used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "'Pears like I was interruptin' a leetle fambly reunion," he remarked, drily.
actionsnounUS /ˈækʃənz/
plural of “action” — something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading At any rate, Thad noticed, there did not seem to be any great show of anger in the actions or words of the man.
a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance
From this reading At any rate, Thad noticed, there did not seem to be any great show of anger in the actions or words of the man.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading At any rate, Thad noticed, there did not seem to be any great show of anger in the actions or words of the man.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At any rate, Thad noticed, there did not seem to be any great show of anger in the actions or words of the man.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading At any rate, Thad noticed, there did not seem to be any great show of anger in the actions or words of the man.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Nor was he leveling that terrible gun, which had doubtless brought consternation into the hearts of more than one invading group of revenue officers in times past.
BUMPUS
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading BUMPUS CALLS FOR THREE CHEERS.
plural of “call” — a telephone connection
From this reading BUMPUS CALLS FOR THREE CHEERS.
CHEERSnounUS /tʃɪrz/
plural of “cheer” — a cry or shout of approval
From this reading BUMPUS CALLS FOR THREE CHEERS.
consternationnounUS /ˌkɑːnstərˈneɪʃən/
fear resulting from the awareness of danger
From this reading Nor was he leveling that terrible gun, which had doubtless brought consternation into the hearts of more than one invading group of revenue officers in times past.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading At any rate, Thad noticed, there did not seem to be any great show of anger in the actions or words of the man.
without doubt; certainly
From this reading Nor was he leveling that terrible gun, which had doubtless brought consternation into the hearts of more than one invading group of revenue officers in times past.
drilyadverb
in a dry laconic manner
From this reading "'Pears like I was interruptin' a leetle fambly reunion," he remarked, drily.
fambly
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From this reading "'Pears like I was interruptin' a leetle fambly reunion," he remarked, drily.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading THE mountaineer was the first to speak.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading BUMPUS CALLS FOR THREE CHEERS.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading At any rate, Thad noticed, there did not seem to be any great show of anger in the actions or words of the man.
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading Nor was he leveling that terrible gun, which had doubtless brought consternation into the hearts of more than one invading group of revenue officers in times past.
a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
From this reading Nor was he leveling that terrible gun, which had doubtless brought consternation into the hearts of more than one invading group of revenue officers in times past.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Nor was he leveling that terrible gun, which had doubtless brought consternation into the hearts of more than one invading group of revenue officers in times past.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "'Pears like I was interruptin' a leetle fambly reunion," he remarked, drily.
a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades
From this reading Nor was he leveling that terrible gun, which had doubtless brought consternation into the hearts of more than one invading group of revenue officers in times past.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "'Pears like I was interruptin' a leetle fambly reunion," he remarked, drily.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading At any rate, Thad noticed, there did not seem to be any great show of anger in the actions or words of the man.
interruptin
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "'Pears like I was interruptin' a leetle fambly reunion," he remarked, drily.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Nor was he leveling that terrible gun, which had doubtless brought consternation into the hearts of more than one invading group of revenue officers in times past.
invadingadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈveɪdɪŋ/
involving invasion or aggressive attack
From this reading Nor was he leveling that terrible gun, which had doubtless brought consternation into the hearts of more than one invading group of revenue officers in times past.
leetle
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "'Pears like I was interruptin' a leetle fambly reunion," he remarked, drily.
levelingnounUS /ˈlevəlɪŋ/
changing the ground level to a smooth horizontal or gently sloping surface
From this reading Nor was he leveling that terrible gun, which had doubtless brought consternation into the hearts of more than one invading group of revenue officers in times past.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "'Pears like I was interruptin' a leetle fambly reunion," he remarked, drily.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading At any rate, Thad noticed, there did not seem to be any great show of anger in the actions or words of the man.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Nor was he leveling that terrible gun, which had doubtless brought consternation into the hearts of more than one invading group of revenue officers in times past.
mountaineernounUS /ˈmaʊntɪnɪr/
someone who climbs mountains
From this reading THE mountaineer was the first to speak.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Nor was he leveling that terrible gun, which had doubtless brought consternation into the hearts of more than one invading group of revenue officers in times past.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading At any rate, Thad noticed, there did not seem to be any great show of anger in the actions or words of the man.
being perceived or observed
From this reading At any rate, Thad noticed, there did not seem to be any great show of anger in the actions or words of the man.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading At any rate, Thad noticed, there did not seem to be any great show of anger in the actions or words of the man.
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading Nor was he leveling that terrible gun, which had doubtless brought consternation into the hearts of more than one invading group of revenue officers in times past.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Nor was he leveling that terrible gun, which had doubtless brought consternation into the hearts of more than one invading group of revenue officers in times past.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading At any rate, Thad noticed, there did not seem to be any great show of anger in the actions or words of the man.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading Nor was he leveling that terrible gun, which had doubtless brought consternation into the hearts of more than one invading group of revenue officers in times past.
PearsnounUS /perz/
plural of “pear” — sweet juicy gritty-textured fruit available in many varieties
From this reading "'Pears like I was interruptin' a leetle fambly reunion," he remarked, drily.
a magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit
From this reading At any rate, Thad noticed, there did not seem to be any great show of anger in the actions or words of the man.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading "'Pears like I was interruptin' a leetle fambly reunion," he remarked, drily.
reunionnounUS /riˈuːnjən/
a party of former associates who have come together again
From this reading "'Pears like I was interruptin' a leetle fambly reunion," he remarked, drily.
revenuenounUS /ˈrevənuː/
the entire amount of income before any deductions are made
From this reading Nor was he leveling that terrible gun, which had doubtless brought consternation into the hearts of more than one invading group of revenue officers in times past.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading At any rate, Thad noticed, there did not seem to be any great show of anger in the actions or words of the man.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading At any rate, Thad noticed, there did not seem to be any great show of anger in the actions or words of the man.
express in speech
From this reading THE mountaineer was the first to speak.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading Nor was he leveling that terrible gun, which had doubtless brought consternation into the hearts of more than one invading group of revenue officers in times past.
Thad
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading At any rate, Thad noticed, there did not seem to be any great show of anger in the actions or words of the man.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Nor was he leveling that terrible gun, which had doubtless brought consternation into the hearts of more than one invading group of revenue officers in times past.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Nor was he leveling that terrible gun, which had doubtless brought consternation into the hearts of more than one invading group of revenue officers in times past.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE mountaineer was the first to speak.
in or at that place or location
From this reading At any rate, Thad noticed, there did not seem to be any great show of anger in the actions or words of the man.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading BUMPUS CALLS FOR THREE CHEERS.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading Nor was he leveling that terrible gun, which had doubtless brought consternation into the hearts of more than one invading group of revenue officers in times past.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE mountaineer was the first to speak.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE mountaineer was the first to speak.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Nor was he leveling that terrible gun, which had doubtless brought consternation into the hearts of more than one invading group of revenue officers in times past.
the words that are spoken
From this reading At any rate, Thad noticed, there did not seem to be any great show of anger in the actions or words of the man.
