used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading They were a different people, really.
ABOUTprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading ALL ABOUT THE GILLIGOGGS AND THE DROFFS The Droffs and the Gilligoggs had never understood each other.
(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 ALL ABOUT THE GILLIGOGGS AND THE DROFFS The Droffs and the Gilligoggs had never understood each other.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ALL ABOUT THE GILLIGOGGS AND THE DROFFS The Droffs and the Gilligoggs had never understood each other.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading They had short squat legs like tree trunks; short squat little bodies with arms to match, and heads that were too large for their bodies with eyes that were buried beneath long straggly shaggy fur.
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading They had short squat legs like tree trunks; short squat little bodies with arms to match, and heads that were too large for their bodies with eyes that were buried beneath long straggly shaggy fur.
plural of “body” — the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading They had short squat legs like tree trunks; short squat little bodies with arms to match, and heads that were too large for their bodies with eyes that were buried beneath long straggly shaggy fur.
placed in a grave
From this reading They had short squat legs like tree trunks; short squat little bodies with arms to match, and heads that were too large for their bodies with eyes that were buried beneath long straggly shaggy fur.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Their voices had a deep gruff sound not unlike a cave man might have sounded, and their words came out in a torrent of grunts that did not vary in tone and that did not exactly follow the rules of grammar.
a geological formation consisting of an underground enclosure with access from the surface of the ground or from the sea
From this reading Their voices had a deep gruff sound not unlike a cave man might have sounded, and their words came out in a torrent of grunts that did not vary in tone and that did not exactly follow the rules of grammar.
plural of “creature” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading For example, the Droffs were shaggy-looking creatures with forms that resembled the Wooly Mammoth.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading Their voices had a deep gruff sound not unlike a cave man might have sounded, and their words came out in a torrent of grunts that did not vary in tone and that did not exactly follow the rules of grammar.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Their voices had a deep gruff sound not unlike a cave man might have sounded, and their words came out in a torrent of grunts that did not vary in tone and that did not exactly follow the rules of grammar.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading They were a different people, really.
DROFFS
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From this reading ALL ABOUT THE GILLIGOGGS AND THE DROFFS The Droffs and the Gilligoggs had never understood each other.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading ALL ABOUT THE GILLIGOGGS AND THE DROFFS The Droffs and the Gilligoggs had never understood each other.
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading Their voices had a deep gruff sound not unlike a cave man might have sounded, and their words came out in a torrent of grunts that did not vary in tone and that did not exactly follow the rules of grammar.
an item of information that is typical of a class or group
From this reading For example, the Droffs were shaggy-looking creatures with forms that resembled the Wooly Mammoth.
opinion or judgment
From this reading They had short squat legs like tree trunks; short squat little bodies with arms to match, and heads that were too large for their bodies with eyes that were buried beneath long straggly shaggy fur.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Their voices had a deep gruff sound not unlike a cave man might have sounded, and their words came out in a torrent of grunts that did not vary in tone and that did not exactly follow the rules of grammar.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For example, the Droffs were shaggy-looking creatures with forms that resembled the Wooly Mammoth.
plural of “form” — the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading For example, the Droffs were shaggy-looking creatures with forms that resembled the Wooly Mammoth.
furnounUS /fɜːr/
the dressed hairy coat of a mammal
From this reading They had short squat legs like tree trunks; short squat little bodies with arms to match, and heads that were too large for their bodies with eyes that were buried beneath long straggly shaggy fur.
GILLIGOGGS
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From this reading ALL ABOUT THE GILLIGOGGS AND THE DROFFS The Droffs and the Gilligoggs had never understood each other.
grammarnounUS /ˈɡræmər/
the branch of linguistics that deals with syntax and morphology (and sometimes also deals with semantics)
From this reading Their voices had a deep gruff sound not unlike a cave man might have sounded, and their words came out in a torrent of grunts that did not vary in tone and that did not exactly follow the rules of grammar.
gruffadjectiveUS /ɡrʌf/
brusque and surly and forbidding
From this reading Their voices had a deep gruff sound not unlike a cave man might have sounded, and their words came out in a torrent of grunts that did not vary in tone and that did not exactly follow the rules of grammar.
gruntsnounUS /ɡrʌnts/
plural of “grunt” — the short low gruff noise of the kind made by hogs
From this reading Their voices had a deep gruff sound not unlike a cave man might have sounded, and their words came out in a torrent of grunts that did not vary in tone and that did not exactly follow the rules of grammar.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading ALL ABOUT THE GILLIGOGGS AND THE DROFFS The Droffs and the Gilligoggs had never understood each other.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Their voices had a deep gruff sound not unlike a cave man might have sounded, and their words came out in a torrent of grunts that did not vary in tone and that did not exactly follow the rules of grammar.
plural of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading They had short squat legs like tree trunks; short squat little bodies with arms to match, and heads that were too large for their bodies with eyes that were buried beneath long straggly shaggy fur.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Their voices had a deep gruff sound not unlike a cave man might have sounded, and their words came out in a torrent of grunts that did not vary in tone and that did not exactly follow the rules of grammar.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading They had short squat legs like tree trunks; short squat little bodies with arms to match, and heads that were too large for their bodies with eyes that were buried beneath long straggly shaggy fur.
staying power
From this reading They had short squat legs like tree trunks; short squat little bodies with arms to match, and heads that were too large for their bodies with eyes that were buried beneath long straggly shaggy fur.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading They had short squat legs like tree trunks; short squat little bodies with arms to match, and heads that were too large for their bodies with eyes that were buried beneath long straggly shaggy fur.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading They had short squat legs like tree trunks; short squat little bodies with arms to match, and heads that were too large for their bodies with eyes that were buried beneath long straggly shaggy fur.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading They had short squat legs like tree trunks; short squat little bodies with arms to match, and heads that were too large for their bodies with eyes that were buried beneath long straggly shaggy fur.
MammothadjectiveUS /ˈmæməθ/
so exceedingly large or extensive as to suggest a giant or mammoth
From this reading For example, the Droffs were shaggy-looking creatures with forms that resembled the Wooly Mammoth.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Their voices had a deep gruff sound not unlike a cave man might have sounded, and their words came out in a torrent of grunts that did not vary in tone and that did not exactly follow the rules of grammar.
be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
From this reading They had short squat legs like tree trunks; short squat little bodies with arms to match, and heads that were too large for their bodies with eyes that were buried beneath long straggly shaggy fur.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Their voices had a deep gruff sound not unlike a cave man might have sounded, and their words came out in a torrent of grunts that did not vary in tone and that did not exactly follow the rules of grammar.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading ALL ABOUT THE GILLIGOGGS AND THE DROFFS The Droffs and the Gilligoggs had never understood each other.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Their voices had a deep gruff sound not unlike a cave man might have sounded, and their words came out in a torrent of grunts that did not vary in tone and that did not exactly follow the rules of grammar.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Their voices had a deep gruff sound not unlike a cave man might have sounded, and their words came out in a torrent of grunts that did not vary in tone and that did not exactly follow the rules of grammar.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading ALL ABOUT THE GILLIGOGGS AND THE DROFFS The Droffs and the Gilligoggs had never understood each other.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Their voices had a deep gruff sound not unlike a cave man might have sounded, and their words came out in a torrent of grunts that did not vary in tone and that did not exactly follow the rules of grammar.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading They were a different people, really.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading They were a different people, really.
resembledverbUS /rɪˈzembəld/
past form of “resemble” — appear like; be similar or bear a likeness to
From this reading For example, the Droffs were shaggy-looking creatures with forms that resembled the Wooly Mammoth.
rulesnounUS /ruːlz/
plural of “rule” — a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading Their voices had a deep gruff sound not unlike a cave man might have sounded, and their words came out in a torrent of grunts that did not vary in tone and that did not exactly follow the rules of grammar.
shaggyadjectiveUS /ˈʃæɡi/
used of hair; thick and poorly groomed
From this reading They had short squat legs like tree trunks; short squat little bodies with arms to match, and heads that were too large for their bodies with eyes that were buried beneath long straggly shaggy fur.
shaggy-looking
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading For example, the Droffs were shaggy-looking creatures with forms that resembled the Wooly Mammoth.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading They had short squat legs like tree trunks; short squat little bodies with arms to match, and heads that were too large for their bodies with eyes that were buried beneath long straggly shaggy fur.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading Their voices had a deep gruff sound not unlike a cave man might have sounded, and their words came out in a torrent of grunts that did not vary in tone and that did not exactly follow the rules of grammar.
past form of “sound” — appear in a certain way
From this reading Their voices had a deep gruff sound not unlike a cave man might have sounded, and their words came out in a torrent of grunts that did not vary in tone and that did not exactly follow the rules of grammar.
squatverbUS /skwɑːt/
sit on one's heels
From this reading They had short squat legs like tree trunks; short squat little bodies with arms to match, and heads that were too large for their bodies with eyes that were buried beneath long straggly shaggy fur.
stragglyadjective
spreading out in different directions or distributed irregularly
From this reading They had short squat legs like tree trunks; short squat little bodies with arms to match, and heads that were too large for their bodies with eyes that were buried beneath long straggly shaggy fur.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading For example, the Droffs were shaggy-looking creatures with forms that resembled the Wooly Mammoth.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ALL ABOUT THE GILLIGOGGS AND THE DROFFS The Droffs and the Gilligoggs had never understood each other.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading They had short squat legs like tree trunks; short squat little bodies with arms to match, and heads that were too large for their bodies with eyes that were buried beneath long straggly shaggy fur.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were a different people, really.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading They had short squat legs like tree trunks; short squat little bodies with arms to match, and heads that were too large for their bodies with eyes that were buried beneath long straggly shaggy fur.
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading Their voices had a deep gruff sound not unlike a cave man might have sounded, and their words came out in a torrent of grunts that did not vary in tone and that did not exactly follow the rules of grammar.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading They had short squat legs like tree trunks; short squat little bodies with arms to match, and heads that were too large for their bodies with eyes that were buried beneath long straggly shaggy fur.
torrentnounUS /ˈtɔːrənt/
a heavy rain
From this reading Their voices had a deep gruff sound not unlike a cave man might have sounded, and their words came out in a torrent of grunts that did not vary in tone and that did not exactly follow the rules of grammar.
a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading They had short squat legs like tree trunks; short squat little bodies with arms to match, and heads that were too large for their bodies with eyes that were buried beneath long straggly shaggy fur.
trunksnounUS /trʌŋks/
(used in the plural) trousers that end at or above the knee
From this reading They had short squat legs like tree trunks; short squat little bodies with arms to match, and heads that were too large for their bodies with eyes that were buried beneath long straggly shaggy fur.
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading ALL ABOUT THE GILLIGOGGS AND THE DROFFS The Droffs and the Gilligoggs had never understood each other.
unlikeadjectiveUS /ənˈlaɪk/
marked by dissimilarity
From this reading Their voices had a deep gruff sound not unlike a cave man might have sounded, and their words came out in a torrent of grunts that did not vary in tone and that did not exactly follow the rules of grammar.
varyverbUS /ˈveri/
become different in some particular way, without permanently losing one's or its former characteristics or essence
From this reading Their voices had a deep gruff sound not unlike a cave man might have sounded, and their words came out in a torrent of grunts that did not vary in tone and that did not exactly follow the rules of grammar.
plural of “voice” — the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading Their voices had a deep gruff sound not unlike a cave man might have sounded, and their words came out in a torrent of grunts that did not vary in tone and that did not exactly follow the rules of grammar.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They were a different people, really.
in the company of; together with
From this reading For example, the Droffs were shaggy-looking creatures with forms that resembled the Wooly Mammoth.
WoolyadjectiveUS /ˈwʊli/
having a fluffy character or appearance
From this reading For example, the Droffs were shaggy-looking creatures with forms that resembled the Wooly Mammoth.
the words that are spoken
From this reading Their voices had a deep gruff sound not unlike a cave man might have sounded, and their words came out in a torrent of grunts that did not vary in tone and that did not exactly follow the rules of grammar.
