used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Something like a snicker ran around the other scouts when Giraffe proposed to punish the obstinate Bumpus in this queer fashion.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading But there was one among them who did not see anything so comical in the idea, and this was the proposed victim himself.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But there was one among them who did not see anything so comical in the idea, and this was the proposed victim himself.
any thing at all
From this reading But there was one among them who did not see anything so comical in the idea, and this was the proposed victim himself.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Something like a snicker ran around the other scouts when Giraffe proposed to punish the obstinate Bumpus in this queer fashion.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Bumpus looked daggers at Giraffe.
averseadjectiveUS /əˈvɜːrs/
(usually followed by “to”) strongly opposed
From this reading Why, he even picked up his gun, which chanced to be lying near his position in the bow of the other canoe; though of course he did not have the least idea of resisting to that extent, should the decision be averse to him.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Why, he even picked up his gun, which chanced to be lying near his position in the bow of the other canoe; though of course he did not have the least idea of resisting to that extent, should the decision be averse to him.
with bitterness; in a resentful manner
From this reading “Guess I can see through a board that’s got a knot-hole in it, Giraffe Stedman!” he exclaimed, bitterly.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading “Guess I can see through a board that’s got a knot-hole in it, Giraffe Stedman!” he exclaimed, bitterly.
a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces
From this reading Why, he even picked up his gun, which chanced to be lying near his position in the bow of the other canoe; though of course he did not have the least idea of resisting to that extent, should the decision be averse to him.
Bumpus
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From this reading Something like a snicker ran around the other scouts when Giraffe proposed to punish the obstinate Bumpus in this queer fashion.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But there was one among them who did not see anything so comical in the idea, and this was the proposed victim himself.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading “Guess I can see through a board that’s got a knot-hole in it, Giraffe Stedman!” he exclaimed, bitterly.
small and light boat; pointed at both ends; propelled with a paddle
From this reading Why, he even picked up his gun, which chanced to be lying near his position in the bow of the other canoe; though of course he did not have the least idea of resisting to that extent, should the decision be averse to him.
chancedverbUS /tʃænst/
past form of “chance” — be the case by chance
From this reading Why, he even picked up his gun, which chanced to be lying near his position in the bow of the other canoe; though of course he did not have the least idea of resisting to that extent, should the decision be averse to him.
comicaladjectiveUS /ˈkɑːmɪkəl/
arousing or provoking laughter
From this reading But there was one among them who did not see anything so comical in the idea, and this was the proposed victim himself.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Why, he even picked up his gun, which chanced to be lying near his position in the bow of the other canoe; though of course he did not have the least idea of resisting to that extent, should the decision be averse to him.
daggersnounUS /ˈdæɡərz/
plural of “dagger” — a short knife with a pointed blade used for piercing or stabbing
From this reading Bumpus looked daggers at Giraffe.
the act of making up your mind about something
From this reading Why, he even picked up his gun, which chanced to be lying near his position in the bow of the other canoe; though of course he did not have the least idea of resisting to that extent, should the decision be averse to him.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading But there was one among them who did not see anything so comical in the idea, and this was the proposed victim himself.
divisible by two
From this reading Why, he even picked up his gun, which chanced to be lying near his position in the bow of the other canoe; though of course he did not have the least idea of resisting to that extent, should the decision be averse to him.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading “Guess I can see through a board that’s got a knot-hole in it, Giraffe Stedman!” he exclaimed, bitterly.
the point or degree to which something extends
From this reading Why, he even picked up his gun, which chanced to be lying near his position in the bow of the other canoe; though of course he did not have the least idea of resisting to that extent, should the decision be averse to him.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Something like a snicker ran around the other scouts when Giraffe proposed to punish the obstinate Bumpus in this queer fashion.
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 Something like a snicker ran around the other scouts when Giraffe proposed to punish the obstinate Bumpus in this queer fashion.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading “Guess I can see through a board that’s got a knot-hole in it, Giraffe Stedman!” he exclaimed, bitterly.
expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading “Guess I can see through a board that’s got a knot-hole in it, Giraffe Stedman!” he exclaimed, bitterly.
a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
From this reading Why, he even picked up his gun, which chanced to be lying near his position in the bow of the other canoe; though of course he did not have the least idea of resisting to that extent, should the decision be averse to him.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Why, he even picked up his gun, which chanced to be lying near his position in the bow of the other canoe; though of course he did not have the least idea of resisting to that extent, should the decision be averse to him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Why, he even picked up his gun, which chanced to be lying near his position in the bow of the other canoe; though of course he did not have the least idea of resisting to that extent, should the decision be averse to him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Why, he even picked up his gun, which chanced to be lying near his position in the bow of the other canoe; though of course he did not have the least idea of resisting to that extent, should the decision be averse to him.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading But there was one among them who did not see anything so comical in the idea, and this was the proposed victim himself.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Why, he even picked up his gun, which chanced to be lying near his position in the bow of the other canoe; though of course he did not have the least idea of resisting to that extent, should the decision be averse to him.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Guess I can see through a board that’s got a knot-hole in it, Giraffe Stedman!” he exclaimed, bitterly.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading But there was one among them who did not see anything so comical in the idea, and this was the proposed victim himself.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Something like a snicker ran around the other scouts when Giraffe proposed to punish the obstinate Bumpus in this queer fashion.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “Guess I can see through a board that’s got a knot-hole in it, Giraffe Stedman!” he exclaimed, bitterly.
knot-hole
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Guess I can see through a board that’s got a knot-hole in it, Giraffe Stedman!” he exclaimed, bitterly.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading Why, he even picked up his gun, which chanced to be lying near his position in the bow of the other canoe; though of course he did not have the least idea of resisting to that extent, should the decision be averse to him.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Something like a snicker ran around the other scouts when Giraffe proposed to punish the obstinate Bumpus in this queer fashion.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Bumpus looked daggers at Giraffe.
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading Why, he even picked up his gun, which chanced to be lying near his position in the bow of the other canoe; though of course he did not have the least idea of resisting to that extent, should the decision be averse to him.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Why, he even picked up his gun, which chanced to be lying near his position in the bow of the other canoe; though of course he did not have the least idea of resisting to that extent, should the decision be averse to him.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But there was one among them who did not see anything so comical in the idea, and this was the proposed victim himself.
obstinateadjectiveUS /ˈɑːbstənət/
tenaciously unwilling or marked by tenacious unwillingness to yield
From this reading Something like a snicker ran around the other scouts when Giraffe proposed to punish the obstinate Bumpus in this queer fashion.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Why, he even picked up his gun, which chanced to be lying near his position in the bow of the other canoe; though of course he did not have the least idea of resisting to that extent, should the decision be averse to him.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading But there was one among them who did not see anything so comical in the idea, and this was the proposed victim himself.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Something like a snicker ran around the other scouts when Giraffe proposed to punish the obstinate Bumpus in this queer fashion.
past form of “pick” — select carefully from a group
From this reading Why, he even picked up his gun, which chanced to be lying near his position in the bow of the other canoe; though of course he did not have the least idea of resisting to that extent, should the decision be averse to him.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading Why, he even picked up his gun, which chanced to be lying near his position in the bow of the other canoe; though of course he did not have the least idea of resisting to that extent, should the decision be averse to him.
past form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading Something like a snicker ran around the other scouts when Giraffe proposed to punish the obstinate Bumpus in this queer fashion.
punishverbUS /ˈpʌnɪʃ/
impose a penalty on; inflict punishment on
From this reading Something like a snicker ran around the other scouts when Giraffe proposed to punish the obstinate Bumpus in this queer fashion.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading Something like a snicker ran around the other scouts when Giraffe proposed to punish the obstinate Bumpus in this queer fashion.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Something like a snicker ran around the other scouts when Giraffe proposed to punish the obstinate Bumpus in this queer fashion.
resistingverbUS /rɪˈzɪstɪŋ/
-ing form of “resist” — elude, especially in a baffling way
From this reading Why, he even picked up his gun, which chanced to be lying near his position in the bow of the other canoe; though of course he did not have the least idea of resisting to that extent, should the decision be averse to him.
scoutsnounUS /skaʊts/
plural of “scout” — a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading Something like a snicker ran around the other scouts when Giraffe proposed to punish the obstinate Bumpus in this queer fashion.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading But there was one among them who did not see anything so comical in the idea, and this was the proposed victim himself.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Why, he even picked up his gun, which chanced to be lying near his position in the bow of the other canoe; though of course he did not have the least idea of resisting to that extent, should the decision be averse to him.
snickerverbUS /ˈsnɪkər/
laugh quietly
From this reading Something like a snicker ran around the other scouts when Giraffe proposed to punish the obstinate Bumpus in this queer fashion.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading But there was one among them who did not see anything so comical in the idea, and this was the proposed victim himself.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Something like a snicker ran around the other scouts when Giraffe proposed to punish the obstinate Bumpus in this queer fashion.
Stedman
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Guess I can see through a board that’s got a knot-hole in it, Giraffe Stedman!” he exclaimed, bitterly.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Why, he even picked up his gun, which chanced to be lying near his position in the bow of the other canoe; though of course he did not have the least idea of resisting to that extent, should the decision be averse to him.
that's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Guess I can see through a board that’s got a knot-hole in it, Giraffe Stedman!” he exclaimed, bitterly.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Something like a snicker ran around the other scouts when Giraffe proposed to punish the obstinate Bumpus in this queer fashion.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading But there was one among them who did not see anything so comical in the idea, and this was the proposed victim himself.
in or at that place or location
From this reading But there was one among them who did not see anything so comical in the idea, and this was the proposed victim himself.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Something like a snicker ran around the other scouts when Giraffe proposed to punish the obstinate Bumpus in this queer fashion.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Why, he even picked up his gun, which chanced to be lying near his position in the bow of the other canoe; though of course he did not have the least idea of resisting to that extent, should the decision be averse to him.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading “Guess I can see through a board that’s got a knot-hole in it, Giraffe Stedman!” he exclaimed, bitterly.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Something like a snicker ran around the other scouts when Giraffe proposed to punish the obstinate Bumpus in this queer fashion.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Why, he even picked up his gun, which chanced to be lying near his position in the bow of the other canoe; though of course he did not have the least idea of resisting to that extent, should the decision be averse to him.
an unfortunate person who suffers from some adverse circumstance
From this reading But there was one among them who did not see anything so comical in the idea, and this was the proposed victim himself.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But there was one among them who did not see anything so comical in the idea, and this was the proposed victim himself.
at the time that
From this reading Something like a snicker ran around the other scouts when Giraffe proposed to punish the obstinate Bumpus in this queer fashion.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Why, he even picked up his gun, which chanced to be lying near his position in the bow of the other canoe; though of course he did not have the least idea of resisting to that extent, should the decision be averse to him.
which person or people
From this reading But there was one among them who did not see anything so comical in the idea, and this was the proposed victim himself.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading Why, he even picked up his gun, which chanced to be lying near his position in the bow of the other canoe; though of course he did not have the least idea of resisting to that extent, should the decision be averse to him.
