used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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(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 "Sure, an' it's a wondher we wasn't all blowed to hivin!" came from Dan Casey.
AMBUSHverbUS /ˈæmbʊʃ/
wait in hiding to attack
From this reading THE RESULT OF AN AMBUSH "Good gracious, do you mean to say we have been camping over a powder magazine?" gasped Gilbert, as soon as he could speak.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading THE RESULT OF AN AMBUSH "Good gracious, do you mean to say we have been camping over a powder magazine?" gasped Gilbert, as soon as he could speak.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading For several minutes the excitement was intense, and all of the soldiers retreated to a considerable distance from the hollow which had proved such a comfortable shelter.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE RESULT OF AN AMBUSH "Good gracious, do you mean to say we have been camping over a powder magazine?" gasped Gilbert, as soon as he could speak.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading THE RESULT OF AN AMBUSH "Good gracious, do you mean to say we have been camping over a powder magazine?" gasped Gilbert, as soon as he could speak.
bisnounUS /bɪs/
plural of “bi” — a heavy brittle diamagnetic trivalent metallic element (resembles arsenic and antimony chemically); usually recovered as a by-product from ores of other metals
From this reading "Py chiminy, I ton't vos build no fire no more bis I vos sure of mine ground."
blease
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From this reading "Und I boil mine chocolate so calmly as you blease," put in Carl Stummer, with a shudder.
blowedverbUS /bloʊd/
past form of “blow” — exhale hard
From this reading "Sure, an' it's a wondher we wasn't all blowed to hivin!" came from Dan Casey.
boilverbUS /bɔɪl/
come to the boiling point and change from a liquid to vapor
From this reading "Und I boil mine chocolate so calmly as you blease," put in Carl Stummer, with a shudder.
make by combining materials and parts
From this reading "Py chiminy, I ton't vos build no fire no more bis I vos sure of mine ground."
with self-possession (especially in times of stress)
From this reading "Und I boil mine chocolate so calmly as you blease," put in Carl Stummer, with a shudder.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "Sure, an' it's a wondher we wasn't all blowed to hivin!" came from Dan Casey.
campingnounUS /ˈkæmpɪŋ/
the act of encamping and living in tents in a camp
From this reading THE RESULT OF AN AMBUSH "Good gracious, do you mean to say we have been camping over a powder magazine?" gasped Gilbert, as soon as he could speak.
Carl
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Casey
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chiminy
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From this reading "Py chiminy, I ton't vos build no fire no more bis I vos sure of mine ground."
chocolatenounUS /ˈtʃɔːklət/
a beverage made from cocoa powder and milk and sugar; usually drunk hot
From this reading "Und I boil mine chocolate so calmly as you blease," put in Carl Stummer, with a shudder.
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading For several minutes the excitement was intense, and all of the soldiers retreated to a considerable distance from the hollow which had proved such a comfortable shelter.
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading For several minutes the excitement was intense, and all of the soldiers retreated to a considerable distance from the hollow which had proved such a comfortable shelter.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading THE RESULT OF AN AMBUSH "Good gracious, do you mean to say we have been camping over a powder magazine?" gasped Gilbert, as soon as he could speak.
Dan
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the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading For several minutes the excitement was intense, and all of the soldiers retreated to a considerable distance from the hollow which had proved such a comfortable shelter.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading THE RESULT OF AN AMBUSH "Good gracious, do you mean to say we have been camping over a powder magazine?" gasped Gilbert, as soon as he could speak.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading For several minutes the excitement was intense, and all of the soldiers retreated to a considerable distance from the hollow which had proved such a comfortable shelter.
start firing a weapon
From this reading "Py chiminy, I ton't vos build no fire no more bis I vos sure of mine ground."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For several minutes the excitement was intense, and all of the soldiers retreated to a considerable distance from the hollow which had proved such a comfortable shelter.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
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past form of “gasp” — breathe noisily, as when one is exhausted
From this reading THE RESULT OF AN AMBUSH "Good gracious, do you mean to say we have been camping over a powder magazine?" gasped Gilbert, as soon as he could speak.
GilbertnounUS /ˈɡɪlbərt/
a unit of magnetomotive force equal to 0.7958 ampere-turns
From this reading THE RESULT OF AN AMBUSH "Good gracious, do you mean to say we have been camping over a powder magazine?" gasped Gilbert, as soon as he could speak.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading THE RESULT OF AN AMBUSH "Good gracious, do you mean to say we have been camping over a powder magazine?" gasped Gilbert, as soon as he could speak.
characterized by charm, good taste, and generosity of spirit
From this reading THE RESULT OF AN AMBUSH "Good gracious, do you mean to say we have been camping over a powder magazine?" gasped Gilbert, as soon as he could speak.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading "Py chiminy, I ton't vos build no fire no more bis I vos sure of mine ground."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading For several minutes the excitement was intense, and all of the soldiers retreated to a considerable distance from the hollow which had proved such a comfortable shelter.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading THE RESULT OF AN AMBUSH "Good gracious, do you mean to say we have been camping over a powder magazine?" gasped Gilbert, as soon as he could speak.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE RESULT OF AN AMBUSH "Good gracious, do you mean to say we have been camping over a powder magazine?" gasped Gilbert, as soon as he could speak.
hivin
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not solid; having a space or gap or cavity
From this reading For several minutes the excitement was intense, and all of the soldiers retreated to a considerable distance from the hollow which had proved such a comfortable shelter.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Und I boil mine chocolate so calmly as you blease," put in Carl Stummer, with a shudder.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Und I boil mine chocolate so calmly as you blease," put in Carl Stummer, with a shudder.
possessing or displaying a distinctive feature to a heightened degree
From this reading For several minutes the excitement was intense, and all of the soldiers retreated to a considerable distance from the hollow which had proved such a comfortable shelter.
it's
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magazinenounUS /ˈmæɡəziːn/
a periodic publication containing pictures and stories and articles of interest to those who purchase it or subscribe to it
From this reading THE RESULT OF AN AMBUSH "Good gracious, do you mean to say we have been camping over a powder magazine?" gasped Gilbert, as soon as he could speak.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading THE RESULT OF AN AMBUSH "Good gracious, do you mean to say we have been camping over a powder magazine?" gasped Gilbert, as soon as he could speak.
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Und I boil mine chocolate so calmly as you blease," put in Carl Stummer, with a shudder.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading For several minutes the excitement was intense, and all of the soldiers retreated to a considerable distance from the hollow which had proved such a comfortable shelter.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "Py chiminy, I ton't vos build no fire no more bis I vos sure of mine ground."
not any; not one
From this reading "Py chiminy, I ton't vos build no fire no more bis I vos sure of mine ground."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE RESULT OF AN AMBUSH "Good gracious, do you mean to say we have been camping over a powder magazine?" gasped Gilbert, as soon as he could speak.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading THE RESULT OF AN AMBUSH "Good gracious, do you mean to say we have been camping over a powder magazine?" gasped Gilbert, as soon as he could speak.
powdernounUS /ˈpaʊdər/
a solid substance in the form of tiny loose particles; a solid that has been pulverized
From this reading THE RESULT OF AN AMBUSH "Good gracious, do you mean to say we have been camping over a powder magazine?" gasped Gilbert, as soon as he could speak.
established beyond doubt
From this reading For several minutes the excitement was intense, and all of the soldiers retreated to a considerable distance from the hollow which had proved such a comfortable shelter.
put into a certain place or abstract location
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Py
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a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading THE RESULT OF AN AMBUSH "Good gracious, do you mean to say we have been camping over a powder magazine?" gasped Gilbert, as soon as he could speak.
retreatednounUS /riˈtriːtəd/
people who have retreated
From this reading For several minutes the excitement was intense, and all of the soldiers retreated to a considerable distance from the hollow which had proved such a comfortable shelter.
express in words
From this reading THE RESULT OF AN AMBUSH "Good gracious, do you mean to say we have been camping over a powder magazine?" gasped Gilbert, as soon as he could speak.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading For several minutes the excitement was intense, and all of the soldiers retreated to a considerable distance from the hollow which had proved such a comfortable shelter.
a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger
From this reading For several minutes the excitement was intense, and all of the soldiers retreated to a considerable distance from the hollow which had proved such a comfortable shelter.
shudderverbUS /ˈʃʌdər/
shake, as from cold
From this reading "Und I boil mine chocolate so calmly as you blease," put in Carl Stummer, with a shudder.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "Und I boil mine chocolate so calmly as you blease," put in Carl Stummer, with a shudder.
plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading For several minutes the excitement was intense, and all of the soldiers retreated to a considerable distance from the hollow which had proved such a comfortable shelter.
in the near future
From this reading THE RESULT OF AN AMBUSH "Good gracious, do you mean to say we have been camping over a powder magazine?" gasped Gilbert, as soon as he could speak.
express in speech
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Stummer
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From this reading "Und I boil mine chocolate so calmly as you blease," put in Carl Stummer, with a shudder.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading For several minutes the excitement was intense, and all of the soldiers retreated to a considerable distance from the hollow which had proved such a comfortable shelter.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
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used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE RESULT OF AN AMBUSH "Good gracious, do you mean to say we have been camping over a powder magazine?" gasped Gilbert, as soon as he could speak.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE RESULT OF AN AMBUSH "Good gracious, do you mean to say we have been camping over a powder magazine?" gasped Gilbert, as soon as he could speak.
ton't
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Und
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vos
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wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
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wasn't
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the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading THE RESULT OF AN AMBUSH "Good gracious, do you mean to say we have been camping over a powder magazine?" gasped Gilbert, as soon as he could speak.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading For several minutes the excitement was intense, and all of the soldiers retreated to a considerable distance from the hollow which had proved such a comfortable shelter.
in the company of; together with
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wondher
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the person or people being spoken to
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