used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The Young Fur Farmer “Skunks!” repeated Tubby, with a gasp of surprise, “do you really mean to tell me you’re raising a colony of those horrible critters around here, Ralph,” and at that he commenced to sniff the pure atmosphere most suspiciously, in a manner to make some of the others laugh uproarously.
Adirondack
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From this reading Evidently, the farmer was not only a man of considerable means, but he also liked to surround himself with conveniences such as few dwellers in this Adirondack wilderness could afford to possess.
be able to spare or give up
From this reading Evidently, the farmer was not only a man of considerable means, but he also liked to surround himself with conveniences such as few dwellers in this Adirondack wilderness could afford to possess.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading The boys were immediately impressed with the air of neatness that seemed to be a leading feature at the Jeffords farm.
(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 “Wait and see later on,” was all the information Ralph Jeffords would offer, as they turned in through an open gateway, and motored up a winding drive that led to the rambling farmhouse.
in addition
From this reading Evidently, the farmer was not only a man of considerable means, but he also liked to surround himself with conveniences such as few dwellers in this Adirondack wilderness could afford to possess.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading “Wait and see later on,” was all the information Ralph Jeffords would offer, as they turned in through an open gateway, and motored up a winding drive that led to the rambling farmhouse.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Young Fur Farmer “Skunks!” repeated Tubby, with a gasp of surprise, “do you really mean to tell me you’re raising a colony of those horrible critters around here, Ralph,” and at that he commenced to sniff the pure atmosphere most suspiciously, in a manner to make some of the others laugh uproarously.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading The Young Fur Farmer “Skunks!” repeated Tubby, with a gasp of surprise, “do you really mean to tell me you’re raising a colony of those horrible critters around here, Ralph,” and at that he commenced to sniff the pure atmosphere most suspiciously, in a manner to make some of the others laugh uproarously.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “Wait and see later on,” was all the information Ralph Jeffords would offer, as they turned in through an open gateway, and motored up a winding drive that led to the rambling farmhouse.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The Young Fur Farmer “Skunks!” repeated Tubby, with a gasp of surprise, “do you really mean to tell me you’re raising a colony of those horrible critters around here, Ralph,” and at that he commenced to sniff the pure atmosphere most suspiciously, in a manner to make some of the others laugh uproarously.
a particular environment or surrounding influence
From this reading The Young Fur Farmer “Skunks!” repeated Tubby, with a gasp of surprise, “do you really mean to tell me you’re raising a colony of those horrible critters around here, Ralph,” and at that he commenced to sniff the pure atmosphere most suspiciously, in a manner to make some of the others laugh uproarously.
attestedadjectiveUS /əˈtestɪd/
established as genuine
From this reading Running water, electricity generated by his own plant, gas made at home, and a dozen other like comforts attested to his good sense.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The boys were immediately impressed with the air of neatness that seemed to be a leading feature at the Jeffords farm.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading The boys were immediately impressed with the air of neatness that seemed to be a leading feature at the Jeffords farm.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Evidently, the farmer was not only a man of considerable means, but he also liked to surround himself with conveniences such as few dwellers in this Adirondack wilderness could afford to possess.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Running water, electricity generated by his own plant, gas made at home, and a dozen other like comforts attested to his good sense.
colonynounUS /ˈkɑːləni/
a body of people who settle far from home but maintain ties with their homeland; inhabitants remain nationals of their home state but are not literally under the home state's system of government
From this reading The Young Fur Farmer “Skunks!” repeated Tubby, with a gasp of surprise, “do you really mean to tell me you’re raising a colony of those horrible critters around here, Ralph,” and at that he commenced to sniff the pure atmosphere most suspiciously, in a manner to make some of the others laugh uproarously.
comfortsnounUS /ˈkʌmfərts/
things that make you comfortable and at ease
From this reading Running water, electricity generated by his own plant, gas made at home, and a dozen other like comforts attested to his good sense.
past form of “commence” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The Young Fur Farmer “Skunks!” repeated Tubby, with a gasp of surprise, “do you really mean to tell me you’re raising a colony of those horrible critters around here, Ralph,” and at that he commenced to sniff the pure atmosphere most suspiciously, in a manner to make some of the others laugh uproarously.
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Evidently, the farmer was not only a man of considerable means, but he also liked to surround himself with conveniences such as few dwellers in this Adirondack wilderness could afford to possess.
conveniencesnounUS /kənˈviːnjənsɪz/
things that make you comfortable and at ease
From this reading Evidently, the farmer was not only a man of considerable means, but he also liked to surround himself with conveniences such as few dwellers in this Adirondack wilderness could afford to possess.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Evidently, the farmer was not only a man of considerable means, but he also liked to surround himself with conveniences such as few dwellers in this Adirondack wilderness could afford to possess.
crittersnounUS /ˈkrɪtərz/
plural of “critter” — a regional term for “creature” (especially for domestic animals)
From this reading The Young Fur Farmer “Skunks!” repeated Tubby, with a gasp of surprise, “do you really mean to tell me you’re raising a colony of those horrible critters around here, Ralph,” and at that he commenced to sniff the pure atmosphere most suspiciously, in a manner to make some of the others laugh uproarously.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading The Young Fur Farmer “Skunks!” repeated Tubby, with a gasp of surprise, “do you really mean to tell me you’re raising a colony of those horrible critters around here, Ralph,” and at that he commenced to sniff the pure atmosphere most suspiciously, in a manner to make some of the others laugh uproarously.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading Running water, electricity generated by his own plant, gas made at home, and a dozen other like comforts attested to his good sense.
operate or control a vehicle
From this reading “Wait and see later on,” was all the information Ralph Jeffords would offer, as they turned in through an open gateway, and motored up a winding drive that led to the rambling farmhouse.
dwellersnounUS /ˈdwelərz/
plural of “dweller” — a person who inhabits a particular place
From this reading Evidently, the farmer was not only a man of considerable means, but he also liked to surround himself with conveniences such as few dwellers in this Adirondack wilderness could afford to possess.
electricitynounUS /ɪˌlekˈtrɪsəti/
a physical phenomenon associated with stationary or moving electrons and protons
From this reading Running water, electricity generated by his own plant, gas made at home, and a dozen other like comforts attested to his good sense.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading Evidently, the farmer was not only a man of considerable means, but he also liked to surround himself with conveniences such as few dwellers in this Adirondack wilderness could afford to possess.
be a farmer; work as a farmer
From this reading The boys were immediately impressed with the air of neatness that seemed to be a leading feature at the Jeffords farm.
a person who operates a farm
From this reading The Young Fur Farmer “Skunks!” repeated Tubby, with a gasp of surprise, “do you really mean to tell me you’re raising a colony of those horrible critters around here, Ralph,” and at that he commenced to sniff the pure atmosphere most suspiciously, in a manner to make some of the others laugh uproarously.
farmhousenounUS /ˈfɑːrmhaʊs/
house for a farmer and family
From this reading “Wait and see later on,” was all the information Ralph Jeffords would offer, as they turned in through an open gateway, and motored up a winding drive that led to the rambling farmhouse.
featurenounUS /ˈfiːtʃər/
a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading The boys were immediately impressed with the air of neatness that seemed to be a leading feature at the Jeffords farm.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Evidently, the farmer was not only a man of considerable means, but he also liked to surround himself with conveniences such as few dwellers in this Adirondack wilderness could afford to possess.
the dressed hairy coat of a mammal
From this reading The Young Fur Farmer “Skunks!” repeated Tubby, with a gasp of surprise, “do you really mean to tell me you’re raising a colony of those horrible critters around here, Ralph,” and at that he commenced to sniff the pure atmosphere most suspiciously, in a manner to make some of the others laugh uproarously.
gasnounUS /ɡæs/
the state of matter distinguished from the solid and liquid states by: relatively low density and viscosity
From this reading Running water, electricity generated by his own plant, gas made at home, and a dozen other like comforts attested to his good sense.
gaspnounUS /ɡæsp/
a short labored intake of breath with the mouth open
From this reading The Young Fur Farmer “Skunks!” repeated Tubby, with a gasp of surprise, “do you really mean to tell me you’re raising a colony of those horrible critters around here, Ralph,” and at that he commenced to sniff the pure atmosphere most suspiciously, in a manner to make some of the others laugh uproarously.
gatewaynounUS /ˈɡeɪtweɪ/
an entrance that can be closed by a gate
From this reading “Wait and see later on,” was all the information Ralph Jeffords would offer, as they turned in through an open gateway, and motored up a winding drive that led to the rambling farmhouse.
generatedverbUS /ˈdʒenəreɪtəd/
past form of “generate” — bring into existence
From this reading Running water, electricity generated by his own plant, gas made at home, and a dozen other like comforts attested to his good sense.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Running water, electricity generated by his own plant, gas made at home, and a dozen other like comforts attested to his good sense.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The Young Fur Farmer “Skunks!” repeated Tubby, with a gasp of surprise, “do you really mean to tell me you’re raising a colony of those horrible critters around here, Ralph,” and at that he commenced to sniff the pure atmosphere most suspiciously, in a manner to make some of the others laugh uproarously.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading The Young Fur Farmer “Skunks!” repeated Tubby, with a gasp of surprise, “do you really mean to tell me you’re raising a colony of those horrible critters around here, Ralph,” and at that he commenced to sniff the pure atmosphere most suspiciously, in a manner to make some of the others laugh uproarously.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Evidently, the farmer was not only a man of considerable means, but he also liked to surround himself with conveniences such as few dwellers in this Adirondack wilderness could afford to possess.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Running water, electricity generated by his own plant, gas made at home, and a dozen other like comforts attested to his good sense.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Running water, electricity generated by his own plant, gas made at home, and a dozen other like comforts attested to his good sense.
provoking horror
From this reading The Young Fur Farmer “Skunks!” repeated Tubby, with a gasp of surprise, “do you really mean to tell me you’re raising a colony of those horrible critters around here, Ralph,” and at that he commenced to sniff the pure atmosphere most suspiciously, in a manner to make some of the others laugh uproarously.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading The boys were immediately impressed with the air of neatness that seemed to be a leading feature at the Jeffords farm.
deeply or markedly affected or influenced
From this reading The boys were immediately impressed with the air of neatness that seemed to be a leading feature at the Jeffords farm.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Young Fur Farmer “Skunks!” repeated Tubby, with a gasp of surprise, “do you really mean to tell me you’re raising a colony of those horrible critters around here, Ralph,” and at that he commenced to sniff the pure atmosphere most suspiciously, in a manner to make some of the others laugh uproarously.
a message received and understood
From this reading “Wait and see later on,” was all the information Ralph Jeffords would offer, as they turned in through an open gateway, and motored up a winding drive that led to the rambling farmhouse.
Jeffords
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From this reading “Wait and see later on,” was all the information Ralph Jeffords would offer, as they turned in through an open gateway, and motored up a winding drive that led to the rambling farmhouse.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading “Wait and see later on,” was all the information Ralph Jeffords would offer, as they turned in through an open gateway, and motored up a winding drive that led to the rambling farmhouse.
the sound of laughing
From this reading The Young Fur Farmer “Skunks!” repeated Tubby, with a gasp of surprise, “do you really mean to tell me you’re raising a colony of those horrible critters around here, Ralph,” and at that he commenced to sniff the pure atmosphere most suspiciously, in a manner to make some of the others laugh uproarously.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading The boys were immediately impressed with the air of neatness that seemed to be a leading feature at the Jeffords farm.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading “Wait and see later on,” was all the information Ralph Jeffords would offer, as they turned in through an open gateway, and motored up a winding drive that led to the rambling farmhouse.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Running water, electricity generated by his own plant, gas made at home, and a dozen other like comforts attested to his good sense.
found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form
From this reading Evidently, the farmer was not only a man of considerable means, but he also liked to surround himself with conveniences such as few dwellers in this Adirondack wilderness could afford to possess.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Running water, electricity generated by his own plant, gas made at home, and a dozen other like comforts attested to his good sense.
engage in
From this reading The Young Fur Farmer “Skunks!” repeated Tubby, with a gasp of surprise, “do you really mean to tell me you’re raising a colony of those horrible critters around here, Ralph,” and at that he commenced to sniff the pure atmosphere most suspiciously, in a manner to make some of the others laugh uproarously.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Evidently, the farmer was not only a man of considerable means, but he also liked to surround himself with conveniences such as few dwellers in this Adirondack wilderness could afford to possess.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The Young Fur Farmer “Skunks!” repeated Tubby, with a gasp of surprise, “do you really mean to tell me you’re raising a colony of those horrible critters around here, Ralph,” and at that he commenced to sniff the pure atmosphere most suspiciously, in a manner to make some of the others laugh uproarously.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The Young Fur Farmer “Skunks!” repeated Tubby, with a gasp of surprise, “do you really mean to tell me you’re raising a colony of those horrible critters around here, Ralph,” and at that he commenced to sniff the pure atmosphere most suspiciously, in a manner to make some of the others laugh uproarously.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading The Young Fur Farmer “Skunks!” repeated Tubby, with a gasp of surprise, “do you really mean to tell me you’re raising a colony of those horrible critters around here, Ralph,” and at that he commenced to sniff the pure atmosphere most suspiciously, in a manner to make some of the others laugh uproarously.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading Evidently, the farmer was not only a man of considerable means, but he also liked to surround himself with conveniences such as few dwellers in this Adirondack wilderness could afford to possess.
used to form the superlative
From this reading The Young Fur Farmer “Skunks!” repeated Tubby, with a gasp of surprise, “do you really mean to tell me you’re raising a colony of those horrible critters around here, Ralph,” and at that he commenced to sniff the pure atmosphere most suspiciously, in a manner to make some of the others laugh uproarously.
motoredadjective
equipped with a motor or motors
From this reading “Wait and see later on,” was all the information Ralph Jeffords would offer, as they turned in through an open gateway, and motored up a winding drive that led to the rambling farmhouse.
neatnessnounUS /ˈniːtnəs/
the state of being neat and smart and trim
From this reading The boys were immediately impressed with the air of neatness that seemed to be a leading feature at the Jeffords farm.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Evidently, the farmer was not only a man of considerable means, but he also liked to surround himself with conveniences such as few dwellers in this Adirondack wilderness could afford to possess.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Young Fur Farmer “Skunks!” repeated Tubby, with a gasp of surprise, “do you really mean to tell me you’re raising a colony of those horrible critters around here, Ralph,” and at that he commenced to sniff the pure atmosphere most suspiciously, in a manner to make some of the others laugh uproarously.
make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading “Wait and see later on,” was all the information Ralph Jeffords would offer, as they turned in through an open gateway, and motored up a winding drive that led to the rambling farmhouse.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “Wait and see later on,” was all the information Ralph Jeffords would offer, as they turned in through an open gateway, and motored up a winding drive that led to the rambling farmhouse.
and nothing more
From this reading Evidently, the farmer was not only a man of considerable means, but he also liked to surround himself with conveniences such as few dwellers in this Adirondack wilderness could afford to possess.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading “Wait and see later on,” was all the information Ralph Jeffords would offer, as they turned in through an open gateway, and motored up a winding drive that led to the rambling farmhouse.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Running water, electricity generated by his own plant, gas made at home, and a dozen other like comforts attested to his good sense.
others
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From this reading The Young Fur Farmer “Skunks!” repeated Tubby, with a gasp of surprise, “do you really mean to tell me you’re raising a colony of those horrible critters around here, Ralph,” and at that he commenced to sniff the pure atmosphere most suspiciously, in a manner to make some of the others laugh uproarously.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Running water, electricity generated by his own plant, gas made at home, and a dozen other like comforts attested to his good sense.
plantverbUS /plænt/
put or set (seeds, seedlings, or plants) into the ground
From this reading Running water, electricity generated by his own plant, gas made at home, and a dozen other like comforts attested to his good sense.
have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill
From this reading Evidently, the farmer was not only a man of considerable means, but he also liked to surround himself with conveniences such as few dwellers in this Adirondack wilderness could afford to possess.
free of extraneous elements of any kind
From this reading The Young Fur Farmer “Skunks!” repeated Tubby, with a gasp of surprise, “do you really mean to tell me you’re raising a colony of those horrible critters around here, Ralph,” and at that he commenced to sniff the pure atmosphere most suspiciously, in a manner to make some of the others laugh uproarously.
the event of something being raised upward
From this reading The Young Fur Farmer “Skunks!” repeated Tubby, with a gasp of surprise, “do you really mean to tell me you’re raising a colony of those horrible critters around here, Ralph,” and at that he commenced to sniff the pure atmosphere most suspiciously, in a manner to make some of the others laugh uproarously.
Ralph
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From this reading The Young Fur Farmer “Skunks!” repeated Tubby, with a gasp of surprise, “do you really mean to tell me you’re raising a colony of those horrible critters around here, Ralph,” and at that he commenced to sniff the pure atmosphere most suspiciously, in a manner to make some of the others laugh uproarously.
ramblingadjectiveUS /ˈræmblɪŋ/
spreading out in different directions or distributed irregularly
From this reading “Wait and see later on,” was all the information Ralph Jeffords would offer, as they turned in through an open gateway, and motored up a winding drive that led to the rambling farmhouse.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading The Young Fur Farmer “Skunks!” repeated Tubby, with a gasp of surprise, “do you really mean to tell me you’re raising a colony of those horrible critters around here, Ralph,” and at that he commenced to sniff the pure atmosphere most suspiciously, in a manner to make some of the others laugh uproarously.
recurring again and again
From this reading The Young Fur Farmer “Skunks!” repeated Tubby, with a gasp of surprise, “do you really mean to tell me you’re raising a colony of those horrible critters around here, Ralph,” and at that he commenced to sniff the pure atmosphere most suspiciously, in a manner to make some of the others laugh uproarously.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading Running water, electricity generated by his own plant, gas made at home, and a dozen other like comforts attested to his good sense.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading “Wait and see later on,” was all the information Ralph Jeffords would offer, as they turned in through an open gateway, and motored up a winding drive that led to the rambling farmhouse.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The boys were immediately impressed with the air of neatness that seemed to be a leading feature at the Jeffords farm.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading Running water, electricity generated by his own plant, gas made at home, and a dozen other like comforts attested to his good sense.
SkunksnounUS /skʌŋks/
plural of “skunk” — a person who is deemed to be despicable or contemptible
From this reading The Young Fur Farmer “Skunks!” repeated Tubby, with a gasp of surprise, “do you really mean to tell me you’re raising a colony of those horrible critters around here, Ralph,” and at that he commenced to sniff the pure atmosphere most suspiciously, in a manner to make some of the others laugh uproarously.
sniffverbUS /snɪf/
perceive by inhaling through the nose
From this reading The Young Fur Farmer “Skunks!” repeated Tubby, with a gasp of surprise, “do you really mean to tell me you’re raising a colony of those horrible critters around here, Ralph,” and at that he commenced to sniff the pure atmosphere most suspiciously, in a manner to make some of the others laugh uproarously.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The Young Fur Farmer “Skunks!” repeated Tubby, with a gasp of surprise, “do you really mean to tell me you’re raising a colony of those horrible critters around here, Ralph,” and at that he commenced to sniff the pure atmosphere most suspiciously, in a manner to make some of the others laugh uproarously.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Evidently, the farmer was not only a man of considerable means, but he also liked to surround himself with conveniences such as few dwellers in this Adirondack wilderness could afford to possess.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading The Young Fur Farmer “Skunks!” repeated Tubby, with a gasp of surprise, “do you really mean to tell me you’re raising a colony of those horrible critters around here, Ralph,” and at that he commenced to sniff the pure atmosphere most suspiciously, in a manner to make some of the others laugh uproarously.
surroundverbUS /sərˈaʊnd/
extend on all sides of simultaneously; encircle
From this reading Evidently, the farmer was not only a man of considerable means, but he also liked to surround himself with conveniences such as few dwellers in this Adirondack wilderness could afford to possess.
suspiciouslyadverbUS /səˈspɪʃəsli/
with suspicion
From this reading The Young Fur Farmer “Skunks!” repeated Tubby, with a gasp of surprise, “do you really mean to tell me you’re raising a colony of those horrible critters around here, Ralph,” and at that he commenced to sniff the pure atmosphere most suspiciously, in a manner to make some of the others laugh uproarously.
express in words
From this reading The Young Fur Farmer “Skunks!” repeated Tubby, with a gasp of surprise, “do you really mean to tell me you’re raising a colony of those horrible critters around here, Ralph,” and at that he commenced to sniff the pure atmosphere most suspiciously, in a manner to make some of the others laugh uproarously.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The Young Fur Farmer “Skunks!” repeated Tubby, with a gasp of surprise, “do you really mean to tell me you’re raising a colony of those horrible critters around here, Ralph,” and at that he commenced to sniff the pure atmosphere most suspiciously, in a manner to make some of the others laugh uproarously.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Young Fur Farmer “Skunks!” repeated Tubby, with a gasp of surprise, “do you really mean to tell me you’re raising a colony of those horrible critters around here, Ralph,” and at that he commenced to sniff the pure atmosphere most suspiciously, in a manner to make some of the others laugh uproarously.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Wait and see later on,” was all the information Ralph Jeffords would offer, as they turned in through an open gateway, and motored up a winding drive that led to the rambling farmhouse.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Evidently, the farmer was not only a man of considerable means, but he also liked to surround himself with conveniences such as few dwellers in this Adirondack wilderness could afford to possess.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading The Young Fur Farmer “Skunks!” repeated Tubby, with a gasp of surprise, “do you really mean to tell me you’re raising a colony of those horrible critters around here, Ralph,” and at that he commenced to sniff the pure atmosphere most suspiciously, in a manner to make some of the others laugh uproarously.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading “Wait and see later on,” was all the information Ralph Jeffords would offer, as they turned in through an open gateway, and motored up a winding drive that led to the rambling farmhouse.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Young Fur Farmer “Skunks!” repeated Tubby, with a gasp of surprise, “do you really mean to tell me you’re raising a colony of those horrible critters around here, Ralph,” and at that he commenced to sniff the pure atmosphere most suspiciously, in a manner to make some of the others laugh uproarously.
TubbyadjectiveUS /ˈtʌbi/
short and plump
From this reading The Young Fur Farmer “Skunks!” repeated Tubby, with a gasp of surprise, “do you really mean to tell me you’re raising a colony of those horrible critters around here, Ralph,” and at that he commenced to sniff the pure atmosphere most suspiciously, in a manner to make some of the others laugh uproarously.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading “Wait and see later on,” was all the information Ralph Jeffords would offer, as they turned in through an open gateway, and motored up a winding drive that led to the rambling farmhouse.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading “Wait and see later on,” was all the information Ralph Jeffords would offer, as they turned in through an open gateway, and motored up a winding drive that led to the rambling farmhouse.
uproarously
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From this reading The Young Fur Farmer “Skunks!” repeated Tubby, with a gasp of surprise, “do you really mean to tell me you’re raising a colony of those horrible critters around here, Ralph,” and at that he commenced to sniff the pure atmosphere most suspiciously, in a manner to make some of the others laugh uproarously.
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading “Wait and see later on,” was all the information Ralph Jeffords would offer, as they turned in through an open gateway, and motored up a winding drive that led to the rambling farmhouse.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Wait and see later on,” was all the information Ralph Jeffords would offer, as they turned in through an open gateway, and motored up a winding drive that led to the rambling farmhouse.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading Running water, electricity generated by his own plant, gas made at home, and a dozen other like comforts attested to his good sense.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The boys were immediately impressed with the air of neatness that seemed to be a leading feature at the Jeffords farm.
wildernessnounUS /ˈwɪldərnəs/
(politics) a state of disfavor
From this reading Evidently, the farmer was not only a man of considerable means, but he also liked to surround himself with conveniences such as few dwellers in this Adirondack wilderness could afford to possess.
windingadjectiveUS /ˈwaɪndɪŋ/
marked by repeated turns and bends
From this reading “Wait and see later on,” was all the information Ralph Jeffords would offer, as they turned in through an open gateway, and motored up a winding drive that led to the rambling farmhouse.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The Young Fur Farmer “Skunks!” repeated Tubby, with a gasp of surprise, “do you really mean to tell me you’re raising a colony of those horrible critters around here, Ralph,” and at that he commenced to sniff the pure atmosphere most suspiciously, in a manner to make some of the others laugh uproarously.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading “Wait and see later on,” was all the information Ralph Jeffords would offer, as they turned in through an open gateway, and motored up a winding drive that led to the rambling farmhouse.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading The Young Fur Farmer “Skunks!” repeated Tubby, with a gasp of surprise, “do you really mean to tell me you’re raising a colony of those horrible critters around here, Ralph,” and at that he commenced to sniff the pure atmosphere most suspiciously, in a manner to make some of the others laugh uproarously.
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From this reading The Young Fur Farmer “Skunks!” repeated Tubby, with a gasp of surprise, “do you really mean to tell me you’re raising a colony of those horrible critters around here, Ralph,” and at that he commenced to sniff the pure atmosphere most suspiciously, in a manner to make some of the others laugh uproarously.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The Young Fur Farmer “Skunks!” repeated Tubby, with a gasp of surprise, “do you really mean to tell me you’re raising a colony of those horrible critters around here, Ralph,” and at that he commenced to sniff the pure atmosphere most suspiciously, in a manner to make some of the others laugh uproarously.
