used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It looked as though humble Perk had scored again; somehow he seemed to be connected with almost everything that had happened to them thus far; when as a usual thing such events took delight in passing him by.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading “There, didn’t you see him move?” he added, with a tinge of triumph in his voice.
anew
From this reading It looked as though humble Perk had scored again; somehow he seemed to be connected with almost everything that had happened to them thus far; when as a usual thing such events took delight in passing him by.
be in accord; be in agreement
From this reading Apparently they found it necessary to agree with what the tall chum had just said.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading It looked as though humble Perk had scored again; somehow he seemed to be connected with almost everything that had happened to them thus far; when as a usual thing such events took delight in passing him by.
in addition
From this reading Both Elmer and Amos also stared.
AmosnounUS /ˈeɪməs/
a Hebrew shepherd and minor prophet
From this reading Both Elmer and Amos also stared.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE CLIMBER OF THE BEECH TREE “Ginger! there _is_ something big and black up in that tree, as sure as you live!” exclaimed Wee Willie, excitedly.
from appearances alone
From this reading Apparently they found it necessary to agree with what the tall chum had just said.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE CLIMBER OF THE BEECH TREE “Ginger! there _is_ something big and black up in that tree, as sure as you live!” exclaimed Wee Willie, excitedly.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It looked as though humble Perk had scored again; somehow he seemed to be connected with almost everything that had happened to them thus far; when as a usual thing such events took delight in passing him by.
BEECHnounUS /biːtʃ/
any of several large deciduous trees with rounded spreading crowns and smooth grey bark and small sweet edible triangular nuts enclosed in burs; north temperate regions
From this reading THE CLIMBER OF THE BEECH TREE “Ginger! there _is_ something big and black up in that tree, as sure as you live!” exclaimed Wee Willie, excitedly.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading THE CLIMBER OF THE BEECH TREE “Ginger! there _is_ something big and black up in that tree, as sure as you live!” exclaimed Wee Willie, excitedly.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading THE CLIMBER OF THE BEECH TREE “Ginger! there _is_ something big and black up in that tree, as sure as you live!” exclaimed Wee Willie, excitedly.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Both Elmer and Amos also stared.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It looked as though humble Perk had scored again; somehow he seemed to be connected with almost everything that had happened to them thus far; when as a usual thing such events took delight in passing him by.
chumnounUS /tʃʌm/
a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading Apparently they found it necessary to agree with what the tall chum had just said.
CLIMBERnounUS /ˈklaɪmər/
a vine or climbing plant that readily grows up a support or over other plants
From this reading THE CLIMBER OF THE BEECH TREE “Ginger! there _is_ something big and black up in that tree, as sure as you live!” exclaimed Wee Willie, excitedly.
being joined in close association
From this reading It looked as though humble Perk had scored again; somehow he seemed to be connected with almost everything that had happened to them thus far; when as a usual thing such events took delight in passing him by.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading It looked as though humble Perk had scored again; somehow he seemed to be connected with almost everything that had happened to them thus far; when as a usual thing such events took delight in passing him by.
didn't
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From this reading “There, didn’t you see him move?” he added, with a tinge of triumph in his voice.
Elmer
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From this reading Both Elmer and Amos also stared.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading It looked as though humble Perk had scored again; somehow he seemed to be connected with almost everything that had happened to them thus far; when as a usual thing such events took delight in passing him by.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading It looked as though humble Perk had scored again; somehow he seemed to be connected with almost everything that had happened to them thus far; when as a usual thing such events took delight in passing him by.
excitedlyadverbUS /ɪkˈsaɪtədli/
with excitement; in an excited manner
From this reading THE CLIMBER OF THE BEECH TREE “Ginger! there _is_ something big and black up in that tree, as sure as you live!” exclaimed Wee Willie, excitedly.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading THE CLIMBER OF THE BEECH TREE “Ginger! there _is_ something big and black up in that tree, as sure as you live!” exclaimed Wee Willie, excitedly.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading It looked as though humble Perk had scored again; somehow he seemed to be connected with almost everything that had happened to them thus far; when as a usual thing such events took delight in passing him by.
set up or found
From this reading Apparently they found it necessary to agree with what the tall chum had just said.
GingernounUS /ˈdʒɪndʒər/
perennial plants having thick branching aromatic rhizomes and leafy reedlike stems
From this reading THE CLIMBER OF THE BEECH TREE “Ginger! there _is_ something big and black up in that tree, as sure as you live!” exclaimed Wee Willie, excitedly.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Apparently they found it necessary to agree with what the tall chum had just said.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading It looked as though humble Perk had scored again; somehow he seemed to be connected with almost everything that had happened to them thus far; when as a usual thing such events took delight in passing him by.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It looked as though humble Perk had scored again; somehow he seemed to be connected with almost everything that had happened to them thus far; when as a usual thing such events took delight in passing him by.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It looked as though humble Perk had scored again; somehow he seemed to be connected with almost everything that had happened to them thus far; when as a usual thing such events took delight in passing him by.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “There, didn’t you see him move?” he added, with a tinge of triumph in his voice.
low or inferior in station or quality
From this reading It looked as though humble Perk had scored again; somehow he seemed to be connected with almost everything that had happened to them thus far; when as a usual thing such events took delight in passing him by.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE CLIMBER OF THE BEECH TREE “Ginger! there _is_ something big and black up in that tree, as sure as you live!” exclaimed Wee Willie, excitedly.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE CLIMBER OF THE BEECH TREE “Ginger! there _is_ something big and black up in that tree, as sure as you live!” exclaimed Wee Willie, excitedly.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Apparently they found it necessary to agree with what the tall chum had just said.
and nothing more
From this reading Apparently they found it necessary to agree with what the tall chum had just said.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading THE CLIMBER OF THE BEECH TREE “Ginger! there _is_ something big and black up in that tree, as sure as you live!” exclaimed Wee Willie, excitedly.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading It looked as though humble Perk had scored again; somehow he seemed to be connected with almost everything that had happened to them thus far; when as a usual thing such events took delight in passing him by.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading “There, didn’t you see him move?” he added, with a tinge of triumph in his voice.
absolutely essential
From this reading Apparently they found it necessary to agree with what the tall chum had just said.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE CLIMBER OF THE BEECH TREE “Ginger! there _is_ something big and black up in that tree, as sure as you live!” exclaimed Wee Willie, excitedly.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading It looked as though humble Perk had scored again; somehow he seemed to be connected with almost everything that had happened to them thus far; when as a usual thing such events took delight in passing him by.
PerknounUS /pɜːrk/
an incidental benefit awarded for certain types of employment (especially if it is regarded as a right)
From this reading It looked as though humble Perk had scored again; somehow he seemed to be connected with almost everything that had happened to them thus far; when as a usual thing such events took delight in passing him by.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Apparently they found it necessary to agree with what the tall chum had just said.
scoredverbUS /skɔːrd/
past form of “score” — gain points in a game
From this reading It looked as though humble Perk had scored again; somehow he seemed to be connected with almost everything that had happened to them thus far; when as a usual thing such events took delight in passing him by.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading “There, didn’t you see him move?” he added, with a tinge of triumph in his voice.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It looked as though humble Perk had scored again; somehow he seemed to be connected with almost everything that had happened to them thus far; when as a usual thing such events took delight in passing him by.
in some unspecified way or manner; or by some unspecified means
From this reading It looked as though humble Perk had scored again; somehow he seemed to be connected with almost everything that had happened to them thus far; when as a usual thing such events took delight in passing him by.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading THE CLIMBER OF THE BEECH TREE “Ginger! there _is_ something big and black up in that tree, as sure as you live!” exclaimed Wee Willie, excitedly.
past form of “stare” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading Both Elmer and Amos also stared.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading It looked as though humble Perk had scored again; somehow he seemed to be connected with almost everything that had happened to them thus far; when as a usual thing such events took delight in passing him by.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading THE CLIMBER OF THE BEECH TREE “Ginger! there _is_ something big and black up in that tree, as sure as you live!” exclaimed Wee Willie, excitedly.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading Apparently they found it necessary to agree with what the tall chum had just said.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE CLIMBER OF THE BEECH TREE “Ginger! there _is_ something big and black up in that tree, as sure as you live!” exclaimed Wee Willie, excitedly.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CLIMBER OF THE BEECH TREE “Ginger! there _is_ something big and black up in that tree, as sure as you live!” exclaimed Wee Willie, excitedly.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading It looked as though humble Perk had scored again; somehow he seemed to be connected with almost everything that had happened to them thus far; when as a usual thing such events took delight in passing him by.
in or at that place or location
From this reading THE CLIMBER OF THE BEECH TREE “Ginger! there _is_ something big and black up in that tree, as sure as you live!” exclaimed Wee Willie, excitedly.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Apparently they found it necessary to agree with what the tall chum had just said.
a special situation
From this reading It looked as though humble Perk had scored again; somehow he seemed to be connected with almost everything that had happened to them thus far; when as a usual thing such events took delight in passing him by.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading It looked as though humble Perk had scored again; somehow he seemed to be connected with almost everything that had happened to them thus far; when as a usual thing such events took delight in passing him by.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading It looked as though humble Perk had scored again; somehow he seemed to be connected with almost everything that had happened to them thus far; when as a usual thing such events took delight in passing him by.
tingenounUS /tɪndʒ/
a slight but appreciable amount
From this reading “There, didn’t you see him move?” he added, with a tinge of triumph in his voice.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Apparently they found it necessary to agree with what the tall chum had just said.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading It looked as though humble Perk had scored again; somehow he seemed to be connected with almost everything that had happened to them thus far; when as a usual thing such events took delight in passing him by.
a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading THE CLIMBER OF THE BEECH TREE “Ginger! there _is_ something big and black up in that tree, as sure as you live!” exclaimed Wee Willie, excitedly.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading “There, didn’t you see him move?” he added, with a tinge of triumph in his voice.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading THE CLIMBER OF THE BEECH TREE “Ginger! there _is_ something big and black up in that tree, as sure as you live!” exclaimed Wee Willie, excitedly.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading It looked as though humble Perk had scored again; somehow he seemed to be connected with almost everything that had happened to them thus far; when as a usual thing such events took delight in passing him by.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading “There, didn’t you see him move?” he added, with a tinge of triumph in his voice.
WeeadjectiveUS /wiː/
(used informally) very small
From this reading THE CLIMBER OF THE BEECH TREE “Ginger! there _is_ something big and black up in that tree, as sure as you live!” exclaimed Wee Willie, excitedly.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Apparently they found it necessary to agree with what the tall chum had just said.
at the time that
From this reading It looked as though humble Perk had scored again; somehow he seemed to be connected with almost everything that had happened to them thus far; when as a usual thing such events took delight in passing him by.
Willie
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From this reading THE CLIMBER OF THE BEECH TREE “Ginger! there _is_ something big and black up in that tree, as sure as you live!” exclaimed Wee Willie, excitedly.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Apparently they found it necessary to agree with what the tall chum had just said.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading THE CLIMBER OF THE BEECH TREE “Ginger! there _is_ something big and black up in that tree, as sure as you live!” exclaimed Wee Willie, excitedly.
