used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A CALL TO BREAKFAST Every one came tumbling out in a great hurry.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading The moon was so situated that the forepart of the boat was somewhat in the shadow; and on this account they could not see plainly, save that there was some sort of an animal crouching there.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading As Bumpus had so loudly wailed that it was trying to carry off his prize trout, which had been left hanging in the air until needed at breakfast time, the rest of the boys understood the situation pretty well.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The moon was so situated that the forepart of the boat was somewhat in the shadow; and on this account they could not see plainly, save that there was some sort of an animal crouching there.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The moon was so situated that the forepart of the boat was somewhat in the shadow; and on this account they could not see plainly, save that there was some sort of an animal crouching there.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading The moon was so situated that the forepart of the boat was somewhat in the shadow; and on this account they could not see plainly, save that there was some sort of an animal crouching there.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading Immediately they started to shout, and wave their arms, as well as hurl every sort of thing they could lay hands on.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As Bumpus had so loudly wailed that it was trying to carry off his prize trout, which had been left hanging in the air until needed at breakfast time, the rest of the boys understood the situation pretty well.
ashoreadverbUS /əˈʃɔːr/
towards the shore from the water
From this reading Naturally enough this proved too much for even the bravest wild beast; and giving a savage snarl the thing suddenly bounded ashore, and was lost to view.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading As Bumpus had so loudly wailed that it was trying to carry off his prize trout, which had been left hanging in the air until needed at breakfast time, the rest of the boys understood the situation pretty well.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading Naturally enough this proved too much for even the bravest wild beast; and giving a savage snarl the thing suddenly bounded ashore, and was lost to view.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading As Bumpus had so loudly wailed that it was trying to carry off his prize trout, which had been left hanging in the air until needed at breakfast time, the rest of the boys understood the situation pretty well.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading The moon was so situated that the forepart of the boat was somewhat in the shadow; and on this account they could not see plainly, save that there was some sort of an animal crouching there.
boundedadjectiveUS /ˈbaʊndəd/
having the limits or boundaries established
From this reading Naturally enough this proved too much for even the bravest wild beast; and giving a savage snarl the thing suddenly bounded ashore, and was lost to view.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading As Bumpus had so loudly wailed that it was trying to carry off his prize trout, which had been left hanging in the air until needed at breakfast time, the rest of the boys understood the situation pretty well.
bravestadjectiveUS /ˈbreɪvəst/
superlative of “brave” — possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading Naturally enough this proved too much for even the bravest wild beast; and giving a savage snarl the thing suddenly bounded ashore, and was lost to view.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading A CALL TO BREAKFAST Every one came tumbling out in a great hurry.
Bumpus
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From this reading As Bumpus had so loudly wailed that it was trying to carry off his prize trout, which had been left hanging in the air until needed at breakfast time, the rest of the boys understood the situation pretty well.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading A CALL TO BREAKFAST Every one came tumbling out in a great hurry.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading A CALL TO BREAKFAST Every one came tumbling out in a great hurry.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading As Bumpus had so loudly wailed that it was trying to carry off his prize trout, which had been left hanging in the air until needed at breakfast time, the rest of the boys understood the situation pretty well.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The moon was so situated that the forepart of the boat was somewhat in the shadow; and on this account they could not see plainly, save that there was some sort of an animal crouching there.
crouchingverbUS /ˈkraʊtʃɪŋ/
-ing form of “crouch” — bend one's back forward from the waist on down
From this reading The moon was so situated that the forepart of the boat was somewhat in the shadow; and on this account they could not see plainly, save that there was some sort of an animal crouching there.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Naturally enough this proved too much for even the bravest wild beast; and giving a savage snarl the thing suddenly bounded ashore, and was lost to view.
divisible by two
From this reading Naturally enough this proved too much for even the bravest wild beast; and giving a savage snarl the thing suddenly bounded ashore, and was lost to view.
EverydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading A CALL TO BREAKFAST Every one came tumbling out in a great hurry.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Naturally enough this proved too much for even the bravest wild beast; and giving a savage snarl the thing suddenly bounded ashore, and was lost to view.
forepartnoun
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading The moon was so situated that the forepart of the boat was somewhat in the shadow; and on this account they could not see plainly, save that there was some sort of an animal crouching there.
the act of giving
From this reading Naturally enough this proved too much for even the bravest wild beast; and giving a savage snarl the thing suddenly bounded ashore, and was lost to view.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading A CALL TO BREAKFAST Every one came tumbling out in a great hurry.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading As Bumpus had so loudly wailed that it was trying to carry off his prize trout, which had been left hanging in the air until needed at breakfast time, the rest of the boys understood the situation pretty well.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Immediately they started to shout, and wave their arms, as well as hurl every sort of thing they could lay hands on.
decoration that is hung (as a tapestry) on a wall or over a window
From this reading As Bumpus had so loudly wailed that it was trying to carry off his prize trout, which had been left hanging in the air until needed at breakfast time, the rest of the boys understood the situation pretty well.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading As Bumpus had so loudly wailed that it was trying to carry off his prize trout, which had been left hanging in the air until needed at breakfast time, the rest of the boys understood the situation pretty well.
hurlverbUS /hɜːrl/
throw forcefully
From this reading Immediately they started to shout, and wave their arms, as well as hurl every sort of thing they could lay hands on.
a condition of urgency making it necessary to hurry
From this reading A CALL TO BREAKFAST Every one came tumbling out in a great hurry.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading Immediately they started to shout, and wave their arms, as well as hurl every sort of thing they could lay hands on.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A CALL TO BREAKFAST Every one came tumbling out in a great hurry.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading As Bumpus had so loudly wailed that it was trying to carry off his prize trout, which had been left hanging in the air until needed at breakfast time, the rest of the boys understood the situation pretty well.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Immediately they started to shout, and wave their arms, as well as hurl every sort of thing they could lay hands on.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading As Bumpus had so loudly wailed that it was trying to carry off his prize trout, which had been left hanging in the air until needed at breakfast time, the rest of the boys understood the situation pretty well.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading Naturally enough this proved too much for even the bravest wild beast; and giving a savage snarl the thing suddenly bounded ashore, and was lost to view.
loudlyadverbUS /ˈlaʊdli/
with relatively high volume
From this reading As Bumpus had so loudly wailed that it was trying to carry off his prize trout, which had been left hanging in the air until needed at breakfast time, the rest of the boys understood the situation pretty well.
the natural satellite of the Earth
From this reading The moon was so situated that the forepart of the boat was somewhat in the shadow; and on this account they could not see plainly, save that there was some sort of an animal crouching there.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Naturally enough this proved too much for even the bravest wild beast; and giving a savage snarl the thing suddenly bounded ashore, and was lost to view.
as might be expected
From this reading Naturally enough this proved too much for even the bravest wild beast; and giving a savage snarl the thing suddenly bounded ashore, and was lost to view.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading As Bumpus had so loudly wailed that it was trying to carry off his prize trout, which had been left hanging in the air until needed at breakfast time, the rest of the boys understood the situation pretty well.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The moon was so situated that the forepart of the boat was somewhat in the shadow; and on this account they could not see plainly, save that there was some sort of an animal crouching there.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The moon was so situated that the forepart of the boat was somewhat in the shadow; and on this account they could not see plainly, save that there was some sort of an animal crouching there.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading As Bumpus had so loudly wailed that it was trying to carry off his prize trout, which had been left hanging in the air until needed at breakfast time, the rest of the boys understood the situation pretty well.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The moon was so situated that the forepart of the boat was somewhat in the shadow; and on this account they could not see plainly, save that there was some sort of an animal crouching there.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading A CALL TO BREAKFAST Every one came tumbling out in a great hurry.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading A CALL TO BREAKFAST Every one came tumbling out in a great hurry.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading The moon was so situated that the forepart of the boat was somewhat in the shadow; and on this account they could not see plainly, save that there was some sort of an animal crouching there.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading As Bumpus had so loudly wailed that it was trying to carry off his prize trout, which had been left hanging in the air until needed at breakfast time, the rest of the boys understood the situation pretty well.
prizenounUS /praɪz/
something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery
From this reading As Bumpus had so loudly wailed that it was trying to carry off his prize trout, which had been left hanging in the air until needed at breakfast time, the rest of the boys understood the situation pretty well.
established beyond doubt
From this reading Naturally enough this proved too much for even the bravest wild beast; and giving a savage snarl the thing suddenly bounded ashore, and was lost to view.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading As Bumpus had so loudly wailed that it was trying to carry off his prize trout, which had been left hanging in the air until needed at breakfast time, the rest of the boys understood the situation pretty well.
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading Naturally enough this proved too much for even the bravest wild beast; and giving a savage snarl the thing suddenly bounded ashore, and was lost to view.
except for; apart from
From this reading The moon was so situated that the forepart of the boat was somewhat in the shadow; and on this account they could not see plainly, save that there was some sort of an animal crouching there.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The moon was so situated that the forepart of the boat was somewhat in the shadow; and on this account they could not see plainly, save that there was some sort of an animal crouching there.
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading The moon was so situated that the forepart of the boat was somewhat in the shadow; and on this account they could not see plainly, save that there was some sort of an animal crouching there.
utter in a loud voice; talk in a loud voice (usually denoting characteristic manner of speaking)
From this reading Immediately they started to shout, and wave their arms, as well as hurl every sort of thing they could lay hands on.
situatedadjectiveUS /ˈsɪtʃuːeɪtɪd/
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading The moon was so situated that the forepart of the boat was somewhat in the shadow; and on this account they could not see plainly, save that there was some sort of an animal crouching there.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading As Bumpus had so loudly wailed that it was trying to carry off his prize trout, which had been left hanging in the air until needed at breakfast time, the rest of the boys understood the situation pretty well.
snarlverbUS /snɑːrl/
utter in an angry, sharp, or abrupt tone
From this reading Naturally enough this proved too much for even the bravest wild beast; and giving a savage snarl the thing suddenly bounded ashore, and was lost to view.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The moon was so situated that the forepart of the boat was somewhat in the shadow; and on this account they could not see plainly, save that there was some sort of an animal crouching there.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The moon was so situated that the forepart of the boat was somewhat in the shadow; and on this account they could not see plainly, save that there was some sort of an animal crouching there.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading The moon was so situated that the forepart of the boat was somewhat in the shadow; and on this account they could not see plainly, save that there was some sort of an animal crouching there.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading The moon was so situated that the forepart of the boat was somewhat in the shadow; and on this account they could not see plainly, save that there was some sort of an animal crouching there.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Immediately they started to shout, and wave their arms, as well as hurl every sort of thing they could lay hands on.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading Naturally enough this proved too much for even the bravest wild beast; and giving a savage snarl the thing suddenly bounded ashore, and was lost to view.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The moon was so situated that the forepart of the boat was somewhat in the shadow; and on this account they could not see plainly, save that there was some sort of an animal crouching there.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The moon was so situated that the forepart of the boat was somewhat in the shadow; and on this account they could not see plainly, save that there was some sort of an animal crouching there.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Immediately they started to shout, and wave their arms, as well as hurl every sort of thing they could lay hands on.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The moon was so situated that the forepart of the boat was somewhat in the shadow; and on this account they could not see plainly, save that there was some sort of an animal crouching there.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The moon was so situated that the forepart of the boat was somewhat in the shadow; and on this account they could not see plainly, save that there was some sort of an animal crouching there.
a special situation
From this reading Immediately they started to shout, and wave their arms, as well as hurl every sort of thing they could lay hands on.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The moon was so situated that the forepart of the boat was somewhat in the shadow; and on this account they could not see plainly, save that there was some sort of an animal crouching there.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading As Bumpus had so loudly wailed that it was trying to carry off his prize trout, which had been left hanging in the air until needed at breakfast time, the rest of the boys understood the situation pretty well.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A CALL TO BREAKFAST Every one came tumbling out in a great hurry.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Naturally enough this proved too much for even the bravest wild beast; and giving a savage snarl the thing suddenly bounded ashore, and was lost to view.
troutnounUS /traʊt/
flesh of any of several primarily freshwater game and food fishes
From this reading As Bumpus had so loudly wailed that it was trying to carry off his prize trout, which had been left hanging in the air until needed at breakfast time, the rest of the boys understood the situation pretty well.
hard to endure
From this reading As Bumpus had so loudly wailed that it was trying to carry off his prize trout, which had been left hanging in the air until needed at breakfast time, the rest of the boys understood the situation pretty well.
tumblingnounUS /ˈtʌmbəlɪŋ/
the gymnastic moves of an acrobat
From this reading A CALL TO BREAKFAST Every one came tumbling out in a great hurry.
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading As Bumpus had so loudly wailed that it was trying to carry off his prize trout, which had been left hanging in the air until needed at breakfast time, the rest of the boys understood the situation pretty well.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading As Bumpus had so loudly wailed that it was trying to carry off his prize trout, which had been left hanging in the air until needed at breakfast time, the rest of the boys understood the situation pretty well.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading Naturally enough this proved too much for even the bravest wild beast; and giving a savage snarl the thing suddenly bounded ashore, and was lost to view.
wailedverbUS /weɪld/
past form of “wail” — emit long loud cries
From this reading As Bumpus had so loudly wailed that it was trying to carry off his prize trout, which had been left hanging in the air until needed at breakfast time, the rest of the boys understood the situation pretty well.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The moon was so situated that the forepart of the boat was somewhat in the shadow; and on this account they could not see plainly, save that there was some sort of an animal crouching there.
one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water)
From this reading Immediately they started to shout, and wave their arms, as well as hurl every sort of thing they could lay hands on.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading As Bumpus had so loudly wailed that it was trying to carry off his prize trout, which had been left hanging in the air until needed at breakfast time, the rest of the boys understood the situation pretty well.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading As Bumpus had so loudly wailed that it was trying to carry off his prize trout, which had been left hanging in the air until needed at breakfast time, the rest of the boys understood the situation pretty well.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading Naturally enough this proved too much for even the bravest wild beast; and giving a savage snarl the thing suddenly bounded ashore, and was lost to view.
