used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading BAITING A RATTLESNAKE.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Of course they all hastened after the scoutmaster and Bumpus; the latter really leading the way, with a consequential way about him, as though he felt that he ought to be looked upon as master of ceremonies, by right of first discovery.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Of course they all hastened after the scoutmaster and Bumpus; the latter really leading the way, with a consequential way about him, as though he felt that he ought to be looked upon as master of ceremonies, by right of first discovery.
(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 Of course they all hastened after the scoutmaster and Bumpus; the latter really leading the way, with a consequential way about him, as though he felt that he ought to be looked upon as master of ceremonies, by right of first discovery.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading "But where's the rattler?" demanded Giraffe, just as swift as that; for he was always as quick as lightning in his ways.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Of course they all hastened after the scoutmaster and Bumpus; the latter really leading the way, with a consequential way about him, as though he felt that he ought to be looked upon as master of ceremonies, by right of first discovery.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Of course they all hastened after the scoutmaster and Bumpus; the latter really leading the way, with a consequential way about him, as though he felt that he ought to be looked upon as master of ceremonies, by right of first discovery.
BAITINGnounUS /ˈbeɪtɪŋ/
harassment especially of a tethered animal
From this reading BAITING A RATTLESNAKE.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Of course they all hastened after the scoutmaster and Bumpus; the latter really leading the way, with a consequential way about him, as though he felt that he ought to be looked upon as master of ceremonies, by right of first discovery.
Bumpus
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From this reading Of course they all hastened after the scoutmaster and Bumpus; the latter really leading the way, with a consequential way about him, as though he felt that he ought to be looked upon as master of ceremonies, by right of first discovery.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "But where's the rattler?" demanded Giraffe, just as swift as that; for he was always as quick as lightning in his ways.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Of course they all hastened after the scoutmaster and Bumpus; the latter really leading the way, with a consequential way about him, as though he felt that he ought to be looked upon as master of ceremonies, by right of first discovery.
ceremoniesnounUS /ˈserəmoʊniz/
plural of “ceremony” — a formal event performed on a special occasion
From this reading Of course they all hastened after the scoutmaster and Bumpus; the latter really leading the way, with a consequential way about him, as though he felt that he ought to be looked upon as master of ceremonies, by right of first discovery.
consequentialadjectiveUS /ˌkɑːnsəˈkwenʃəl/
having important issues or results
From this reading Of course they all hastened after the scoutmaster and Bumpus; the latter really leading the way, with a consequential way about him, as though he felt that he ought to be looked upon as master of ceremonies, by right of first discovery.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Of course they all hastened after the scoutmaster and Bumpus; the latter really leading the way, with a consequential way about him, as though he felt that he ought to be looked upon as master of ceremonies, by right of first discovery.
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading "But where's the rattler?" demanded Giraffe, just as swift as that; for he was always as quick as lightning in his ways.
the act of discovering something
From this reading Of course they all hastened after the scoutmaster and Bumpus; the latter really leading the way, with a consequential way about him, as though he felt that he ought to be looked upon as master of ceremonies, by right of first discovery.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Of course they all hastened after the scoutmaster and Bumpus; the latter really leading the way, with a consequential way about him, as though he felt that he ought to be looked upon as master of ceremonies, by right of first discovery.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Of course they all hastened after the scoutmaster and Bumpus; the latter really leading the way, with a consequential way about him, as though he felt that he ought to be looked upon as master of ceremonies, by right of first discovery.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "But where's the rattler?" demanded Giraffe, just as swift as that; for he was always as quick as lightning in his ways.
fraudnounUS /frɔːd/
intentional deception resulting in injury to another person
From this reading "Show the old fraud to us, will you?
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 "But where's the rattler?" demanded Giraffe, just as swift as that; for he was always as quick as lightning in his ways.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "Here's the pole I had, when I poked him," he remarked, picking it up as he spoke.
past form of “hasten” — act or move at high speed
From this reading Of course they all hastened after the scoutmaster and Bumpus; the latter really leading the way, with a consequential way about him, as though he felt that he ought to be looked upon as master of ceremonies, by right of first discovery.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Of course they all hastened after the scoutmaster and Bumpus; the latter really leading the way, with a consequential way about him, as though he felt that he ought to be looked upon as master of ceremonies, by right of first discovery.
Here's
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From this reading "Here's the pole I had, when I poked him," he remarked, picking it up as he spoke.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Of course they all hastened after the scoutmaster and Bumpus; the latter really leading the way, with a consequential way about him, as though he felt that he ought to be looked upon as master of ceremonies, by right of first discovery.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "But where's the rattler?" demanded Giraffe, just as swift as that; for he was always as quick as lightning in his ways.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Here's the pole I had, when I poked him," he remarked, picking it up as he spoke.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "But where's the rattler?" demanded Giraffe, just as swift as that; for he was always as quick as lightning in his ways.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Here's the pole I had, when I poked him," he remarked, picking it up as he spoke.
and nothing more
From this reading "But where's the rattler?" demanded Giraffe, just as swift as that; for he was always as quick as lightning in his ways.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading Of course they all hastened after the scoutmaster and Bumpus; the latter really leading the way, with a consequential way about him, as though he felt that he ought to be looked upon as master of ceremonies, by right of first discovery.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading Of course they all hastened after the scoutmaster and Bumpus; the latter really leading the way, with a consequential way about him, as though he felt that he ought to be looked upon as master of ceremonies, by right of first discovery.
abrupt electric discharge from cloud to cloud or from cloud to earth accompanied by the emission of light
From this reading "But where's the rattler?" demanded Giraffe, just as swift as that; for he was always as quick as lightning in his ways.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Of course they all hastened after the scoutmaster and Bumpus; the latter really leading the way, with a consequential way about him, as though he felt that he ought to be looked upon as master of ceremonies, by right of first discovery.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading Of course they all hastened after the scoutmaster and Bumpus; the latter really leading the way, with a consequential way about him, as though he felt that he ought to be looked upon as master of ceremonies, by right of first discovery.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Of course they all hastened after the scoutmaster and Bumpus; the latter really leading the way, with a consequential way about him, as though he felt that he ought to be looked upon as master of ceremonies, by right of first discovery.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "Show the old fraud to us, will you?
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading Of course they all hastened after the scoutmaster and Bumpus; the latter really leading the way, with a consequential way about him, as though he felt that he ought to be looked upon as master of ceremonies, by right of first discovery.
pickingnounUS /ˈpɪkɪŋ/
the quantity of a crop that is harvested
From this reading "Here's the pole I had, when I poked him," he remarked, picking it up as he spoke.
pokedverbUS /poʊkt/
past form of “poke” — poke or thrust abruptly
From this reading "Here's the pole I had, when I poked him," he remarked, picking it up as he spoke.
polenounUS /poʊl/
a long (usually round) rod of wood or metal or plastic
From this reading "Here's the pole I had, when I poked him," he remarked, picking it up as he spoke.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading "But where's the rattler?" demanded Giraffe, just as swift as that; for he was always as quick as lightning in his ways.
rattlernounUS /ˈrætələr/
pit viper with horny segments at the end of the tail that rattle when shaken
From this reading "But where's the rattler?" demanded Giraffe, just as swift as that; for he was always as quick as lightning in his ways.
RATTLESNAKEnounUS /ˈrætəlsneɪk/
pit viper with horny segments at the end of the tail that rattle when shaken
From this reading BAITING A RATTLESNAKE.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading Of course they all hastened after the scoutmaster and Bumpus; the latter really leading the way, with a consequential way about him, as though he felt that he ought to be looked upon as master of ceremonies, by right of first discovery.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading "Here's the pole I had, when I poked him," he remarked, picking it up as he spoke.
precisely, exactly
From this reading Of course they all hastened after the scoutmaster and Bumpus; the latter really leading the way, with a consequential way about him, as though he felt that he ought to be looked upon as master of ceremonies, by right of first discovery.
scoutmasternounUS /ˈskaʊtmæstər/
the leader of a troop of Scouts
From this reading Of course they all hastened after the scoutmaster and Bumpus; the latter really leading the way, with a consequential way about him, as though he felt that he ought to be looked upon as master of ceremonies, by right of first discovery.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading "Show the old fraud to us, will you?
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading "Here's the pole I had, when I poked him," he remarked, picking it up as he spoke.
moving very fast
From this reading "But where's the rattler?" demanded Giraffe, just as swift as that; for he was always as quick as lightning in his ways.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Of course they all hastened after the scoutmaster and Bumpus; the latter really leading the way, with a consequential way about him, as though he felt that he ought to be looked upon as master of ceremonies, by right of first discovery.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Of course they all hastened after the scoutmaster and Bumpus; the latter really leading the way, with a consequential way about him, as though he felt that he ought to be looked upon as master of ceremonies, by right of first discovery.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Of course they all hastened after the scoutmaster and Bumpus; the latter really leading the way, with a consequential way about him, as though he felt that he ought to be looked upon as master of ceremonies, by right of first discovery.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Of course they all hastened after the scoutmaster and Bumpus; the latter really leading the way, with a consequential way about him, as though he felt that he ought to be looked upon as master of ceremonies, by right of first discovery.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Of course they all hastened after the scoutmaster and Bumpus; the latter really leading the way, with a consequential way about him, as though he felt that he ought to be looked upon as master of ceremonies, by right of first discovery.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "Here's the pole I had, when I poked him," he remarked, picking it up as he spoke.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Of course they all hastened after the scoutmaster and Bumpus; the latter really leading the way, with a consequential way about him, as though he felt that he ought to be looked upon as master of ceremonies, by right of first discovery.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Show the old fraud to us, will you?
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "But where's the rattler?" demanded Giraffe, just as swift as that; for he was always as quick as lightning in his ways.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Of course they all hastened after the scoutmaster and Bumpus; the latter really leading the way, with a consequential way about him, as though he felt that he ought to be looked upon as master of ceremonies, by right of first discovery.
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading "But where's the rattler?" demanded Giraffe, just as swift as that; for he was always as quick as lightning in his ways.
at the time that
From this reading "Here's the pole I had, when I poked him," he remarked, picking it up as he spoke.
where's
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From this reading "But where's the rattler?" demanded Giraffe, just as swift as that; for he was always as quick as lightning in his ways.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "Show the old fraud to us, will you?
in the company of; together with
From this reading Of course they all hastened after the scoutmaster and Bumpus; the latter really leading the way, with a consequential way about him, as though he felt that he ought to be looked upon as master of ceremonies, by right of first discovery.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Show the old fraud to us, will you?
