Pudge groaned, on hearing Frank make that unpleasant statement.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading "Oh! something is always cropping up to nip our plans in the bud, it seems like," Pudge groaned, on hearing Frank make that unpleasant statement.
Pudgenoun
a short fat person
From this reading "Oh! something is always cropping up to nip our plans in the bud, it seems like," Pudge groaned, on hearing Frank make that unpleasant statement.
seaplanenoun
an airplane that can land on or take off from water
From this reading "Of course, I had to go and leave the field glasses hanging in the case with the seaplane," Billy declared.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading "Oh! something is always cropping up to nip our plans in the bud, it seems like," Pudge groaned, on hearing Frank make that unpleasant statement.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading "Oh! something is always cropping up to nip our plans in the bud, it seems like," Pudge groaned, on hearing Frank make that unpleasant statement.
a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
From this reading "Oh! something is always cropping up to nip our plans in the bud, it seems like," Pudge groaned, on hearing Frank make that unpleasant statement.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading "Are you sure they're Germans, Frank?" demanded Billy.
express in words
From this reading "I couldn't tell from the glimpses I had of them," answered the other; "only they have guns, and are in uniform."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Oh! something is always cropping up to nip our plans in the bud, it seems like," Pudge groaned, on hearing Frank make that unpleasant statement.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Oh! something is always cropping up to nip our plans in the bud, it seems like," Pudge groaned, on hearing Frank make that unpleasant statement.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "I couldn't tell from the glimpses I had of them," answered the other; "only they have guns, and are in uniform."
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I couldn't tell from the glimpses I had of them," answered the other; "only they have guns, and are in uniform."
they're
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Are you sure they're Germans, Frank?" demanded Billy.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Oh! something is always cropping up to nip our plans in the bud, it seems like," Pudge groaned, on hearing Frank make that unpleasant statement.
always the same; showing a single form or character in all occurrences
From this reading "I couldn't tell from the glimpses I had of them," answered the other; "only they have guns, and are in uniform."
offensive or disagreeable; causing discomfort or unhappiness
From this reading "Oh! something is always cropping up to nip our plans in the bud, it seems like," Pudge groaned, on hearing Frank make that unpleasant statement.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "Oh! something is always cropping up to nip our plans in the bud, it seems like," Pudge groaned, on hearing Frank make that unpleasant statement.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Of course, I had to go and leave the field glasses hanging in the case with the seaplane," Billy declared.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Are you sure they're Germans, Frank?" demanded Billy.
