used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Goodness, they are saying poor Bones Shadduck has been kidnapped!" exclaimed a shuddering girl, and the news was flashed all through the several groups.
ABDUCTIONnounUS /æbˈdʌkʃən/
the criminal act of capturing and carrying away by force a family member; if a man's wife is abducted it is a crime against the family relationship and against the wife
From this reading THE ABDUCTION OF "BONES" "What's that?" demanded Buster Billings, who happened to be nearby.
(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 "Goodness, they are saying poor Bones Shadduck has been kidnapped!" exclaimed a shuddering girl, and the news was flashed all through the several groups.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Time was when it consisted of a baker's dozen of students, but there were an unusually large number of good voices in the various classes this year.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Goodness, they are saying poor Bones Shadduck has been kidnapped!" exclaimed a shuddering girl, and the news was flashed all through the several groups.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Goodness, they are saying poor Bones Shadduck has been kidnapped!" exclaimed a shuddering girl, and the news was flashed all through the several groups.
playing or singing with instrumental or vocal accompaniment
From this reading The Columbia High School Glee Club had never before been so well attended.
baker'snounUS /ˈbeɪkərz/
possessive form of “baker” — someone who bakes commercially
From this reading Time was when it consisted of a baker's dozen of students, but there were an unusually large number of good voices in the various classes this year.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading THE ABDUCTION OF "BONES" "What's that?" demanded Buster Billings, who happened to be nearby.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "Goodness, they are saying poor Bones Shadduck has been kidnapped!" exclaimed a shuddering girl, and the news was flashed all through the several groups.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The Columbia High School Glee Club had never before been so well attended.
BillingsnounUS /ˈbɪlɪŋz/
the largest city in Montana; located in southern Montana on the Yellowstone river
From this reading THE ABDUCTION OF "BONES" "What's that?" demanded Buster Billings, who happened to be nearby.
(used in the plural) a percussion instrument consisting of a pair of hollow pieces of wood or bone (usually held between the thumb and fingers) that are made to click together (as by Spanish dancers) in rhythm with the dance
From this reading THE ABDUCTION OF "BONES" "What's that?" demanded Buster Billings, who happened to be nearby.
BusternounUS /ˈbʌstər/
an informal form of address for a man
From this reading THE ABDUCTION OF "BONES" "What's that?" demanded Buster Billings, who happened to be nearby.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Time was when it consisted of a baker's dozen of students, but there were an unusually large number of good voices in the various classes this year.
classesnounUS /ˈklæsəz/
plural of “class” — a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading Time was when it consisted of a baker's dozen of students, but there were an unusually large number of good voices in the various classes this year.
a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together
From this reading The Columbia High School Glee Club had never before been so well attended.
ColumbianounUS /kəˈlʌmbiə/
a North American river; rises in southwestern Canada and flows southward across Washington to form the border between Washington and Oregon before emptying into the Pacific; known for its salmon runs in the spring
From this reading The Columbia High School Glee Club had never before been so well attended.
consistedverbUS /kənˈsɪstəd/
past form of “consist” — originate
From this reading Time was when it consisted of a baker's dozen of students, but there were an unusually large number of good voices in the various classes this year.
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading THE ABDUCTION OF "BONES" "What's that?" demanded Buster Billings, who happened to be nearby.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading The singing for the evening was done.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading Time was when it consisted of a baker's dozen of students, but there were an unusually large number of good voices in the various classes this year.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading The singing for the evening was done.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "Goodness, they are saying poor Bones Shadduck has been kidnapped!" exclaimed a shuddering girl, and the news was flashed all through the several groups.
past form of “flash” — gleam or glow intermittently
From this reading "Goodness, they are saying poor Bones Shadduck has been kidnapped!" exclaimed a shuddering girl, and the news was flashed all through the several groups.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The singing for the evening was done.
a young female
From this reading "Goodness, they are saying poor Bones Shadduck has been kidnapped!" exclaimed a shuddering girl, and the news was flashed all through the several groups.
GleenounUS /ɡliː/
great merriment
From this reading The Columbia High School Glee Club had never before been so well attended.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Time was when it consisted of a baker's dozen of students, but there were an unusually large number of good voices in the various classes this year.
that which is pleasing or valuable or useful
From this reading "Goodness, they are saying poor Bones Shadduck has been kidnapped!" exclaimed a shuddering girl, and the news was flashed all through the several groups.
groupsnounUS /ɡruːps/
plural of “group” — any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading "Goodness, they are saying poor Bones Shadduck has been kidnapped!" exclaimed a shuddering girl, and the news was flashed all through the several groups.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The Columbia High School Glee Club had never before been so well attended.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading THE ABDUCTION OF "BONES" "What's that?" demanded Buster Billings, who happened to be nearby.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Goodness, they are saying poor Bones Shadduck has been kidnapped!" exclaimed a shuddering girl, and the news was flashed all through the several groups.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading The Columbia High School Glee Club had never before been so well attended.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Time was when it consisted of a baker's dozen of students, but there were an unusually large number of good voices in the various classes this year.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Time was when it consisted of a baker's dozen of students, but there were an unusually large number of good voices in the various classes this year.
kidnappedverbUS /ˈkɪdnæpt/
inflected form of “kidnap” — take away to an undisclosed location against their will and usually in order to extract a ransom
From this reading "Goodness, they are saying poor Bones Shadduck has been kidnapped!" exclaimed a shuddering girl, and the news was flashed all through the several groups.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Time was when it consisted of a baker's dozen of students, but there were an unusually large number of good voices in the various classes this year.
nearbyadjectiveUS /ˈnɪrˈbaɪ/
close at hand
From this reading THE ABDUCTION OF "BONES" "What's that?" demanded Buster Billings, who happened to be nearby.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading The Columbia High School Glee Club had never before been so well attended.
information about recent and important events
From this reading "Goodness, they are saying poor Bones Shadduck has been kidnapped!" exclaimed a shuddering girl, and the news was flashed all through the several groups.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading Time was when it consisted of a baker's dozen of students, but there were an unusually large number of good voices in the various classes this year.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE ABDUCTION OF "BONES" "What's that?" demanded Buster Billings, who happened to be nearby.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading "Goodness, they are saying poor Bones Shadduck has been kidnapped!" exclaimed a shuddering girl, and the news was flashed all through the several groups.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading "Goodness, they are saying poor Bones Shadduck has been kidnapped!" exclaimed a shuddering girl, and the news was flashed all through the several groups.
an educational institution
From this reading The Columbia High School Glee Club had never before been so well attended.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading "Goodness, they are saying poor Bones Shadduck has been kidnapped!" exclaimed a shuddering girl, and the news was flashed all through the several groups.
Shadduck
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From this reading "Goodness, they are saying poor Bones Shadduck has been kidnapped!" exclaimed a shuddering girl, and the news was flashed all through the several groups.
shudderingadjectiveUS /ˈʃʌdərɪŋ/
shaking convulsively or violently
From this reading "Goodness, they are saying poor Bones Shadduck has been kidnapped!" exclaimed a shuddering girl, and the news was flashed all through the several groups.
the act of singing vocal music
From this reading The singing for the evening was done.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The Columbia High School Glee Club had never before been so well attended.
studentsnounUS /ˈstuːdənts/
plural of “student” — a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading Time was when it consisted of a baker's dozen of students, but there were an unusually large number of good voices in the various classes this year.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE ABDUCTION OF "BONES" "What's that?" demanded Buster Billings, who happened to be nearby.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE ABDUCTION OF "BONES" "What's that?" demanded Buster Billings, who happened to be nearby.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Time was when it consisted of a baker's dozen of students, but there were an unusually large number of good voices in the various classes this year.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Goodness, they are saying poor Bones Shadduck has been kidnapped!" exclaimed a shuddering girl, and the news was flashed all through the several groups.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Time was when it consisted of a baker's dozen of students, but there were an unusually large number of good voices in the various classes this year.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading "Goodness, they are saying poor Bones Shadduck has been kidnapped!" exclaimed a shuddering girl, and the news was flashed all through the several groups.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Time was when it consisted of a baker's dozen of students, but there were an unusually large number of good voices in the various classes this year.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE ABDUCTION OF "BONES" "What's that?" demanded Buster Billings, who happened to be nearby.
unusuallyadverbUS /əˈnjuːʒuːəli/
to a remarkable degree or extent
From this reading Time was when it consisted of a baker's dozen of students, but there were an unusually large number of good voices in the various classes this year.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading Time was when it consisted of a baker's dozen of students, but there were an unusually large number of good voices in the various classes this year.
plural of “voice” — the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading Time was when it consisted of a baker's dozen of students, but there were an unusually large number of good voices in the various classes this year.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Goodness, they are saying poor Bones Shadduck has been kidnapped!" exclaimed a shuddering girl, and the news was flashed all through the several groups.
(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 The Columbia High School Glee Club had never before been so well attended.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Time was when it consisted of a baker's dozen of students, but there were an unusually large number of good voices in the various classes this year.
What's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE ABDUCTION OF "BONES" "What's that?" demanded Buster Billings, who happened to be nearby.
at the time that
From this reading Time was when it consisted of a baker's dozen of students, but there were an unusually large number of good voices in the various classes this year.
which person or people
From this reading THE ABDUCTION OF "BONES" "What's that?" demanded Buster Billings, who happened to be nearby.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading Time was when it consisted of a baker's dozen of students, but there were an unusually large number of good voices in the various classes this year.
