used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Why, that it'd be dangerous for us to try and stick to the old bug of a shanty boat, with all that wind blowing," came the reply.
AboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "About what?" demanded Step Hen.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading "Why, that it'd be dangerous for us to try and stick to the old bug of a shanty boat, with all that wind blowing," came the reply.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Why, that it'd be dangerous for us to try and stick to the old bug of a shanty boat, with all that wind blowing," came the reply.
any thing at all
From this reading "Cleaned out, as sure as anything, and not a sign of her around, as far as I could see," he went on to explain.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading "Cleaned out, as sure as anything, and not a sign of her around, as far as I could see," he went on to explain.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Cleaned out, as sure as anything, and not a sign of her around, as far as I could see," he went on to explain.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Why, that it'd be dangerous for us to try and stick to the old bug of a shanty boat, with all that wind blowing," came the reply.
blowingnounUS /ˈbloʊɪŋ/
processing that involves blowing a gas
From this reading "Why, that it'd be dangerous for us to try and stick to the old bug of a shanty boat, with all that wind blowing," came the reply.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading "Why, that it'd be dangerous for us to try and stick to the old bug of a shanty boat, with all that wind blowing," came the reply.
bugnounUS /bʌɡ/
general term for any insect or similar creeping or crawling invertebrate
From this reading "Why, that it'd be dangerous for us to try and stick to the old bug of a shanty boat, with all that wind blowing," came the reply.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "Why, that it'd be dangerous for us to try and stick to the old bug of a shanty boat, with all that wind blowing," came the reply.
CleanedverbUS /kliːnd/
past form of “clean” — make clean by removing dirt, filth, or unwanted substances from
From this reading "Cleaned out, as sure as anything, and not a sign of her around, as far as I could see," he went on to explain.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading "Cleaned out, as sure as anything, and not a sign of her around, as far as I could see," he went on to explain.
involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
From this reading "Why, that it'd be dangerous for us to try and stick to the old bug of a shanty boat, with all that wind blowing," came the reply.
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading "About what?" demanded Step Hen.
with eagerness; in an eager manner
From this reading "Has she gone, Giraffe?" demanded Thad quickly, and the other nodded eagerly.
make plain and comprehensible
From this reading "Cleaned out, as sure as anything, and not a sign of her around, as far as I could see," he went on to explain.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading "Cleaned out, as sure as anything, and not a sign of her around, as far as I could see," he went on to explain.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Why, that it'd be dangerous for us to try and stick to the old bug of a shanty boat, with all that wind blowing," came the reply.
GiraffenounUS /dʒərˈæf/
tallest living quadruped; having a spotted coat and small horns and very long neck and legs; of savannahs of tropical Africa
From this reading "You guessed right, Thad!" said Giraffe, looking toward the patrol leader.
destroyed or killed
From this reading "Has she gone, Giraffe?" demanded Thad quickly, and the other nodded eagerly.
past form of “guess” — expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading "You guessed right, Thad!" said Giraffe, looking toward the patrol leader.
Hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Has she gone, Giraffe?" demanded Thad quickly, and the other nodded eagerly.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Cleaned out, as sure as anything, and not a sign of her around, as far as I could see," he went on to explain.
HennounUS /hen/
adult female chicken
From this reading "About what?" demanded Step Hen.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "Cleaned out, as sure as anything, and not a sign of her around, as far as I could see," he went on to explain.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Cleaned out, as sure as anything, and not a sign of her around, as far as I could see," he went on to explain.
it'd
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From this reading "Why, that it'd be dangerous for us to try and stick to the old bug of a shanty boat, with all that wind blowing," came the reply.
a person who rules or guides or inspires others
From this reading "You guessed right, Thad!" said Giraffe, looking toward the patrol leader.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading "You guessed right, Thad!" said Giraffe, looking toward the patrol leader.
inflected form of “nod” — express or signify by nodding
From this reading "Has she gone, Giraffe?" demanded Thad quickly, and the other nodded eagerly.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Cleaned out, as sure as anything, and not a sign of her around, as far as I could see," he went on to explain.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Why, that it'd be dangerous for us to try and stick to the old bug of a shanty boat, with all that wind blowing," came the reply.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "Why, that it'd be dangerous for us to try and stick to the old bug of a shanty boat, with all that wind blowing," came the reply.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Cleaned out, as sure as anything, and not a sign of her around, as far as I could see," he went on to explain.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading "Has she gone, Giraffe?" demanded Thad quickly, and the other nodded eagerly.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "Cleaned out, as sure as anything, and not a sign of her around, as far as I could see," he went on to explain.
patrolnounUS /pəˈtroʊl/
a detachment used for security or reconnaissance
From this reading "You guessed right, Thad!" said Giraffe, looking toward the patrol leader.
with speed
From this reading "Has she gone, Giraffe?" demanded Thad quickly, and the other nodded eagerly.
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading "Why, that it'd be dangerous for us to try and stick to the old bug of a shanty boat, with all that wind blowing," came the reply.
precisely, exactly
From this reading "You guessed right, Thad!" said Giraffe, looking toward the patrol leader.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "You guessed right, Thad!" said Giraffe, looking toward the patrol leader.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "Cleaned out, as sure as anything, and not a sign of her around, as far as I could see," he went on to explain.
shantynounUS /ˈʃænti/
small crude shelter used as a dwelling
From this reading "Why, that it'd be dangerous for us to try and stick to the old bug of a shanty boat, with all that wind blowing," came the reply.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Has she gone, Giraffe?" demanded Thad quickly, and the other nodded eagerly.
a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading "Cleaned out, as sure as anything, and not a sign of her around, as far as I could see," he went on to explain.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading "About what?" demanded Step Hen.
put, fix, force, or implant
From this reading "Why, that it'd be dangerous for us to try and stick to the old bug of a shanty boat, with all that wind blowing," came the reply.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading "Cleaned out, as sure as anything, and not a sign of her around, as far as I could see," he went on to explain.
Thad
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From this reading "You guessed right, Thad!" said Giraffe, looking toward the patrol leader.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Why, that it'd be dangerous for us to try and stick to the old bug of a shanty boat, with all that wind blowing," came the reply.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "You guessed right, Thad!" said Giraffe, looking toward the patrol leader.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Why, that it'd be dangerous for us to try and stick to the old bug of a shanty boat, with all that wind blowing," came the reply.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading "You guessed right, Thad!" said Giraffe, looking toward the patrol leader.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading "Why, that it'd be dangerous for us to try and stick to the old bug of a shanty boat, with all that wind blowing," came the reply.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Why, that it'd be dangerous for us to try and stick to the old bug of a shanty boat, with all that wind blowing," came the reply.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "Cleaned out, as sure as anything, and not a sign of her around, as far as I could see," he went on to explain.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "About what?" demanded Step Hen.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading "Why, that it'd be dangerous for us to try and stick to the old bug of a shanty boat, with all that wind blowing," came the reply.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading "Why, that it'd be dangerous for us to try and stick to the old bug of a shanty boat, with all that wind blowing," came the reply.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Why, that it'd be dangerous for us to try and stick to the old bug of a shanty boat, with all that wind blowing," came the reply.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You guessed right, Thad!" said Giraffe, looking toward the patrol leader.
