Chapter IX

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Even Phil, as he jeered the ogre from the tall oak, forgot to call it a baby game, and as Jack executed his “flying squirrel trick,” which meant taking flying leaps from branch to branch, in order to view the land, he began to think that, after all, this sport with the infants was rather fine.

later than; following

From this reading Even Phil, as he jeered the ogre from the tall oak, forgot to call it a baby game, and as Jack executed his “flying squirrel trick,” which meant taking flying leaps from branch to branch, in order to view the land, he began to think that, after all, this sport with the infants was rather fine.

(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 Even Phil, as he jeered the ogre from the tall oak, forgot to call it a baby game, and as Jack executed his “flying squirrel trick,” which meant taking flying leaps from branch to branch, in order to view the land, he began to think that, after all, this sport with the infants was rather fine.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Faith, meanwhile, played her part as an anxious parent perfectly.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Even Phil, as he jeered the ogre from the tall oak, forgot to call it a baby game, and as Jack executed his “flying squirrel trick,” which meant taking flying leaps from branch to branch, in order to view the land, he began to think that, after all, this sport with the infants was rather fine.

eagerly desirous

From this reading Faith, meanwhile, played her part as an anxious parent perfectly.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Even Phil, as he jeered the ogre from the tall oak, forgot to call it a baby game, and as Jack executed his “flying squirrel trick,” which meant taking flying leaps from branch to branch, in order to view the land, he began to think that, after all, this sport with the infants was rather fine.

a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk

From this reading Even Phil, as he jeered the ogre from the tall oak, forgot to call it a baby game, and as Jack executed his “flying squirrel trick,” which meant taking flying leaps from branch to branch, in order to view the land, he began to think that, after all, this sport with the infants was rather fine.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading Even Phil, as he jeered the ogre from the tall oak, forgot to call it a baby game, and as Jack executed his “flying squirrel trick,” which meant taking flying leaps from branch to branch, in order to view the land, he began to think that, after all, this sport with the infants was rather fine.

large or big relative to something else

From this reading From the very onset the game was wildly exciting, even to the bigger boys.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading From the very onset the game was wildly exciting, even to the bigger boys.

a division of some larger or more complex organization

From this reading Even Phil, as he jeered the ogre from the tall oak, forgot to call it a baby game, and as Jack executed his “flying squirrel trick,” which meant taking flying leaps from branch to branch, in order to view the land, he began to think that, after all, this sport with the infants was rather fine.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Even Phil, as he jeered the ogre from the tall oak, forgot to call it a baby game, and as Jack executed his “flying squirrel trick,” which meant taking flying leaps from branch to branch, in order to view the land, he began to think that, after all, this sport with the infants was rather fine.

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading Certainly if ear-piercing shrieks constituted “strordinary fun” Hubert’s statement was fully justified.

brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established

From this reading Certainly if ear-piercing shrieks constituted “strordinary fun” Hubert’s statement was fully justified.

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From this reading Certainly if ear-piercing shrieks constituted “strordinary fun” Hubert’s statement was fully justified.

divisible by two

From this reading From the very onset the game was wildly exciting, even to the bigger boys.

creating or arousing excitement

From this reading From the very onset the game was wildly exciting, even to the bigger boys.

put to death as punishment

From this reading Even Phil, as he jeered the ogre from the tall oak, forgot to call it a baby game, and as Jack executed his “flying squirrel trick,” which meant taking flying leaps from branch to branch, in order to view the land, he began to think that, after all, this sport with the infants was rather fine.

a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny

From this reading Faith, meanwhile, played her part as an anxious parent perfectly.

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading Even Phil, as he jeered the ogre from the tall oak, forgot to call it a baby game, and as Jack executed his “flying squirrel trick,” which meant taking flying leaps from branch to branch, in order to view the land, he began to think that, after all, this sport with the infants was rather fine.

moving swiftly

From this reading Even Phil, as he jeered the ogre from the tall oak, forgot to call it a baby game, and as Jack executed his “flying squirrel trick,” which meant taking flying leaps from branch to branch, in order to view the land, he began to think that, after all, this sport with the infants was rather fine.

inflected form of “forget” — dismiss from the mind; stop remembering

From this reading Even Phil, as he jeered the ogre from the tall oak, forgot to call it a baby game, and as Jack executed his “flying squirrel trick,” which meant taking flying leaps from branch to branch, in order to view the land, he began to think that, after all, this sport with the infants was rather fine.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading From the very onset the game was wildly exciting, even to the bigger boys.

to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)

From this reading Certainly if ear-piercing shrieks constituted “strordinary fun” Hubert’s statement was fully justified.

activities that are enjoyable or amusing

From this reading “QUITE ’STRORDINARY FUN.”

a contest with rules to determine a winner

From this reading From the very onset the game was wildly exciting, even to the bigger boys.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Even Phil, as he jeered the ogre from the tall oak, forgot to call it a baby game, and as Jack executed his “flying squirrel trick,” which meant taking flying leaps from branch to branch, in order to view the land, he began to think that, after all, this sport with the infants was rather fine.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Faith, meanwhile, played her part as an anxious parent perfectly.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Even Phil, as he jeered the ogre from the tall oak, forgot to call it a baby game, and as Jack executed his “flying squirrel trick,” which meant taking flying leaps from branch to branch, in order to view the land, he began to think that, after all, this sport with the infants was rather fine.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Certainly if ear-piercing shrieks constituted “strordinary fun” Hubert’s statement was fully justified.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Certainly if ear-piercing shrieks constituted “strordinary fun” Hubert’s statement was fully justified.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Even Phil, as he jeered the ogre from the tall oak, forgot to call it a baby game, and as Jack executed his “flying squirrel trick,” which meant taking flying leaps from branch to branch, in order to view the land, he began to think that, after all, this sport with the infants was rather fine.

plural of “infant” — a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk

From this reading Even Phil, as he jeered the ogre from the tall oak, forgot to call it a baby game, and as Jack executed his “flying squirrel trick,” which meant taking flying leaps from branch to branch, in order to view the land, he began to think that, after all, this sport with the infants was rather fine.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Even Phil, as he jeered the ogre from the tall oak, forgot to call it a baby game, and as Jack executed his “flying squirrel trick,” which meant taking flying leaps from branch to branch, in order to view the land, he began to think that, after all, this sport with the infants was rather fine.

a small worthless amount

From this reading Even Phil, as he jeered the ogre from the tall oak, forgot to call it a baby game, and as Jack executed his “flying squirrel trick,” which meant taking flying leaps from branch to branch, in order to view the land, he began to think that, after all, this sport with the infants was rather fine.

past form of “jeer” — laugh at with contempt and derision

From this reading Even Phil, as he jeered the ogre from the tall oak, forgot to call it a baby game, and as Jack executed his “flying squirrel trick,” which meant taking flying leaps from branch to branch, in order to view the land, he began to think that, after all, this sport with the infants was rather fine.

having words so spaced that lines have straight even margins

From this reading Certainly if ear-piercing shrieks constituted “strordinary fun” Hubert’s statement was fully justified.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading Even Phil, as he jeered the ogre from the tall oak, forgot to call it a baby game, and as Jack executed his “flying squirrel trick,” which meant taking flying leaps from branch to branch, in order to view the land, he began to think that, after all, this sport with the infants was rather fine.

plural of “leap” — a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards

From this reading Even Phil, as he jeered the ogre from the tall oak, forgot to call it a baby game, and as Jack executed his “flying squirrel trick,” which meant taking flying leaps from branch to branch, in order to view the land, he began to think that, after all, this sport with the infants was rather fine.

inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading Even Phil, as he jeered the ogre from the tall oak, forgot to call it a baby game, and as Jack executed his “flying squirrel trick,” which meant taking flying leaps from branch to branch, in order to view the land, he began to think that, after all, this sport with the infants was rather fine.

at the same time but in another place

From this reading Faith, meanwhile, played her part as an anxious parent perfectly.

the hard durable wood of any oak; used especially for furniture and flooring

From this reading Even Phil, as he jeered the ogre from the tall oak, forgot to call it a baby game, and as Jack executed his “flying squirrel trick,” which meant taking flying leaps from branch to branch, in order to view the land, he began to think that, after all, this sport with the infants was rather fine.

a cruel wicked and inhuman person

From this reading Even Phil, as he jeered the ogre from the tall oak, forgot to call it a baby game, and as Jack executed his “flying squirrel trick,” which meant taking flying leaps from branch to branch, in order to view the land, he began to think that, after all, this sport with the infants was rather fine.

the beginning or early stages

From this reading From the very onset the game was wildly exciting, even to the bigger boys.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading Even Phil, as he jeered the ogre from the tall oak, forgot to call it a baby game, and as Jack executed his “flying squirrel trick,” which meant taking flying leaps from branch to branch, in order to view the land, he began to think that, after all, this sport with the infants was rather fine.

a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian

From this reading Faith, meanwhile, played her part as an anxious parent perfectly.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading Faith, meanwhile, played her part as an anxious parent perfectly.

completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers

From this reading Faith, meanwhile, played her part as an anxious parent perfectly.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Even Phil, as he jeered the ogre from the tall oak, forgot to call it a baby game, and as Jack executed his “flying squirrel trick,” which meant taking flying leaps from branch to branch, in order to view the land, he began to think that, after all, this sport with the infants was rather fine.

(of games) engaged in

From this reading Faith, meanwhile, played her part as an anxious parent perfectly.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading “QUITE ’STRORDINARY FUN.”

on the contrary

From this reading Even Phil, as he jeered the ogre from the tall oak, forgot to call it a baby game, and as Jack executed his “flying squirrel trick,” which meant taking flying leaps from branch to branch, in order to view the land, he began to think that, after all, this sport with the infants was rather fine.

plural of “shriek” — sharp piercing cry

From this reading Certainly if ear-piercing shrieks constituted “strordinary fun” Hubert’s statement was fully justified.

an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition

From this reading Even Phil, as he jeered the ogre from the tall oak, forgot to call it a baby game, and as Jack executed his “flying squirrel trick,” which meant taking flying leaps from branch to branch, in order to view the land, he began to think that, after all, this sport with the infants was rather fine.

a kind of arboreal rodent having a long bushy tail

From this reading Even Phil, as he jeered the ogre from the tall oak, forgot to call it a baby game, and as Jack executed his “flying squirrel trick,” which meant taking flying leaps from branch to branch, in order to view the land, he began to think that, after all, this sport with the infants was rather fine.

a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc

From this reading Certainly if ear-piercing shrieks constituted “strordinary fun” Hubert’s statement was fully justified.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading “QUITE ’STRORDINARY FUN.”

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading Even Phil, as he jeered the ogre from the tall oak, forgot to call it a baby game, and as Jack executed his “flying squirrel trick,” which meant taking flying leaps from branch to branch, in order to view the land, he began to think that, after all, this sport with the infants was rather fine.

great in vertical dimension; high in stature

From this reading Even Phil, as he jeered the ogre from the tall oak, forgot to call it a baby game, and as Jack executed his “flying squirrel trick,” which meant taking flying leaps from branch to branch, in order to view the land, he began to think that, after all, this sport with the infants was rather fine.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Even Phil, as he jeered the ogre from the tall oak, forgot to call it a baby game, and as Jack executed his “flying squirrel trick,” which meant taking flying leaps from branch to branch, in order to view the land, he began to think that, after all, this sport with the infants was rather fine.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading From the very onset the game was wildly exciting, even to the bigger boys.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading Even Phil, as he jeered the ogre from the tall oak, forgot to call it a baby game, and as Jack executed his “flying squirrel trick,” which meant taking flying leaps from branch to branch, in order to view the land, he began to think that, after all, this sport with the infants was rather fine.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Even Phil, as he jeered the ogre from the tall oak, forgot to call it a baby game, and as Jack executed his “flying squirrel trick,” which meant taking flying leaps from branch to branch, in order to view the land, he began to think that, after all, this sport with the infants was rather fine.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading From the very onset the game was wildly exciting, even to the bigger boys.

a cunning or deceitful action or device

From this reading Even Phil, as he jeered the ogre from the tall oak, forgot to call it a baby game, and as Jack executed his “flying squirrel trick,” which meant taking flying leaps from branch to branch, in order to view the land, he began to think that, after all, this sport with the infants was rather fine.

precisely as stated

From this reading From the very onset the game was wildly exciting, even to the bigger boys.

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading Even Phil, as he jeered the ogre from the tall oak, forgot to call it a baby game, and as Jack executed his “flying squirrel trick,” which meant taking flying leaps from branch to branch, in order to view the land, he began to think that, after all, this sport with the infants was rather fine.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Certainly if ear-piercing shrieks constituted “strordinary fun” Hubert’s statement was fully justified.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Even Phil, as he jeered the ogre from the tall oak, forgot to call it a baby game, and as Jack executed his “flying squirrel trick,” which meant taking flying leaps from branch to branch, in order to view the land, he began to think that, after all, this sport with the infants was rather fine.

to an extreme or greatly exaggerated degree

From this reading From the very onset the game was wildly exciting, even to the bigger boys.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Even Phil, as he jeered the ogre from the tall oak, forgot to call it a baby game, and as Jack executed his “flying squirrel trick,” which meant taking flying leaps from branch to branch, in order to view the land, he began to think that, after all, this sport with the infants was rather fine.