used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading LAUNCHED ON THE INLAND SEA Sure enough Bumpus was in plain sight, for the fire still burned, and there was also a bright moon high up in the heavens.
(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 The fat scout seemed to be trying to execute all the steps in a Southern hoedown, or an Irish jig; for he was prancing around this way and that, holding on to his hand, which the other boys now discovered was streaked with blood!
in addition
From this reading LAUNCHED ON THE INLAND SEA Sure enough Bumpus was in plain sight, for the fire still burned, and there was also a bright moon high up in the heavens.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The fat scout seemed to be trying to execute all the steps in a Southern hoedown, or an Irish jig; for he was prancing around this way and that, holding on to his hand, which the other boys now discovered was streaked with blood!
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading LAUNCHED ON THE INLAND SEA Sure enough Bumpus was in plain sight, for the fire still burned, and there was also a bright moon high up in the heavens.
plural of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading I'll bleed to death, I reckon now!" wailed the other; "say, Thad, get out some of that purple stuff you use for scratches from wild animals.
animatedadjectiveUS /ˈænəmeɪtɪd/
having life or vigor or spirit
From this reading "Oh! what's happened to you, Bumpus?" cried Step Hen, as he ran out toward the spot where the other continued to waltz around in his bright red and white striped pajamas, that made him look like an "animated sawed-off barber's pole," as one of his chums had once told him.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading The fat scout seemed to be trying to execute all the steps in a Southern hoedown, or an Irish jig; for he was prancing around this way and that, holding on to his hand, which the other boys now discovered was streaked with blood!
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Oh! what's happened to you, Bumpus?" cried Step Hen, as he ran out toward the spot where the other continued to waltz around in his bright red and white striped pajamas, that made him look like an "animated sawed-off barber's pole," as one of his chums had once told him.
barber'snounUS /ˈbɑːrbərz/
possessive form of “barber” — United States composer (1910-1981)
From this reading "Oh! what's happened to you, Bumpus?" cried Step Hen, as he ran out toward the spot where the other continued to waltz around in his bright red and white striped pajamas, that made him look like an "animated sawed-off barber's pole," as one of his chums had once told him.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The fat scout seemed to be trying to execute all the steps in a Southern hoedown, or an Irish jig; for he was prancing around this way and that, holding on to his hand, which the other boys now discovered was streaked with blood!
a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading "It bit me, oh!
bleedverbUS /bliːd/
To lose or emit fluid, or metaphorically to seep magical essence from an enchanted tome.
From this reading I'll bleed to death, I reckon now!" wailed the other; "say, Thad, get out some of that purple stuff you use for scratches from wild animals.
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading The fat scout seemed to be trying to execute all the steps in a Southern hoedown, or an Irish jig; for he was prancing around this way and that, holding on to his hand, which the other boys now discovered was streaked with blood!
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading The fat scout seemed to be trying to execute all the steps in a Southern hoedown, or an Irish jig; for he was prancing around this way and that, holding on to his hand, which the other boys now discovered was streaked with blood!
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading LAUNCHED ON THE INLAND SEA Sure enough Bumpus was in plain sight, for the fire still burned, and there was also a bright moon high up in the heavens.
Bumpus
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From this reading LAUNCHED ON THE INLAND SEA Sure enough Bumpus was in plain sight, for the fire still burned, and there was also a bright moon high up in the heavens.
treated by heating to a high temperature but below the melting or fusing point
From this reading LAUNCHED ON THE INLAND SEA Sure enough Bumpus was in plain sight, for the fire still burned, and there was also a bright moon high up in the heavens.
chumsnounUS /tʃʌmz/
plural of “chum” — a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading "Oh! what's happened to you, Bumpus?" cried Step Hen, as he ran out toward the spot where the other continued to waltz around in his bright red and white striped pajamas, that made him look like an "animated sawed-off barber's pole," as one of his chums had once told him.
without stop or interruption
From this reading "Oh! what's happened to you, Bumpus?" cried Step Hen, as he ran out toward the spot where the other continued to waltz around in his bright red and white striped pajamas, that made him look like an "animated sawed-off barber's pole," as one of his chums had once told him.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "Oh! what's happened to you, Bumpus?" cried Step Hen, as he ran out toward the spot where the other continued to waltz around in his bright red and white striped pajamas, that made him look like an "animated sawed-off barber's pole," as one of his chums had once told him.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading I'll bleed to death, I reckon now!" wailed the other; "say, Thad, get out some of that purple stuff you use for scratches from wild animals.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading The fat scout seemed to be trying to execute all the steps in a Southern hoedown, or an Irish jig; for he was prancing around this way and that, holding on to his hand, which the other boys now discovered was streaked with blood!
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading LAUNCHED ON THE INLAND SEA Sure enough Bumpus was in plain sight, for the fire still burned, and there was also a bright moon high up in the heavens.
executeverbUS /ˈeksəkjuːt/
kill as a means of socially sanctioned punishment
From this reading The fat scout seemed to be trying to execute all the steps in a Southern hoedown, or an Irish jig; for he was prancing around this way and that, holding on to his hand, which the other boys now discovered was streaked with blood!
having an (over)abundance of flesh
From this reading The fat scout seemed to be trying to execute all the steps in a Southern hoedown, or an Irish jig; for he was prancing around this way and that, holding on to his hand, which the other boys now discovered was streaked with blood!
start firing a weapon
From this reading LAUNCHED ON THE INLAND SEA Sure enough Bumpus was in plain sight, for the fire still burned, and there was also a bright moon high up in the heavens.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading LAUNCHED ON THE INLAND SEA Sure enough Bumpus was in plain sight, for the fire still burned, and there was also a bright moon high up in the heavens.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I'll bleed to death, I reckon now!" wailed the other; "say, Thad, get out some of that purple stuff you use for scratches from wild animals.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading I'll bleed to death, I reckon now!" wailed the other; "say, Thad, get out some of that purple stuff you use for scratches from wild animals.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "Oh! what's happened to you, Bumpus?" cried Step Hen, as he ran out toward the spot where the other continued to waltz around in his bright red and white striped pajamas, that made him look like an "animated sawed-off barber's pole," as one of his chums had once told him.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading The fat scout seemed to be trying to execute all the steps in a Southern hoedown, or an Irish jig; for he was prancing around this way and that, holding on to his hand, which the other boys now discovered was streaked with blood!
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading "Oh! what's happened to you, Bumpus?" cried Step Hen, as he ran out toward the spot where the other continued to waltz around in his bright red and white striped pajamas, that made him look like an "animated sawed-off barber's pole," as one of his chums had once told him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The fat scout seemed to be trying to execute all the steps in a Southern hoedown, or an Irish jig; for he was prancing around this way and that, holding on to his hand, which the other boys now discovered was streaked with blood!
the apparent surface of the imaginary sphere on which celestial bodies appear to be projected
From this reading LAUNCHED ON THE INLAND SEA Sure enough Bumpus was in plain sight, for the fire still burned, and there was also a bright moon high up in the heavens.
HennounUS /hen/
adult female chicken
From this reading "Oh! what's happened to you, Bumpus?" cried Step Hen, as he ran out toward the spot where the other continued to waltz around in his bright red and white striped pajamas, that made him look like an "animated sawed-off barber's pole," as one of his chums had once told him.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading LAUNCHED ON THE INLAND SEA Sure enough Bumpus was in plain sight, for the fire still burned, and there was also a bright moon high up in the heavens.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Oh! what's happened to you, Bumpus?" cried Step Hen, as he ran out toward the spot where the other continued to waltz around in his bright red and white striped pajamas, that made him look like an "animated sawed-off barber's pole," as one of his chums had once told him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The fat scout seemed to be trying to execute all the steps in a Southern hoedown, or an Irish jig; for he was prancing around this way and that, holding on to his hand, which the other boys now discovered was streaked with blood!
hoedown
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From this reading The fat scout seemed to be trying to execute all the steps in a Southern hoedown, or an Irish jig; for he was prancing around this way and that, holding on to his hand, which the other boys now discovered was streaked with blood!
the act of retaining something
From this reading The fat scout seemed to be trying to execute all the steps in a Southern hoedown, or an Irish jig; for he was prancing around this way and that, holding on to his hand, which the other boys now discovered was streaked with blood!
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I'll bleed to death, I reckon now!" wailed the other; "say, Thad, get out some of that purple stuff you use for scratches from wild animals.
I'll
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From this reading I'll bleed to death, I reckon now!" wailed the other; "say, Thad, get out some of that purple stuff you use for scratches from wild animals.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading LAUNCHED ON THE INLAND SEA Sure enough Bumpus was in plain sight, for the fire still burned, and there was also a bright moon high up in the heavens.
INLANDadjectiveUS /ˈɪnlænd/
situated away from an area's coast or border
From this reading LAUNCHED ON THE INLAND SEA Sure enough Bumpus was in plain sight, for the fire still burned, and there was also a bright moon high up in the heavens.
IrishnounUS /ˈaɪrɪʃ/
people of Ireland or of Irish extraction
From this reading The fat scout seemed to be trying to execute all the steps in a Southern hoedown, or an Irish jig; for he was prancing around this way and that, holding on to his hand, which the other boys now discovered was streaked with blood!
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "It bit me, oh!
jigverbUS /dʒɪɡ/
dance a quick dance with leaping and kicking motions
From this reading The fat scout seemed to be trying to execute all the steps in a Southern hoedown, or an Irish jig; for he was prancing around this way and that, holding on to his hand, which the other boys now discovered was streaked with blood!
LAUNCHEDverbUS /lɔːntʃt/
past form of “launch” — set up or found
From this reading LAUNCHED ON THE INLAND SEA Sure enough Bumpus was in plain sight, for the fire still burned, and there was also a bright moon high up in the heavens.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "Oh! what's happened to you, Bumpus?" cried Step Hen, as he ran out toward the spot where the other continued to waltz around in his bright red and white striped pajamas, that made him look like an "animated sawed-off barber's pole," as one of his chums had once told him.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "Oh! what's happened to you, Bumpus?" cried Step Hen, as he ran out toward the spot where the other continued to waltz around in his bright red and white striped pajamas, that made him look like an "animated sawed-off barber's pole," as one of his chums had once told him.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading "Oh! what's happened to you, Bumpus?" cried Step Hen, as he ran out toward the spot where the other continued to waltz around in his bright red and white striped pajamas, that made him look like an "animated sawed-off barber's pole," as one of his chums had once told him.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "It bit me, oh!
the natural satellite of the Earth
From this reading LAUNCHED ON THE INLAND SEA Sure enough Bumpus was in plain sight, for the fire still burned, and there was also a bright moon high up in the heavens.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The fat scout seemed to be trying to execute all the steps in a Southern hoedown, or an Irish jig; for he was prancing around this way and that, holding on to his hand, which the other boys now discovered was streaked with blood!
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Oh! what's happened to you, Bumpus?" cried Step Hen, as he ran out toward the spot where the other continued to waltz around in his bright red and white striped pajamas, that made him look like an "animated sawed-off barber's pole," as one of his chums had once told him.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading "Oh! what's happened to you, Bumpus?" cried Step Hen, as he ran out toward the spot where the other continued to waltz around in his bright red and white striped pajamas, that made him look like an "animated sawed-off barber's pole," as one of his chums had once told him.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading LAUNCHED ON THE INLAND SEA Sure enough Bumpus was in plain sight, for the fire still burned, and there was also a bright moon high up in the heavens.
on one occasion
From this reading "Oh! what's happened to you, Bumpus?" cried Step Hen, as he ran out toward the spot where the other continued to waltz around in his bright red and white striped pajamas, that made him look like an "animated sawed-off barber's pole," as one of his chums had once told him.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "Oh! what's happened to you, Bumpus?" cried Step Hen, as he ran out toward the spot where the other continued to waltz around in his bright red and white striped pajamas, that made him look like an "animated sawed-off barber's pole," as one of his chums had once told him.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The fat scout seemed to be trying to execute all the steps in a Southern hoedown, or an Irish jig; for he was prancing around this way and that, holding on to his hand, which the other boys now discovered was streaked with blood!
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The fat scout seemed to be trying to execute all the steps in a Southern hoedown, or an Irish jig; for he was prancing around this way and that, holding on to his hand, which the other boys now discovered was streaked with blood!
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "Oh! what's happened to you, Bumpus?" cried Step Hen, as he ran out toward the spot where the other continued to waltz around in his bright red and white striped pajamas, that made him look like an "animated sawed-off barber's pole," as one of his chums had once told him.
pajamasnounUS /pəˈdʒɑːməz/
plural of “pajama” — a pair of loose trousers tied by a drawstring around the waist; worn by men and women in some Asian countries
From this reading "Oh! what's happened to you, Bumpus?" cried Step Hen, as he ran out toward the spot where the other continued to waltz around in his bright red and white striped pajamas, that made him look like an "animated sawed-off barber's pole," as one of his chums had once told him.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading LAUNCHED ON THE INLAND SEA Sure enough Bumpus was in plain sight, for the fire still burned, and there was also a bright moon high up in the heavens.
polenounUS /poʊl/
a long (usually round) rod of wood or metal or plastic
From this reading "Oh! what's happened to you, Bumpus?" cried Step Hen, as he ran out toward the spot where the other continued to waltz around in his bright red and white striped pajamas, that made him look like an "animated sawed-off barber's pole," as one of his chums had once told him.
prancingverbUS /ˈprænsɪŋ/
-ing form of “prance” — to walk with a lofty proud gait, often in an attempt to impress others
From this reading The fat scout seemed to be trying to execute all the steps in a Southern hoedown, or an Irish jig; for he was prancing around this way and that, holding on to his hand, which the other boys now discovered was streaked with blood!
a purple color or pigment
From this reading I'll bleed to death, I reckon now!" wailed the other; "say, Thad, get out some of that purple stuff you use for scratches from wild animals.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading "Oh! what's happened to you, Bumpus?" cried Step Hen, as he ran out toward the spot where the other continued to waltz around in his bright red and white striped pajamas, that made him look like an "animated sawed-off barber's pole," as one of his chums had once told him.
expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading I'll bleed to death, I reckon now!" wailed the other; "say, Thad, get out some of that purple stuff you use for scratches from wild animals.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading "Oh! what's happened to you, Bumpus?" cried Step Hen, as he ran out toward the spot where the other continued to waltz around in his bright red and white striped pajamas, that made him look like an "animated sawed-off barber's pole," as one of his chums had once told him.
sawed-offadjective
well below average height
From this reading "Oh! what's happened to you, Bumpus?" cried Step Hen, as he ran out toward the spot where the other continued to waltz around in his bright red and white striped pajamas, that made him look like an "animated sawed-off barber's pole," as one of his chums had once told him.
express in words
From this reading I'll bleed to death, I reckon now!" wailed the other; "say, Thad, get out some of that purple stuff you use for scratches from wild animals.
scoutnounUS /skaʊt/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading The fat scout seemed to be trying to execute all the steps in a Southern hoedown, or an Irish jig; for he was prancing around this way and that, holding on to his hand, which the other boys now discovered was streaked with blood!
scratchesnounUS /ˈskrætʃəz/
plural of “scratch” — an abraded area where the skin is torn or worn off
From this reading I'll bleed to death, I reckon now!" wailed the other; "say, Thad, get out some of that purple stuff you use for scratches from wild animals.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading LAUNCHED ON THE INLAND SEA Sure enough Bumpus was in plain sight, for the fire still burned, and there was also a bright moon high up in the heavens.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The fat scout seemed to be trying to execute all the steps in a Southern hoedown, or an Irish jig; for he was prancing around this way and that, holding on to his hand, which the other boys now discovered was streaked with blood!
an instance of visual perception
From this reading LAUNCHED ON THE INLAND SEA Sure enough Bumpus was in plain sight, for the fire still burned, and there was also a bright moon high up in the heavens.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading I'll bleed to death, I reckon now!" wailed the other; "say, Thad, get out some of that purple stuff you use for scratches from wild animals.
in or characteristic of a region of the United States south of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading The fat scout seemed to be trying to execute all the steps in a Southern hoedown, or an Irish jig; for he was prancing around this way and that, holding on to his hand, which the other boys now discovered was streaked with blood!
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading "Oh! what's happened to you, Bumpus?" cried Step Hen, as he ran out toward the spot where the other continued to waltz around in his bright red and white striped pajamas, that made him look like an "animated sawed-off barber's pole," as one of his chums had once told him.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading "Oh! what's happened to you, Bumpus?" cried Step Hen, as he ran out toward the spot where the other continued to waltz around in his bright red and white striped pajamas, that made him look like an "animated sawed-off barber's pole," as one of his chums had once told him.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading The fat scout seemed to be trying to execute all the steps in a Southern hoedown, or an Irish jig; for he was prancing around this way and that, holding on to his hand, which the other boys now discovered was streaked with blood!
not in physical motion
From this reading LAUNCHED ON THE INLAND SEA Sure enough Bumpus was in plain sight, for the fire still burned, and there was also a bright moon high up in the heavens.
streakedadjectiveUS /striːkt/
marked with or as if with stripes or linear discolorations
From this reading The fat scout seemed to be trying to execute all the steps in a Southern hoedown, or an Irish jig; for he was prancing around this way and that, holding on to his hand, which the other boys now discovered was streaked with blood!
stripedadjectiveUS /straɪpt/
marked or decorated with stripes
From this reading "Oh! what's happened to you, Bumpus?" cried Step Hen, as he ran out toward the spot where the other continued to waltz around in his bright red and white striped pajamas, that made him look like an "animated sawed-off barber's pole," as one of his chums had once told him.
the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object
From this reading I'll bleed to death, I reckon now!" wailed the other; "say, Thad, get out some of that purple stuff you use for scratches from wild animals.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading LAUNCHED ON THE INLAND SEA Sure enough Bumpus was in plain sight, for the fire still burned, and there was also a bright moon high up in the heavens.
Thad
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From this reading I'll bleed to death, I reckon now!" wailed the other; "say, Thad, get out some of that purple stuff you use for scratches from wild animals.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The fat scout seemed to be trying to execute all the steps in a Southern hoedown, or an Irish jig; for he was prancing around this way and that, holding on to his hand, which the other boys now discovered was streaked with blood!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading LAUNCHED ON THE INLAND SEA Sure enough Bumpus was in plain sight, for the fire still burned, and there was also a bright moon high up in the heavens.
in or at that place or location
From this reading LAUNCHED ON THE INLAND SEA Sure enough Bumpus was in plain sight, for the fire still burned, and there was also a bright moon high up in the heavens.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The fat scout seemed to be trying to execute all the steps in a Southern hoedown, or an Irish jig; for he was prancing around this way and that, holding on to his hand, which the other boys now discovered was streaked with blood!
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The fat scout seemed to be trying to execute all the steps in a Southern hoedown, or an Irish jig; for he was prancing around this way and that, holding on to his hand, which the other boys now discovered was streaked with blood!
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading "Oh! what's happened to you, Bumpus?" cried Step Hen, as he ran out toward the spot where the other continued to waltz around in his bright red and white striped pajamas, that made him look like an "animated sawed-off barber's pole," as one of his chums had once told him.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading "Oh! what's happened to you, Bumpus?" cried Step Hen, as he ran out toward the spot where the other continued to waltz around in his bright red and white striped pajamas, that made him look like an "animated sawed-off barber's pole," as one of his chums had once told him.
hard to endure
From this reading The fat scout seemed to be trying to execute all the steps in a Southern hoedown, or an Irish jig; for he was prancing around this way and that, holding on to his hand, which the other boys now discovered was streaked with blood!
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading LAUNCHED ON THE INLAND SEA Sure enough Bumpus was in plain sight, for the fire still burned, and there was also a bright moon high up in the heavens.
the act of using
From this reading I'll bleed to death, I reckon now!" wailed the other; "say, Thad, get out some of that purple stuff you use for scratches from wild animals.
wailedverbUS /weɪld/
past form of “wail” — emit long loud cries
From this reading I'll bleed to death, I reckon now!" wailed the other; "say, Thad, get out some of that purple stuff you use for scratches from wild animals.
waltznounUS /wɔːlts/
an assured victory (especially in an election)
From this reading "Oh! what's happened to you, Bumpus?" cried Step Hen, as he ran out toward the spot where the other continued to waltz around in his bright red and white striped pajamas, that made him look like an "animated sawed-off barber's pole," as one of his chums had once told him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading LAUNCHED ON THE INLAND SEA Sure enough Bumpus was in plain sight, for the fire still burned, and there was also a bright moon high up in the heavens.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The fat scout seemed to be trying to execute all the steps in a Southern hoedown, or an Irish jig; for he was prancing around this way and that, holding on to his hand, which the other boys now discovered was streaked with blood!
what's
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From this reading "Oh! what's happened to you, Bumpus?" cried Step Hen, as he ran out toward the spot where the other continued to waltz around in his bright red and white striped pajamas, that made him look like an "animated sawed-off barber's pole," as one of his chums had once told him.
in or at the place that
From this reading "Oh! what's happened to you, Bumpus?" cried Step Hen, as he ran out toward the spot where the other continued to waltz around in his bright red and white striped pajamas, that made him look like an "animated sawed-off barber's pole," as one of his chums had once told him.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The fat scout seemed to be trying to execute all the steps in a Southern hoedown, or an Irish jig; for he was prancing around this way and that, holding on to his hand, which the other boys now discovered was streaked with blood!
a Caucasian
From this reading "Oh! what's happened to you, Bumpus?" cried Step Hen, as he ran out toward the spot where the other continued to waltz around in his bright red and white striped pajamas, that made him look like an "animated sawed-off barber's pole," as one of his chums had once told him.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading I'll bleed to death, I reckon now!" wailed the other; "say, Thad, get out some of that purple stuff you use for scratches from wild animals.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The fat scout seemed to be trying to execute all the steps in a Southern hoedown, or an Irish jig; for he was prancing around this way and that, holding on to his hand, which the other boys now discovered was streaked with blood!
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Oh! what's happened to you, Bumpus?" cried Step Hen, as he ran out toward the spot where the other continued to waltz around in his bright red and white striped pajamas, that made him look like an "animated sawed-off barber's pole," as one of his chums had once told him.
