used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Just as Donald, who was no match physically for the burly machinist, was pondering what to do, the door which was open became filled by a rotund figure.
experiencing a sudden sense of danger
From this reading In a jiffy he took in the scene, the threatening attitude of Barton, the alarmed look of Donald, who stood staring at the revolver like a bird fascinated by a snake.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Just as Donald, who was no match physically for the burly machinist, was pondering what to do, the door which was open became filled by a rotund figure.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading In a jiffy he took in the scene, the threatening attitude of Barton, the alarmed look of Donald, who stood staring at the revolver like a bird fascinated by a snake.
a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways
From this reading In a jiffy he took in the scene, the threatening attitude of Barton, the alarmed look of Donald, who stood staring at the revolver like a bird fascinated by a snake.
Barton
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From this reading In a jiffy he took in the scene, the threatening attitude of Barton, the alarmed look of Donald, who stood staring at the revolver like a bird fascinated by a snake.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Just as Donald, who was no match physically for the burly machinist, was pondering what to do, the door which was open became filled by a rotund figure.
warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading In a jiffy he took in the scene, the threatening attitude of Barton, the alarmed look of Donald, who stood staring at the revolver like a bird fascinated by a snake.
burlyadjectiveUS /ˈbɜːrli/
muscular and heavily built
From this reading Just as Donald, who was no match physically for the burly machinist, was pondering what to do, the door which was open became filled by a rotund figure.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Just as Donald, who was no match physically for the burly machinist, was pondering what to do, the door which was open became filled by a rotund figure.
(plural) the deepest and most remote part
From this reading THE DEPTHS OF OLD OCEAN.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Just as Donald, who was no match physically for the burly machinist, was pondering what to do, the door which was open became filled by a rotund figure.
Donald
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From this reading Just as Donald, who was no match physically for the burly machinist, was pondering what to do, the door which was open became filled by a rotund figure.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Just as Donald, who was no match physically for the burly machinist, was pondering what to do, the door which was open became filled by a rotund figure.
fascinatedadjectiveUS /ˈfæsəneɪtəd/
having your attention fixated as though by a spell
From this reading In a jiffy he took in the scene, the threatening attitude of Barton, the alarmed look of Donald, who stood staring at the revolver like a bird fascinated by a snake.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading Just as Donald, who was no match physically for the burly machinist, was pondering what to do, the door which was open became filled by a rotund figure.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading Just as Donald, who was no match physically for the burly machinist, was pondering what to do, the door which was open became filled by a rotund figure.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Just as Donald, who was no match physically for the burly machinist, was pondering what to do, the door which was open became filled by a rotund figure.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In a jiffy he took in the scene, the threatening attitude of Barton, the alarmed look of Donald, who stood staring at the revolver like a bird fascinated by a snake.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In a jiffy he took in the scene, the threatening attitude of Barton, the alarmed look of Donald, who stood staring at the revolver like a bird fascinated by a snake.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was Tubby.
jiffynounUS /ˈdʒɪfi/
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading In a jiffy he took in the scene, the threatening attitude of Barton, the alarmed look of Donald, who stood staring at the revolver like a bird fascinated by a snake.
and nothing more
From this reading Just as Donald, who was no match physically for the burly machinist, was pondering what to do, the door which was open became filled by a rotund figure.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading In a jiffy he took in the scene, the threatening attitude of Barton, the alarmed look of Donald, who stood staring at the revolver like a bird fascinated by a snake.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading In a jiffy he took in the scene, the threatening attitude of Barton, the alarmed look of Donald, who stood staring at the revolver like a bird fascinated by a snake.
machinistnounUS /məˈʃiːnəst/
a craftsman skilled in operating machine tools
From this reading Just as Donald, who was no match physically for the burly machinist, was pondering what to do, the door which was open became filled by a rotund figure.
be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
From this reading Just as Donald, who was no match physically for the burly machinist, was pondering what to do, the door which was open became filled by a rotund figure.
not any; not one
From this reading Just as Donald, who was no match physically for the burly machinist, was pondering what to do, the door which was open became filled by a rotund figure.
a large body of water constituting a principal part of the hydrosphere
From this reading THE DEPTHS OF OLD OCEAN.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE DEPTHS OF OLD OCEAN.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading THE DEPTHS OF OLD OCEAN.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Just as Donald, who was no match physically for the burly machinist, was pondering what to do, the door which was open became filled by a rotund figure.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Tubby realized that it was no time for thinking the situation over.
physicallyadverbUS /ˈfɪzɪkəli/
in accord with physical laws
From this reading Just as Donald, who was no match physically for the burly machinist, was pondering what to do, the door which was open became filled by a rotund figure.
ponderingadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːndərɪŋ/
deeply or seriously thoughtful
From this reading Just as Donald, who was no match physically for the burly machinist, was pondering what to do, the door which was open became filled by a rotund figure.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading Tubby realized that it was no time for thinking the situation over.
revolvernounUS /rɪˈvɑːlvər/
a pistol with a revolving cylinder (usually having six chambers for bullets)
From this reading In a jiffy he took in the scene, the threatening attitude of Barton, the alarmed look of Donald, who stood staring at the revolver like a bird fascinated by a snake.
rotundadjectiveUS /roʊˈtʌnd/
spherical in shape
From this reading Just as Donald, who was no match physically for the burly machinist, was pondering what to do, the door which was open became filled by a rotund figure.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading In a jiffy he took in the scene, the threatening attitude of Barton, the alarmed look of Donald, who stood staring at the revolver like a bird fascinated by a snake.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading Tubby realized that it was no time for thinking the situation over.
snakenounUS /sneɪk/
limbless scaly elongate reptile; some are venomous
From this reading In a jiffy he took in the scene, the threatening attitude of Barton, the alarmed look of Donald, who stood staring at the revolver like a bird fascinated by a snake.
(used of eyes) open and fixed as if in fear or wonder
From this reading In a jiffy he took in the scene, the threatening attitude of Barton, the alarmed look of Donald, who stood staring at the revolver like a bird fascinated by a snake.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading In a jiffy he took in the scene, the threatening attitude of Barton, the alarmed look of Donald, who stood staring at the revolver like a bird fascinated by a snake.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Tubby realized that it was no time for thinking the situation over.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE DEPTHS OF OLD OCEAN.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading Tubby realized that it was no time for thinking the situation over.
threateningadjectiveUS /ˈθretənɪŋ/
threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
From this reading In a jiffy he took in the scene, the threatening attitude of Barton, the alarmed look of Donald, who stood staring at the revolver like a bird fascinated by a snake.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Tubby realized that it was no time for thinking the situation over.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Just as Donald, who was no match physically for the burly machinist, was pondering what to do, the door which was open became filled by a rotund figure.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading In a jiffy he took in the scene, the threatening attitude of Barton, the alarmed look of Donald, who stood staring at the revolver like a bird fascinated by a snake.
TubbyadjectiveUS /ˈtʌbi/
short and plump
From this reading It was Tubby.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Just as Donald, who was no match physically for the burly machinist, was pondering what to do, the door which was open became filled by a rotund figure.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Just as Donald, who was no match physically for the burly machinist, was pondering what to do, the door which was open became filled by a rotund figure.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Just as Donald, who was no match physically for the burly machinist, was pondering what to do, the door which was open became filled by a rotund figure.
which person or people
From this reading Just as Donald, who was no match physically for the burly machinist, was pondering what to do, the door which was open became filled by a rotund figure.
