used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Not a bit!" called Allan, cheerily.
ain't
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From this reading "Then there ain't any danger?" demanded Davy, drawing the only decent breath he had dared indulge in since that first alarm.
fear resulting from the awareness of danger
From this reading "Then there ain't any danger?" demanded Davy, drawing the only decent breath he had dared indulge in since that first alarm.
(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 RESCUE "Tell us what to do, Thad, and count on us to follow you!" called out Giraffe, rising manfully to the occasion; though to tell the honest truth he looked pretty "white around the gills," as Step Hen remarked later on, when they all found time to compare experiences.
Allan
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From this reading "Not a bit!" called Allan, cheerily.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE RESCUE "Tell us what to do, Thad, and count on us to follow you!" called out Giraffe, rising manfully to the occasion; though to tell the honest truth he looked pretty "white around the gills," as Step Hen remarked later on, when they all found time to compare experiences.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "Then there ain't any danger?" demanded Davy, drawing the only decent breath he had dared indulge in since that first alarm.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading THE RESCUE "Tell us what to do, Thad, and count on us to follow you!" called out Giraffe, rising manfully to the occasion; though to tell the honest truth he looked pretty "white around the gills," as Step Hen remarked later on, when they all found time to compare experiences.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE RESCUE "Tell us what to do, Thad, and count on us to follow you!" called out Giraffe, rising manfully to the occasion; though to tell the honest truth he looked pretty "white around the gills," as Step Hen remarked later on, when they all found time to compare experiences.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading "Just stick to your seats, and don't bother!" was the quick reply Thad sent back.
a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading "Not a bit!" called Allan, cheerily.
botherverbUS /ˈbɑːðər/
take the trouble to do something; concern oneself
From this reading "Just stick to your seats, and don't bother!" was the quick reply Thad sent back.
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading "Then there ain't any danger?" demanded Davy, drawing the only decent breath he had dared indulge in since that first alarm.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading THE RESCUE "Tell us what to do, Thad, and count on us to follow you!" called out Giraffe, rising manfully to the occasion; though to tell the honest truth he looked pretty "white around the gills," as Step Hen remarked later on, when they all found time to compare experiences.
cheerilyadverb
in a cheerful manner
From this reading "Not a bit!" called Allan, cheerily.
compareverbUS /kəmˈper/
examine and note the similarities or differences of
From this reading THE RESCUE "Tell us what to do, Thad, and count on us to follow you!" called out Giraffe, rising manfully to the occasion; though to tell the honest truth he looked pretty "white around the gills," as Step Hen remarked later on, when they all found time to compare experiences.
determine the number or amount of
From this reading THE RESCUE "Tell us what to do, Thad, and count on us to follow you!" called out Giraffe, rising manfully to the occasion; though to tell the honest truth he looked pretty "white around the gills," as Step Hen remarked later on, when they all found time to compare experiences.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading "Then there ain't any danger?" demanded Davy, drawing the only decent breath he had dared indulge in since that first alarm.
past form of “dare” — take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading "Then there ain't any danger?" demanded Davy, drawing the only decent breath he had dared indulge in since that first alarm.
DavynounUS /ˈdeɪvi/
English chemist who was a pioneer in electrochemistry and who used it to isolate elements sodium and potassium and barium and boron and calcium and magnesium and chlorine (1778-1829)
From this reading "Then there ain't any danger?" demanded Davy, drawing the only decent breath he had dared indulge in since that first alarm.
decentadjectiveUS /ˈdiːsənt/
socially or conventionally correct; refined or virtuous
From this reading "Then there ain't any danger?" demanded Davy, drawing the only decent breath he had dared indulge in since that first alarm.
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading "Then there ain't any danger?" demanded Davy, drawing the only decent breath he had dared indulge in since that first alarm.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading THE RESCUE "Tell us what to do, Thad, and count on us to follow you!" called out Giraffe, rising manfully to the occasion; though to tell the honest truth he looked pretty "white around the gills," as Step Hen remarked later on, when they all found time to compare experiences.
don't
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From this reading "Just stick to your seats, and don't bother!" was the quick reply Thad sent back.
an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper
From this reading "Then there ain't any danger?" demanded Davy, drawing the only decent breath he had dared indulge in since that first alarm.
experiencesnounUS /ɪkˈspɪriənsɪz/
plural of “experience” — the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities
From this reading THE RESCUE "Tell us what to do, Thad, and count on us to follow you!" called out Giraffe, rising manfully to the occasion; though to tell the honest truth he looked pretty "white around the gills," as Step Hen remarked later on, when they all found time to compare experiences.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading "Then there ain't any danger?" demanded Davy, drawing the only decent breath he had dared indulge in since that first alarm.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading THE RESCUE "Tell us what to do, Thad, and count on us to follow you!" called out Giraffe, rising manfully to the occasion; though to tell the honest truth he looked pretty "white around the gills," as Step Hen remarked later on, when they all found time to compare experiences.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "And we ain't goin' to have to swim for it then?"
set up or found
From this reading THE RESCUE "Tell us what to do, Thad, and count on us to follow you!" called out Giraffe, rising manfully to the occasion; though to tell the honest truth he looked pretty "white around the gills," as Step Hen remarked later on, when they all found time to compare experiences.
gillsnounUS /ɡɪlz/
plural of “gill” — a British imperial capacity unit (liquid or dry) equal to 5 fluid ounces or 142.066 cubic centimeters
From this reading THE RESCUE "Tell us what to do, Thad, and count on us to follow you!" called out Giraffe, rising manfully to the occasion; though to tell the honest truth he looked pretty "white around the gills," as Step Hen remarked later on, when they all found time to compare experiences.
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 THE RESCUE "Tell us what to do, Thad, and count on us to follow you!" called out Giraffe, rising manfully to the occasion; though to tell the honest truth he looked pretty "white around the gills," as Step Hen remarked later on, when they all found time to compare experiences.
goin
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From this reading "And we ain't goin' to have to swim for it then?"
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "Then there ain't any danger?" demanded Davy, drawing the only decent breath he had dared indulge in since that first alarm.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "And we ain't goin' to have to swim for it then?"
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE RESCUE "Tell us what to do, Thad, and count on us to follow you!" called out Giraffe, rising manfully to the occasion; though to tell the honest truth he looked pretty "white around the gills," as Step Hen remarked later on, when they all found time to compare experiences.
HennounUS /hen/
adult female chicken
From this reading THE RESCUE "Tell us what to do, Thad, and count on us to follow you!" called out Giraffe, rising manfully to the occasion; though to tell the honest truth he looked pretty "white around the gills," as Step Hen remarked later on, when they all found time to compare experiences.
not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent
From this reading THE RESCUE "Tell us what to do, Thad, and count on us to follow you!" called out Giraffe, rising manfully to the occasion; though to tell the honest truth he looked pretty "white around the gills," as Step Hen remarked later on, when they all found time to compare experiences.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Then there ain't any danger?" demanded Davy, drawing the only decent breath he had dared indulge in since that first alarm.
indulgeverbUS /ˌɪnˈdʌldʒ/
give free rein to
From this reading "Then there ain't any danger?" demanded Davy, drawing the only decent breath he had dared indulge in since that first alarm.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "And we ain't goin' to have to swim for it then?"
and nothing more
From this reading "Just stick to your seats, and don't bother!" was the quick reply Thad sent back.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading THE RESCUE "Tell us what to do, Thad, and count on us to follow you!" called out Giraffe, rising manfully to the occasion; though to tell the honest truth he looked pretty "white around the gills," as Step Hen remarked later on, when they all found time to compare experiences.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading THE RESCUE "Tell us what to do, Thad, and count on us to follow you!" called out Giraffe, rising manfully to the occasion; though to tell the honest truth he looked pretty "white around the gills," as Step Hen remarked later on, when they all found time to compare experiences.
manfullyadverbUS /ˈmænfəli/
in a manful manner; with qualities thought to befit a man
From this reading THE RESCUE "Tell us what to do, Thad, and count on us to follow you!" called out Giraffe, rising manfully to the occasion; though to tell the honest truth he looked pretty "white around the gills," as Step Hen remarked later on, when they all found time to compare experiences.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Not a bit!" called Allan, cheerily.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading THE RESCUE "Tell us what to do, Thad, and count on us to follow you!" called out Giraffe, rising manfully to the occasion; though to tell the honest truth he looked pretty "white around the gills," as Step Hen remarked later on, when they all found time to compare experiences.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE RESCUE "Tell us what to do, Thad, and count on us to follow you!" called out Giraffe, rising manfully to the occasion; though to tell the honest truth he looked pretty "white around the gills," as Step Hen remarked later on, when they all found time to compare experiences.
and nothing more
From this reading "Then there ain't any danger?" demanded Davy, drawing the only decent breath he had dared indulge in since that first alarm.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading THE RESCUE "Tell us what to do, Thad, and count on us to follow you!" called out Giraffe, rising manfully to the occasion; though to tell the honest truth he looked pretty "white around the gills," as Step Hen remarked later on, when they all found time to compare experiences.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading THE RESCUE "Tell us what to do, Thad, and count on us to follow you!" called out Giraffe, rising manfully to the occasion; though to tell the honest truth he looked pretty "white around the gills," as Step Hen remarked later on, when they all found time to compare experiences.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading "Just stick to your seats, and don't bother!" was the quick reply Thad sent back.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading THE RESCUE "Tell us what to do, Thad, and count on us to follow you!" called out Giraffe, rising manfully to the occasion; though to tell the honest truth he looked pretty "white around the gills," as Step Hen remarked later on, when they all found time to compare experiences.
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading "Just stick to your seats, and don't bother!" was the quick reply Thad sent back.
RESCUEverbUS /ˈreskjuː/
free from harm or evil
From this reading THE RESCUE "Tell us what to do, Thad, and count on us to follow you!" called out Giraffe, rising manfully to the occasion; though to tell the honest truth he looked pretty "white around the gills," as Step Hen remarked later on, when they all found time to compare experiences.
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading THE RESCUE "Tell us what to do, Thad, and count on us to follow you!" called out Giraffe, rising manfully to the occasion; though to tell the honest truth he looked pretty "white around the gills," as Step Hen remarked later on, when they all found time to compare experiences.
seatsnounUS /siːts/
an area that includes places where several people can sit
From this reading "Just stick to your seats, and don't bother!" was the quick reply Thad sent back.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading "Just stick to your seats, and don't bother!" was the quick reply Thad sent back.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading "Then there ain't any danger?" demanded Davy, drawing the only decent breath he had dared indulge in since that first alarm.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading THE RESCUE "Tell us what to do, Thad, and count on us to follow you!" called out Giraffe, rising manfully to the occasion; though to tell the honest truth he looked pretty "white around the gills," as Step Hen remarked later on, when they all found time to compare experiences.
put, fix, force, or implant
From this reading "Just stick to your seats, and don't bother!" was the quick reply Thad sent back.
swimverbUS /swɪm/
travel through water
From this reading "And we ain't goin' to have to swim for it then?"
express in words
From this reading THE RESCUE "Tell us what to do, Thad, and count on us to follow you!" called out Giraffe, rising manfully to the occasion; though to tell the honest truth he looked pretty "white around the gills," as Step Hen remarked later on, when they all found time to compare experiences.
Thad
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From this reading THE RESCUE "Tell us what to do, Thad, and count on us to follow you!" called out Giraffe, rising manfully to the occasion; though to tell the honest truth he looked pretty "white around the gills," as Step Hen remarked later on, when they all found time to compare experiences.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Then there ain't any danger?" demanded Davy, drawing the only decent breath he had dared indulge in since that first alarm.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE RESCUE "Tell us what to do, Thad, and count on us to follow you!" called out Giraffe, rising manfully to the occasion; though to tell the honest truth he looked pretty "white around the gills," as Step Hen remarked later on, when they all found time to compare experiences.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading "Then there ain't any danger?" demanded Davy, drawing the only decent breath he had dared indulge in since that first alarm.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "Then there ain't any danger?" demanded Davy, drawing the only decent breath he had dared indulge in since that first alarm.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE RESCUE "Tell us what to do, Thad, and count on us to follow you!" called out Giraffe, rising manfully to the occasion; though to tell the honest truth he looked pretty "white around the gills," as Step Hen remarked later on, when they all found time to compare experiences.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading THE RESCUE "Tell us what to do, Thad, and count on us to follow you!" called out Giraffe, rising manfully to the occasion; though to tell the honest truth he looked pretty "white around the gills," as Step Hen remarked later on, when they all found time to compare experiences.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading THE RESCUE "Tell us what to do, Thad, and count on us to follow you!" called out Giraffe, rising manfully to the occasion; though to tell the honest truth he looked pretty "white around the gills," as Step Hen remarked later on, when they all found time to compare experiences.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE RESCUE "Tell us what to do, Thad, and count on us to follow you!" called out Giraffe, rising manfully to the occasion; though to tell the honest truth he looked pretty "white around the gills," as Step Hen remarked later on, when they all found time to compare experiences.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading THE RESCUE "Tell us what to do, Thad, and count on us to follow you!" called out Giraffe, rising manfully to the occasion; though to tell the honest truth he looked pretty "white around the gills," as Step Hen remarked later on, when they all found time to compare experiences.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading THE RESCUE "Tell us what to do, Thad, and count on us to follow you!" called out Giraffe, rising manfully to the occasion; though to tell the honest truth he looked pretty "white around the gills," as Step Hen remarked later on, when they all found time to compare experiences.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Just stick to your seats, and don't bother!" was the quick reply Thad sent back.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "And we ain't goin' to have to swim for it then?"
used to ask for information about something
From this reading THE RESCUE "Tell us what to do, Thad, and count on us to follow you!" called out Giraffe, rising manfully to the occasion; though to tell the honest truth he looked pretty "white around the gills," as Step Hen remarked later on, when they all found time to compare experiences.
at the time that
From this reading THE RESCUE "Tell us what to do, Thad, and count on us to follow you!" called out Giraffe, rising manfully to the occasion; though to tell the honest truth he looked pretty "white around the gills," as Step Hen remarked later on, when they all found time to compare experiences.
a Caucasian
From this reading THE RESCUE "Tell us what to do, Thad, and count on us to follow you!" called out Giraffe, rising manfully to the occasion; though to tell the honest truth he looked pretty "white around the gills," as Step Hen remarked later on, when they all found time to compare experiences.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading THE RESCUE "Tell us what to do, Thad, and count on us to follow you!" called out Giraffe, rising manfully to the occasion; though to tell the honest truth he looked pretty "white around the gills," as Step Hen remarked later on, when they all found time to compare experiences.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Just stick to your seats, and don't bother!" was the quick reply Thad sent back.
