used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Toby leading the way, and every now and then turning his head, to warn them of a particularly risky place.
Aleck
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From this reading "Hurrah for you, Aleck!" exclaimed Giraffe, unable to repress his feelings any longer.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading They were starting along the top of the precipice now.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Thad himself felt just as full of enthusiasm over the brave manner in which this son of Jerry Rawson had defied the man whose one desire in life now seemed to be the discovery and confiscation of the rich mine that had eluded his eager fingers for so many years; but he knew better how to repress his delight.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "Hurrah for you, Aleck!" exclaimed Giraffe, unable to repress his feelings any longer.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Thad himself felt just as full of enthusiasm over the brave manner in which this son of Jerry Rawson had defied the man whose one desire in life now seemed to be the discovery and confiscation of the rich mine that had eluded his eager fingers for so many years; but he knew better how to repress his delight.
BACKEDadjectiveUS /bækt/
having a back or backing, usually of a specified type
From this reading BACKED BY THE SILVER FOX PATROL.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Thad himself felt just as full of enthusiasm over the brave manner in which this son of Jerry Rawson had defied the man whose one desire in life now seemed to be the discovery and confiscation of the rich mine that had eluded his eager fingers for so many years; but he knew better how to repress his delight.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading Thad himself felt just as full of enthusiasm over the brave manner in which this son of Jerry Rawson had defied the man whose one desire in life now seemed to be the discovery and confiscation of the rich mine that had eluded his eager fingers for so many years; but he knew better how to repress his delight.
possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading Thad himself felt just as full of enthusiasm over the brave manner in which this son of Jerry Rawson had defied the man whose one desire in life now seemed to be the discovery and confiscation of the rich mine that had eluded his eager fingers for so many years; but he knew better how to repress his delight.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Thad himself felt just as full of enthusiasm over the brave manner in which this son of Jerry Rawson had defied the man whose one desire in life now seemed to be the discovery and confiscation of the rich mine that had eluded his eager fingers for so many years; but he knew better how to repress his delight.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading BACKED BY THE SILVER FOX PATROL.
confiscationnounUS /ˌkɑːnfəˈskeɪʃən/
seizure by the government
From this reading Thad himself felt just as full of enthusiasm over the brave manner in which this son of Jerry Rawson had defied the man whose one desire in life now seemed to be the discovery and confiscation of the rich mine that had eluded his eager fingers for so many years; but he knew better how to repress his delight.
defiedverbUS /dɪˈfaɪd/
inflected form of “defy” — resist or confront with resistance
From this reading Thad himself felt just as full of enthusiasm over the brave manner in which this son of Jerry Rawson had defied the man whose one desire in life now seemed to be the discovery and confiscation of the rich mine that had eluded his eager fingers for so many years; but he knew better how to repress his delight.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading Thad himself felt just as full of enthusiasm over the brave manner in which this son of Jerry Rawson had defied the man whose one desire in life now seemed to be the discovery and confiscation of the rich mine that had eluded his eager fingers for so many years; but he knew better how to repress his delight.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading Thad himself felt just as full of enthusiasm over the brave manner in which this son of Jerry Rawson had defied the man whose one desire in life now seemed to be the discovery and confiscation of the rich mine that had eluded his eager fingers for so many years; but he knew better how to repress his delight.
the act of discovering something
From this reading Thad himself felt just as full of enthusiasm over the brave manner in which this son of Jerry Rawson had defied the man whose one desire in life now seemed to be the discovery and confiscation of the rich mine that had eluded his eager fingers for so many years; but he knew better how to repress his delight.
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading Thad himself felt just as full of enthusiasm over the brave manner in which this son of Jerry Rawson had defied the man whose one desire in life now seemed to be the discovery and confiscation of the rich mine that had eluded his eager fingers for so many years; but he knew better how to repress his delight.
eludedverbUS /ɪˈluːdɪd/
past form of “elude” — escape, either physically or mentally
From this reading Thad himself felt just as full of enthusiasm over the brave manner in which this son of Jerry Rawson had defied the man whose one desire in life now seemed to be the discovery and confiscation of the rich mine that had eluded his eager fingers for so many years; but he knew better how to repress his delight.
a feeling of excitement
From this reading Thad himself felt just as full of enthusiasm over the brave manner in which this son of Jerry Rawson had defied the man whose one desire in life now seemed to be the discovery and confiscation of the rich mine that had eluded his eager fingers for so many years; but he knew better how to repress his delight.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Toby leading the way, and every now and then turning his head, to warn them of a particularly risky place.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "Hurrah for you, Aleck!" exclaimed Giraffe, unable to repress his feelings any longer.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading "Hurrah for you, Aleck!" exclaimed Giraffe, unable to repress his feelings any longer.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Thad himself felt just as full of enthusiasm over the brave manner in which this son of Jerry Rawson had defied the man whose one desire in life now seemed to be the discovery and confiscation of the rich mine that had eluded his eager fingers for so many years; but he knew better how to repress his delight.
plural of “finger” — any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)
From this reading Thad himself felt just as full of enthusiasm over the brave manner in which this son of Jerry Rawson had defied the man whose one desire in life now seemed to be the discovery and confiscation of the rich mine that had eluded his eager fingers for so many years; but he knew better how to repress his delight.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Hurrah for you, Aleck!" exclaimed Giraffe, unable to repress his feelings any longer.
alert carnivorous mammal with pointed muzzle and ears and a bushy tail; most are predators that do not hunt in packs
From this reading BACKED BY THE SILVER FOX PATROL.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Thad himself felt just as full of enthusiasm over the brave manner in which this son of Jerry Rawson had defied the man whose one desire in life now seemed to be the discovery and confiscation of the rich mine that had eluded his eager fingers for so many years; but he knew better how to repress his delight.
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 "Hurrah for you, Aleck!" exclaimed Giraffe, unable to repress his feelings any longer.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Thad himself felt just as full of enthusiasm over the brave manner in which this son of Jerry Rawson had defied the man whose one desire in life now seemed to be the discovery and confiscation of the rich mine that had eluded his eager fingers for so many years; but he knew better how to repress his delight.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Thad himself felt just as full of enthusiasm over the brave manner in which this son of Jerry Rawson had defied the man whose one desire in life now seemed to be the discovery and confiscation of the rich mine that had eluded his eager fingers for so many years; but he knew better how to repress his delight.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Toby leading the way, and every now and then turning his head, to warn them of a particularly risky place.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Thad himself felt just as full of enthusiasm over the brave manner in which this son of Jerry Rawson had defied the man whose one desire in life now seemed to be the discovery and confiscation of the rich mine that had eluded his eager fingers for so many years; but he knew better how to repress his delight.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Hurrah for you, Aleck!" exclaimed Giraffe, unable to repress his feelings any longer.
how
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From this reading Thad himself felt just as full of enthusiasm over the brave manner in which this son of Jerry Rawson had defied the man whose one desire in life now seemed to be the discovery and confiscation of the rich mine that had eluded his eager fingers for so many years; but he knew better how to repress his delight.
HurrahnounUS /hʊˈrɑː/
a victory cheer
From this reading "Hurrah for you, Aleck!" exclaimed Giraffe, unable to repress his feelings any longer.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Thad himself felt just as full of enthusiasm over the brave manner in which this son of Jerry Rawson had defied the man whose one desire in life now seemed to be the discovery and confiscation of the rich mine that had eluded his eager fingers for so many years; but he knew better how to repress his delight.
JerrynounUS /ˈdʒeri/
offensive term for a person of German descent
From this reading Thad himself felt just as full of enthusiasm over the brave manner in which this son of Jerry Rawson had defied the man whose one desire in life now seemed to be the discovery and confiscation of the rich mine that had eluded his eager fingers for so many years; but he knew better how to repress his delight.
and nothing more
From this reading Thad himself felt just as full of enthusiasm over the brave manner in which this son of Jerry Rawson had defied the man whose one desire in life now seemed to be the discovery and confiscation of the rich mine that had eluded his eager fingers for so many years; but he knew better how to repress his delight.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Thad himself felt just as full of enthusiasm over the brave manner in which this son of Jerry Rawson had defied the man whose one desire in life now seemed to be the discovery and confiscation of the rich mine that had eluded his eager fingers for so many years; but he knew better how to repress his delight.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading Toby leading the way, and every now and then turning his head, to warn them of a particularly risky place.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Thad himself felt just as full of enthusiasm over the brave manner in which this son of Jerry Rawson had defied the man whose one desire in life now seemed to be the discovery and confiscation of the rich mine that had eluded his eager fingers for so many years; but he knew better how to repress his delight.
for more time
From this reading "Hurrah for you, Aleck!" exclaimed Giraffe, unable to repress his feelings any longer.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Thad himself felt just as full of enthusiasm over the brave manner in which this son of Jerry Rawson had defied the man whose one desire in life now seemed to be the discovery and confiscation of the rich mine that had eluded his eager fingers for so many years; but he knew better how to repress his delight.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Thad himself felt just as full of enthusiasm over the brave manner in which this son of Jerry Rawson had defied the man whose one desire in life now seemed to be the discovery and confiscation of the rich mine that had eluded his eager fingers for so many years; but he knew better how to repress his delight.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Thad himself felt just as full of enthusiasm over the brave manner in which this son of Jerry Rawson had defied the man whose one desire in life now seemed to be the discovery and confiscation of the rich mine that had eluded his eager fingers for so many years; but he knew better how to repress his delight.
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Thad himself felt just as full of enthusiasm over the brave manner in which this son of Jerry Rawson had defied the man whose one desire in life now seemed to be the discovery and confiscation of the rich mine that had eluded his eager fingers for so many years; but he knew better how to repress his delight.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Thad himself felt just as full of enthusiasm over the brave manner in which this son of Jerry Rawson had defied the man whose one desire in life now seemed to be the discovery and confiscation of the rich mine that had eluded his eager fingers for so many years; but he knew better how to repress his delight.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Thad himself felt just as full of enthusiasm over the brave manner in which this son of Jerry Rawson had defied the man whose one desire in life now seemed to be the discovery and confiscation of the rich mine that had eluded his eager fingers for so many years; but he knew better how to repress his delight.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Thad himself felt just as full of enthusiasm over the brave manner in which this son of Jerry Rawson had defied the man whose one desire in life now seemed to be the discovery and confiscation of the rich mine that had eluded his eager fingers for so many years; but he knew better how to repress his delight.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Thad himself felt just as full of enthusiasm over the brave manner in which this son of Jerry Rawson had defied the man whose one desire in life now seemed to be the discovery and confiscation of the rich mine that had eluded his eager fingers for so many years; but he knew better how to repress his delight.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading Toby leading the way, and every now and then turning his head, to warn them of a particularly risky place.
PATROLnounUS /pəˈtroʊl/
a detachment used for security or reconnaissance
From this reading BACKED BY THE SILVER FOX PATROL.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Toby leading the way, and every now and then turning his head, to warn them of a particularly risky place.
precipicenounUS /ˈpresəpəs/
a very steep cliff
From this reading They were starting along the top of the precipice now.
Rawson
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From this reading Thad himself felt just as full of enthusiasm over the brave manner in which this son of Jerry Rawson had defied the man whose one desire in life now seemed to be the discovery and confiscation of the rich mine that had eluded his eager fingers for so many years; but he knew better how to repress his delight.
repressverbUS /riˈpres/
put down by force or intimidation
From this reading "Hurrah for you, Aleck!" exclaimed Giraffe, unable to repress his feelings any longer.
possessing material wealth
From this reading Thad himself felt just as full of enthusiasm over the brave manner in which this son of Jerry Rawson had defied the man whose one desire in life now seemed to be the discovery and confiscation of the rich mine that had eluded his eager fingers for so many years; but he knew better how to repress his delight.
riskyadjectiveUS /ˈrɪski/
involving risk or danger
From this reading Toby leading the way, and every now and then turning his head, to warn them of a particularly risky place.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Thad himself felt just as full of enthusiasm over the brave manner in which this son of Jerry Rawson had defied the man whose one desire in life now seemed to be the discovery and confiscation of the rich mine that had eluded his eager fingers for so many years; but he knew better how to repress his delight.
a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography
From this reading BACKED BY THE SILVER FOX PATROL.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Thad himself felt just as full of enthusiasm over the brave manner in which this son of Jerry Rawson had defied the man whose one desire in life now seemed to be the discovery and confiscation of the rich mine that had eluded his eager fingers for so many years; but he knew better how to repress his delight.
a male human offspring
From this reading Thad himself felt just as full of enthusiasm over the brave manner in which this son of Jerry Rawson had defied the man whose one desire in life now seemed to be the discovery and confiscation of the rich mine that had eluded his eager fingers for so many years; but he knew better how to repress his delight.
(especially of eyes) bulging or protruding as with fear
From this reading They were starting along the top of the precipice now.
Thad
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From this reading Thad himself felt just as full of enthusiasm over the brave manner in which this son of Jerry Rawson had defied the man whose one desire in life now seemed to be the discovery and confiscation of the rich mine that had eluded his eager fingers for so many years; but he knew better how to repress his delight.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Thad himself felt just as full of enthusiasm over the brave manner in which this son of Jerry Rawson had defied the man whose one desire in life now seemed to be the discovery and confiscation of the rich mine that had eluded his eager fingers for so many years; but he knew better how to repress his delight.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BACKED BY THE SILVER FOX PATROL.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Toby leading the way, and every now and then turning his head, to warn them of a particularly risky place.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Toby leading the way, and every now and then turning his head, to warn them of a particularly risky place.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were starting along the top of the precipice now.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Thad himself felt just as full of enthusiasm over the brave manner in which this son of Jerry Rawson had defied the man whose one desire in life now seemed to be the discovery and confiscation of the rich mine that had eluded his eager fingers for so many years; but he knew better how to repress his delight.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Hurrah for you, Aleck!" exclaimed Giraffe, unable to repress his feelings any longer.
TobynounUS /ˈtoʊbi/
a drinking mug in the shape of a stout man wearing a three-cornered hat
From this reading Toby leading the way, and every now and then turning his head, to warn them of a particularly risky place.
the upper part of anything
From this reading They were starting along the top of the precipice now.
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading Toby leading the way, and every now and then turning his head, to warn them of a particularly risky place.
(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
From this reading "Hurrah for you, Aleck!" exclaimed Giraffe, unable to repress his feelings any longer.
warnverbUS /wɔːrn/
notify of danger, potential harm, or risk
From this reading Toby leading the way, and every now and then turning his head, to warn them of a particularly risky place.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Toby leading the way, and every now and then turning his head, to warn them of a particularly risky place.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They were starting along the top of the precipice now.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Thad himself felt just as full of enthusiasm over the brave manner in which this son of Jerry Rawson had defied the man whose one desire in life now seemed to be the discovery and confiscation of the rich mine that had eluded his eager fingers for so many years; but he knew better how to repress his delight.
belonging to which person
From this reading Thad himself felt just as full of enthusiasm over the brave manner in which this son of Jerry Rawson had defied the man whose one desire in life now seemed to be the discovery and confiscation of the rich mine that had eluded his eager fingers for so many years; but he knew better how to repress his delight.
a late time of life
From this reading Thad himself felt just as full of enthusiasm over the brave manner in which this son of Jerry Rawson had defied the man whose one desire in life now seemed to be the discovery and confiscation of the rich mine that had eluded his eager fingers for so many years; but he knew better how to repress his delight.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Hurrah for you, Aleck!" exclaimed Giraffe, unable to repress his feelings any longer.
