used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “There he goes, and a good riddance!” announced Tip Lange, as after having been prodded and shouted at vigorously, the swimming animal doubtless came to the conclusion that he was not wanted, and began to make a straight line for the shore.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading This doubtless was a matter of more or less satisfaction to Billy, because he had often been “joshed” by his chums on account of his increasing waistline.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading “There he goes, and a good riddance!” announced Tip Lange, as after having been prodded and shouted at vigorously, the swimming animal doubtless came to the conclusion that he was not wanted, and began to make a straight line for the shore.
(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 “He manages to get along all right for one of his heft, I take it,” asserted Billy reflectively.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading “He manages to get along all right for one of his heft, I take it,” asserted Billy reflectively.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “There he goes, and a good riddance!” announced Tip Lange, as after having been prodded and shouted at vigorously, the swimming animal doubtless came to the conclusion that he was not wanted, and began to make a straight line for the shore.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading “There he goes, and a good riddance!” announced Tip Lange, as after having been prodded and shouted at vigorously, the swimming animal doubtless came to the conclusion that he was not wanted, and began to make a straight line for the shore.
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading “There he goes, and a good riddance!” announced Tip Lange, as after having been prodded and shouted at vigorously, the swimming animal doubtless came to the conclusion that he was not wanted, and began to make a straight line for the shore.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading They crossed over and back without discovering another case of “help wanted.”
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “There he goes, and a good riddance!” announced Tip Lange, as after having been prodded and shouted at vigorously, the swimming animal doubtless came to the conclusion that he was not wanted, and began to make a straight line for the shore.
assertedadjectiveUS /əˈsɜːrtɪd/
confidently declared to be so
From this reading “He manages to get along all right for one of his heft, I take it,” asserted Billy reflectively.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “There he goes, and a good riddance!” announced Tip Lange, as after having been prodded and shouted at vigorously, the swimming animal doubtless came to the conclusion that he was not wanted, and began to make a straight line for the shore.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading They crossed over and back without discovering another case of “help wanted.”
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “Which goes to show that because a fellow is stout it’s no reason he should be reckoned clumsy, nor yet slow.”
for the reason that
From this reading “Which goes to show that because a fellow is stout it’s no reason he should be reckoned clumsy, nor yet slow.”
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading “There he goes, and a good riddance!” announced Tip Lange, as after having been prodded and shouted at vigorously, the swimming animal doubtless came to the conclusion that he was not wanted, and began to make a straight line for the shore.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading “There he goes, and a good riddance!” announced Tip Lange, as after having been prodded and shouted at vigorously, the swimming animal doubtless came to the conclusion that he was not wanted, and began to make a straight line for the shore.
a short stout club used primarily by policemen
From this reading “He manages to get along all right for one of his heft, I take it,” asserted Billy reflectively.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading This doubtless was a matter of more or less satisfaction to Billy, because he had often been “joshed” by his chums on account of his increasing waistline.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading “There he goes, and a good riddance!” announced Tip Lange, as after having been prodded and shouted at vigorously, the swimming animal doubtless came to the conclusion that he was not wanted, and began to make a straight line for the shore.
an occurrence of something
From this reading They crossed over and back without discovering another case of “help wanted.”
chumsnounUS /tʃʌmz/
plural of “chum” — a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading This doubtless was a matter of more or less satisfaction to Billy, because he had often been “joshed” by his chums on account of his increasing waistline.
clumsyadjectiveUS /ˈklʌmzi/
lacking grace in movement or posture
From this reading “Which goes to show that because a fellow is stout it’s no reason he should be reckoned clumsy, nor yet slow.”
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading “There he goes, and a good riddance!” announced Tip Lange, as after having been prodded and shouted at vigorously, the swimming animal doubtless came to the conclusion that he was not wanted, and began to make a straight line for the shore.
placed crosswise
From this reading They crossed over and back without discovering another case of “help wanted.”
discoveringverbUS /dɪˈskʌvərɪŋ/
-ing form of “discover” — discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading They crossed over and back without discovering another case of “help wanted.”
without doubt; certainly
From this reading “There he goes, and a good riddance!” announced Tip Lange, as after having been prodded and shouted at vigorously, the swimming animal doubtless came to the conclusion that he was not wanted, and began to make a straight line for the shore.
a boy or man
From this reading “Which goes to show that because a fellow is stout it’s no reason he should be reckoned clumsy, nor yet slow.”
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “There he goes, and a good riddance!” announced Tip Lange, as after having been prodded and shouted at vigorously, the swimming animal doubtless came to the conclusion that he was not wanted, and began to make a straight line for the shore.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading “He manages to get along all right for one of his heft, I take it,” asserted Billy reflectively.
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading “There he goes, and a good riddance!” announced Tip Lange, as after having been prodded and shouted at vigorously, the swimming animal doubtless came to the conclusion that he was not wanted, and began to make a straight line for the shore.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading “There he goes, and a good riddance!” announced Tip Lange, as after having been prodded and shouted at vigorously, the swimming animal doubtless came to the conclusion that he was not wanted, and began to make a straight line for the shore.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading This doubtless was a matter of more or less satisfaction to Billy, because he had often been “joshed” by his chums on account of his increasing waistline.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading “There he goes, and a good riddance!” announced Tip Lange, as after having been prodded and shouted at vigorously, the swimming animal doubtless came to the conclusion that he was not wanted, and began to make a straight line for the shore.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “There he goes, and a good riddance!” announced Tip Lange, as after having been prodded and shouted at vigorously, the swimming animal doubtless came to the conclusion that he was not wanted, and began to make a straight line for the shore.
heftverbUS /heft/
lift or elevate
From this reading “He manages to get along all right for one of his heft, I take it,” asserted Billy reflectively.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading They crossed over and back without discovering another case of “help wanted.”
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “He manages to get along all right for one of his heft, I take it,” asserted Billy reflectively.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “He manages to get along all right for one of his heft, I take it,” asserted Billy reflectively.
increasingadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkriːsɪŋ/
becoming greater or larger
From this reading This doubtless was a matter of more or less satisfaction to Billy, because he had often been “joshed” by his chums on account of his increasing waistline.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Which goes to show that because a fellow is stout it’s no reason he should be reckoned clumsy, nor yet slow.”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “He manages to get along all right for one of his heft, I take it,” asserted Billy reflectively.
it's
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From this reading “Which goes to show that because a fellow is stout it’s no reason he should be reckoned clumsy, nor yet slow.”
joshed
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This doubtless was a matter of more or less satisfaction to Billy, because he had often been “joshed” by his chums on account of his increasing waistline.
LangenounUS /læŋ/
United States photographer remembered for her portraits of rural workers during the Depression (1895-1965)
From this reading “There he goes, and a good riddance!” announced Tip Lange, as after having been prodded and shouted at vigorously, the swimming animal doubtless came to the conclusion that he was not wanted, and began to make a straight line for the shore.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading This doubtless was a matter of more or less satisfaction to Billy, because he had often been “joshed” by his chums on account of his increasing waistline.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading “There he goes, and a good riddance!” announced Tip Lange, as after having been prodded and shouted at vigorously, the swimming animal doubtless came to the conclusion that he was not wanted, and began to make a straight line for the shore.
engage in
From this reading “There he goes, and a good riddance!” announced Tip Lange, as after having been prodded and shouted at vigorously, the swimming animal doubtless came to the conclusion that he was not wanted, and began to make a straight line for the shore.
managesverbUS /ˈmænɪdʒɪz/
third-person singular of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading “He manages to get along all right for one of his heft, I take it,” asserted Billy reflectively.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading This doubtless was a matter of more or less satisfaction to Billy, because he had often been “joshed” by his chums on account of his increasing waistline.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading This doubtless was a matter of more or less satisfaction to Billy, because he had often been “joshed” by his chums on account of his increasing waistline.
not any; not one
From this reading “Which goes to show that because a fellow is stout it’s no reason he should be reckoned clumsy, nor yet slow.”
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading “Which goes to show that because a fellow is stout it’s no reason he should be reckoned clumsy, nor yet slow.”
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “There he goes, and a good riddance!” announced Tip Lange, as after having been prodded and shouted at vigorously, the swimming animal doubtless came to the conclusion that he was not wanted, and began to make a straight line for the shore.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “He manages to get along all right for one of his heft, I take it,” asserted Billy reflectively.
many times at short intervals
From this reading This doubtless was a matter of more or less satisfaction to Billy, because he had often been “joshed” by his chums on account of his increasing waistline.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading This doubtless was a matter of more or less satisfaction to Billy, because he had often been “joshed” by his chums on account of his increasing waistline.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “He manages to get along all right for one of his heft, I take it,” asserted Billy reflectively.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading This doubtless was a matter of more or less satisfaction to Billy, because he had often been “joshed” by his chums on account of his increasing waistline.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading They crossed over and back without discovering another case of “help wanted.”
proddedverbUS /ˈprɑːdɪd/
inflected form of “prod” — to push against gently
From this reading “There he goes, and a good riddance!” announced Tip Lange, as after having been prodded and shouted at vigorously, the swimming animal doubtless came to the conclusion that he was not wanted, and began to make a straight line for the shore.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading “Which goes to show that because a fellow is stout it’s no reason he should be reckoned clumsy, nor yet slow.”
reckonedverbUS /ˈrekənd/
past form of “reckon” — expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading “Which goes to show that because a fellow is stout it’s no reason he should be reckoned clumsy, nor yet slow.”
reflectivelyadverb
in a reflective manner
From this reading “He manages to get along all right for one of his heft, I take it,” asserted Billy reflectively.
riddancenounUS /ˈrɪdəns/
the act of removing or getting rid of something
From this reading “There he goes, and a good riddance!” announced Tip Lange, as after having been prodded and shouted at vigorously, the swimming animal doubtless came to the conclusion that he was not wanted, and began to make a straight line for the shore.
precisely, exactly
From this reading “He manages to get along all right for one of his heft, I take it,” asserted Billy reflectively.
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading This doubtless was a matter of more or less satisfaction to Billy, because he had often been “joshed” by his chums on account of his increasing waistline.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading “There he goes, and a good riddance!” announced Tip Lange, as after having been prodded and shouted at vigorously, the swimming animal doubtless came to the conclusion that he was not wanted, and began to make a straight line for the shore.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading “Which goes to show that because a fellow is stout it’s no reason he should be reckoned clumsy, nor yet slow.”
in a vehement outcry
From this reading “There he goes, and a good riddance!” announced Tip Lange, as after having been prodded and shouted at vigorously, the swimming animal doubtless came to the conclusion that he was not wanted, and began to make a straight line for the shore.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading “Which goes to show that because a fellow is stout it’s no reason he should be reckoned clumsy, nor yet slow.”
not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time
From this reading “Which goes to show that because a fellow is stout it’s no reason he should be reckoned clumsy, nor yet slow.”
dependable
From this reading “Which goes to show that because a fellow is stout it’s no reason he should be reckoned clumsy, nor yet slow.”
successive (without a break)
From this reading “There he goes, and a good riddance!” announced Tip Lange, as after having been prodded and shouted at vigorously, the swimming animal doubtless came to the conclusion that he was not wanted, and began to make a straight line for the shore.
swimmingnounUS /ˈswɪmɪŋ/
the act of swimming
From this reading “There he goes, and a good riddance!” announced Tip Lange, as after having been prodded and shouted at vigorously, the swimming animal doubtless came to the conclusion that he was not wanted, and began to make a straight line for the shore.
carry out
From this reading “He manages to get along all right for one of his heft, I take it,” asserted Billy reflectively.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “There he goes, and a good riddance!” announced Tip Lange, as after having been prodded and shouted at vigorously, the swimming animal doubtless came to the conclusion that he was not wanted, and began to make a straight line for the shore.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “There he goes, and a good riddance!” announced Tip Lange, as after having been prodded and shouted at vigorously, the swimming animal doubtless came to the conclusion that he was not wanted, and began to make a straight line for the shore.
in or at that place or location
From this reading “There he goes, and a good riddance!” announced Tip Lange, as after having been prodded and shouted at vigorously, the swimming animal doubtless came to the conclusion that he was not wanted, and began to make a straight line for the shore.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They crossed over and back without discovering another case of “help wanted.”
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This doubtless was a matter of more or less satisfaction to Billy, because he had often been “joshed” by his chums on account of his increasing waistline.
TipnounUS /tɪp/
the extreme end of something; especially something pointed
From this reading “There he goes, and a good riddance!” announced Tip Lange, as after having been prodded and shouted at vigorously, the swimming animal doubtless came to the conclusion that he was not wanted, and began to make a straight line for the shore.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “There he goes, and a good riddance!” announced Tip Lange, as after having been prodded and shouted at vigorously, the swimming animal doubtless came to the conclusion that he was not wanted, and began to make a straight line for the shore.
vigorouslyadverbUS /ˈvɪɡərəsli/
with vigor; in a vigorous manner
From this reading “There he goes, and a good riddance!” announced Tip Lange, as after having been prodded and shouted at vigorously, the swimming animal doubtless came to the conclusion that he was not wanted, and began to make a straight line for the shore.
waistlinenounUS /ˈweɪstlaɪn/
the narrowing of the body between the ribs and hips
From this reading This doubtless was a matter of more or less satisfaction to Billy, because he had often been “joshed” by his chums on account of his increasing waistline.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading “There he goes, and a good riddance!” announced Tip Lange, as after having been prodded and shouted at vigorously, the swimming animal doubtless came to the conclusion that he was not wanted, and began to make a straight line for the shore.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “There he goes, and a good riddance!” announced Tip Lange, as after having been prodded and shouted at vigorously, the swimming animal doubtless came to the conclusion that he was not wanted, and began to make a straight line for the shore.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading “Which goes to show that because a fellow is stout it’s no reason he should be reckoned clumsy, nor yet slow.”
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading They crossed over and back without discovering another case of “help wanted.”
but in spite of that
From this reading “Which goes to show that because a fellow is stout it’s no reason he should be reckoned clumsy, nor yet slow.”
