used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading TO STAND BY A CHUM.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “Then this steer belonged to the Bar-S herd, didn’t it?” the fat boy continued, gradually approaching the point of full comprehension about as one might circle around and around in a whirlpool, getting nearer the center all the while.
AdriannounUS /ˈeɪdriən/
Roman Emperor who was the adoptive son of Trajan; travelled throughout his empire to strengthen its frontiers and encourage learning and architecture; on a visit to Britain in 122 he ordered the construction of Hadrian's Wall (76-138)
From this reading “Why, ain’t that your brand, Adrian?” gasped Billie, who was not very quick to catch on to things, as a rule.
ain't
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From this reading “Why, ain’t that your brand, Adrian?” gasped Billie, who was not very quick to catch on to things, as a rule.
(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 “Then this steer belonged to the Bar-S herd, didn’t it?” the fat boy continued, gradually approaching the point of full comprehension about as one might circle around and around in a whirlpool, getting nearer the center all the while.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “Then this steer belonged to the Bar-S herd, didn’t it?” the fat boy continued, gradually approaching the point of full comprehension about as one might circle around and around in a whirlpool, getting nearer the center all the while.
the event of one object coming closer to another
From this reading “Then this steer belonged to the Bar-S herd, didn’t it?” the fat boy continued, gradually approaching the point of full comprehension about as one might circle around and around in a whirlpool, getting nearer the center all the while.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading “Then this steer belonged to the Bar-S herd, didn’t it?” the fat boy continued, gradually approaching the point of full comprehension about as one might circle around and around in a whirlpool, getting nearer the center all the while.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “Why, ain’t that your brand, Adrian?” gasped Billie, who was not very quick to catch on to things, as a rule.
Bar-S
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From this reading “Then this steer belonged to the Bar-S herd, didn’t it?” the fat boy continued, gradually approaching the point of full comprehension about as one might circle around and around in a whirlpool, getting nearer the center all the while.
past form of “belong” — be owned by; be in the possession of
From this reading “Then this steer belonged to the Bar-S herd, didn’t it?” the fat boy continued, gradually approaching the point of full comprehension about as one might circle around and around in a whirlpool, getting nearer the center all the while.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading “Just what it is,” replied the other, between his set teeth.
Billie
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From this reading “Why, ain’t that your brand, Adrian?” gasped Billie, who was not very quick to catch on to things, as a rule.
a youthful male person
From this reading “Then this steer belonged to the Bar-S herd, didn’t it?” the fat boy continued, gradually approaching the point of full comprehension about as one might circle around and around in a whirlpool, getting nearer the center all the while.
brandnounUS /brænd/
a name given to a product or service
From this reading “Why, ain’t that your brand, Adrian?” gasped Billie, who was not very quick to catch on to things, as a rule.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading TO STAND BY A CHUM.
discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading “Why, ain’t that your brand, Adrian?” gasped Billie, who was not very quick to catch on to things, as a rule.
centernounUS /ˈsɛn.tər/
The middle point or core of an area.
From this reading “Then this steer belonged to the Bar-S herd, didn’t it?” the fat boy continued, gradually approaching the point of full comprehension about as one might circle around and around in a whirlpool, getting nearer the center all the while.
CHUMnounUS /tʃʌm/
a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading TO STAND BY A CHUM.
ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point
From this reading “Then this steer belonged to the Bar-S herd, didn’t it?” the fat boy continued, gradually approaching the point of full comprehension about as one might circle around and around in a whirlpool, getting nearer the center all the while.
comprehensionnounUS /ˌkɑːmpriˈhenʃən/
an ability to understand the meaning or importance of something (or the knowledge acquired as a result)
From this reading “Then this steer belonged to the Bar-S herd, didn’t it?” the fat boy continued, gradually approaching the point of full comprehension about as one might circle around and around in a whirlpool, getting nearer the center all the while.
without stop or interruption
From this reading “Then this steer belonged to the Bar-S herd, didn’t it?” the fat boy continued, gradually approaching the point of full comprehension about as one might circle around and around in a whirlpool, getting nearer the center all the while.
didn't
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From this reading “Then this steer belonged to the Bar-S herd, didn’t it?” the fat boy continued, gradually approaching the point of full comprehension about as one might circle around and around in a whirlpool, getting nearer the center all the while.
Donald
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From this reading “No doubt of it, Billie,” Donald took the trouble to say.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading “No doubt of it, Billie,” Donald took the trouble to say.
having an (over)abundance of flesh
From this reading “Then this steer belonged to the Bar-S herd, didn’t it?” the fat boy continued, gradually approaching the point of full comprehension about as one might circle around and around in a whirlpool, getting nearer the center all the while.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading “Then this steer belonged to the Bar-S herd, didn’t it?” the fat boy continued, gradually approaching the point of full comprehension about as one might circle around and around in a whirlpool, getting nearer the center all the while.
past form of “gasp” — breathe noisily, as when one is exhausted
From this reading “Why, ain’t that your brand, Adrian?” gasped Billie, who was not very quick to catch on to things, as a rule.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading “Then this steer belonged to the Bar-S herd, didn’t it?” the fat boy continued, gradually approaching the point of full comprehension about as one might circle around and around in a whirlpool, getting nearer the center all the while.
in a gradual manner
From this reading “Then this steer belonged to the Bar-S herd, didn’t it?” the fat boy continued, gradually approaching the point of full comprehension about as one might circle around and around in a whirlpool, getting nearer the center all the while.
herdnounUS /hɜːrd/
a group of cattle or sheep or other domestic mammals all of the same kind that are herded by humans
From this reading “Then this steer belonged to the Bar-S herd, didn’t it?” the fat boy continued, gradually approaching the point of full comprehension about as one might circle around and around in a whirlpool, getting nearer the center all the while.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “Just what it is,” replied the other, between his set teeth.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “Then this steer belonged to the Bar-S herd, didn’t it?” the fat boy continued, gradually approaching the point of full comprehension about as one might circle around and around in a whirlpool, getting nearer the center all the while.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Just what it is,” replied the other, between his set teeth.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “Just what it is,” replied the other, between his set teeth.
and nothing more
From this reading “Just what it is,” replied the other, between his set teeth.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading “Then this steer belonged to the Bar-S herd, didn’t it?” the fat boy continued, gradually approaching the point of full comprehension about as one might circle around and around in a whirlpool, getting nearer the center all the while.
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading “Then this steer belonged to the Bar-S herd, didn’t it?” the fat boy continued, gradually approaching the point of full comprehension about as one might circle around and around in a whirlpool, getting nearer the center all the while.
not any; not one
From this reading “No doubt of it, Billie,” Donald took the trouble to say.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “Why, ain’t that your brand, Adrian?” gasped Billie, who was not very quick to catch on to things, as a rule.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “Then this steer belonged to the Bar-S herd, didn’t it?” the fat boy continued, gradually approaching the point of full comprehension about as one might circle around and around in a whirlpool, getting nearer the center all the while.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “Why, ain’t that your brand, Adrian?” gasped Billie, who was not very quick to catch on to things, as a rule.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “Then this steer belonged to the Bar-S herd, didn’t it?” the fat boy continued, gradually approaching the point of full comprehension about as one might circle around and around in a whirlpool, getting nearer the center all the while.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading “Just what it is,” replied the other, between his set teeth.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading “Then this steer belonged to the Bar-S herd, didn’t it?” the fat boy continued, gradually approaching the point of full comprehension about as one might circle around and around in a whirlpool, getting nearer the center all the while.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading “Why, ain’t that your brand, Adrian?” gasped Billie, who was not very quick to catch on to things, as a rule.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading “Just what it is,” replied the other, between his set teeth.
a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading “Why, ain’t that your brand, Adrian?” gasped Billie, who was not very quick to catch on to things, as a rule.
express in words
From this reading “No doubt of it, Billie,” Donald took the trouble to say.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading “Just what it is,” replied the other, between his set teeth.
be standing; be upright
From this reading TO STAND BY A CHUM.
steerverbUS /stɪr/
direct the course; determine the direction of travelling
From this reading “Then this steer belonged to the Bar-S herd, didn’t it?” the fat boy continued, gradually approaching the point of full comprehension about as one might circle around and around in a whirlpool, getting nearer the center all the while.
the kind and number and arrangement of teeth (collectively) in a person or animal
From this reading “Just what it is,” replied the other, between his set teeth.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “Why, ain’t that your brand, Adrian?” gasped Billie, who was not very quick to catch on to things, as a rule.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “Just what it is,” replied the other, between his set teeth.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading “Then this steer belonged to the Bar-S herd, didn’t it?” the fat boy continued, gradually approaching the point of full comprehension about as one might circle around and around in a whirlpool, getting nearer the center all the while.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading “Why, ain’t that your brand, Adrian?” gasped Billie, who was not very quick to catch on to things, as a rule.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “Then this steer belonged to the Bar-S herd, didn’t it?” the fat boy continued, gradually approaching the point of full comprehension about as one might circle around and around in a whirlpool, getting nearer the center all the while.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading TO STAND BY A CHUM.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading “No doubt of it, Billie,” Donald took the trouble to say.
a source of difficulty
From this reading “No doubt of it, Billie,” Donald took the trouble to say.
precisely as stated
From this reading “Why, ain’t that your brand, Adrian?” gasped Billie, who was not very quick to catch on to things, as a rule.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Why, ain’t that your brand, Adrian?” gasped Billie, who was not very quick to catch on to things, as a rule.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “Just what it is,” replied the other, between his set teeth.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading “Then this steer belonged to the Bar-S herd, didn’t it?” the fat boy continued, gradually approaching the point of full comprehension about as one might circle around and around in a whirlpool, getting nearer the center all the while.
whirlpoolnounUS /ˈwɜːrlpuːl/
a powerful circular current of water (usually the result of conflicting tides)
From this reading “Then this steer belonged to the Bar-S herd, didn’t it?” the fat boy continued, gradually approaching the point of full comprehension about as one might circle around and around in a whirlpool, getting nearer the center all the while.
which person or people
From this reading “Why, ain’t that your brand, Adrian?” gasped Billie, who was not very quick to catch on to things, as a rule.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading “Why, ain’t that your brand, Adrian?” gasped Billie, who was not very quick to catch on to things, as a rule.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Why, ain’t that your brand, Adrian?” gasped Billie, who was not very quick to catch on to things, as a rule.
