used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading If he never did so again, Sandy lived up to his decision to turn over a new leaf for once.
adoptverbUS /əˈdɑːpt/
choose and follow; as of theories, ideas, policies, strategies or plans
From this reading Usually impulsive, generally quick to adopt any new suspicion, he surprised his chums by catching Larry by the coat and dragging him back to the ground as his foot rested on the wing-step bracing.
anew
From this reading If he never did so again, Sandy lived up to his decision to turn over a new leaf for once.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Usually impulsive, generally quick to adopt any new suspicion, he surprised his chums by catching Larry by the coat and dragging him back to the ground as his foot rested on the wing-step bracing.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Usually impulsive, generally quick to adopt any new suspicion, he surprised his chums by catching Larry by the coat and dragging him back to the ground as his foot rested on the wing-step bracing.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Usually impulsive, generally quick to adopt any new suspicion, he surprised his chums by catching Larry by the coat and dragging him back to the ground as his foot rested on the wing-step bracing.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Usually impulsive, generally quick to adopt any new suspicion, he surprised his chums by catching Larry by the coat and dragging him back to the ground as his foot rested on the wing-step bracing.
bracingnounUS /ˈbreɪsɪŋ/
a structural member used to stiffen a framework
From this reading Usually impulsive, generally quick to adopt any new suspicion, he surprised his chums by catching Larry by the coat and dragging him back to the ground as his foot rested on the wing-step bracing.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Usually impulsive, generally quick to adopt any new suspicion, he surprised his chums by catching Larry by the coat and dragging him back to the ground as his foot rested on the wing-step bracing.
catchingnounUS /ˈkætʃɪŋ/
(baseball) playing the position of catcher on a baseball team
From this reading Usually impulsive, generally quick to adopt any new suspicion, he surprised his chums by catching Larry by the coat and dragging him back to the ground as his foot rested on the wing-step bracing.
chumsnounUS /tʃʌmz/
plural of “chum” — a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading Usually impulsive, generally quick to adopt any new suspicion, he surprised his chums by catching Larry by the coat and dragging him back to the ground as his foot rested on the wing-step bracing.
an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
From this reading Usually impulsive, generally quick to adopt any new suspicion, he surprised his chums by catching Larry by the coat and dragging him back to the ground as his foot rested on the wing-step bracing.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading “No!” he cried.
the act of making up your mind about something
From this reading If he never did so again, Sandy lived up to his decision to turn over a new leaf for once.
someone who is a detective
From this reading Larry—Dick—you, Mister!
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading If he never did so again, Sandy lived up to his decision to turn over a new leaf for once.
draggingadjectiveUS /ˈdræɡɪŋ/
marked by a painfully slow and effortful manner
From this reading Usually impulsive, generally quick to adopt any new suspicion, he surprised his chums by catching Larry by the coat and dragging him back to the ground as his foot rested on the wing-step bracing.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Usually impulsive, generally quick to adopt any new suspicion, he surprised his chums by catching Larry by the coat and dragging him back to the ground as his foot rested on the wing-step bracing.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading If he never did so again, Sandy lived up to his decision to turn over a new leaf for once.
usually; as a rule
From this reading Usually impulsive, generally quick to adopt any new suspicion, he surprised his chums by catching Larry by the coat and dragging him back to the ground as his foot rested on the wing-step bracing.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading Usually impulsive, generally quick to adopt any new suspicion, he surprised his chums by catching Larry by the coat and dragging him back to the ground as his foot rested on the wing-step bracing.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If he never did so again, Sandy lived up to his decision to turn over a new leaf for once.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Usually impulsive, generally quick to adopt any new suspicion, he surprised his chums by catching Larry by the coat and dragging him back to the ground as his foot rested on the wing-step bracing.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading If he never did so again, Sandy lived up to his decision to turn over a new leaf for once.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If he never did so again, Sandy lived up to his decision to turn over a new leaf for once.
impulsiveadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpʌlsɪv/
proceeding from natural feeling or impulse without external stimulus
From this reading Usually impulsive, generally quick to adopt any new suspicion, he surprised his chums by catching Larry by the coat and dragging him back to the ground as his foot rested on the wing-step bracing.
Larry
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From this reading Usually impulsive, generally quick to adopt any new suspicion, he surprised his chums by catching Larry by the coat and dragging him back to the ground as his foot rested on the wing-step bracing.
leafnounUS /liːf/
the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading If he never did so again, Sandy lived up to his decision to turn over a new leaf for once.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading If he never did so again, Sandy lived up to his decision to turn over a new leaf for once.
MisternounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading Larry—Dick—you, Mister!
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading If he never did so again, Sandy lived up to his decision to turn over a new leaf for once.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading If he never did so again, Sandy lived up to his decision to turn over a new leaf for once.
not any; not one
From this reading “No!” he cried.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Usually impulsive, generally quick to adopt any new suspicion, he surprised his chums by catching Larry by the coat and dragging him back to the ground as his foot rested on the wing-step bracing.
on one occasion
From this reading If he never did so again, Sandy lived up to his decision to turn over a new leaf for once.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading If he never did so again, Sandy lived up to his decision to turn over a new leaf for once.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading Usually impulsive, generally quick to adopt any new suspicion, he surprised his chums by catching Larry by the coat and dragging him back to the ground as his foot rested on the wing-step bracing.
not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing
From this reading Usually impulsive, generally quick to adopt any new suspicion, he surprised his chums by catching Larry by the coat and dragging him back to the ground as his foot rested on the wing-step bracing.
SandyadjectiveUS /ˈsændi/
of hair color; pale yellowish to yellowish brown
From this reading If he never did so again, Sandy lived up to his decision to turn over a new leaf for once.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading If he never did so again, Sandy lived up to his decision to turn over a new leaf for once.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading Usually impulsive, generally quick to adopt any new suspicion, he surprised his chums by catching Larry by the coat and dragging him back to the ground as his foot rested on the wing-step bracing.
an impression that something might be the case
From this reading Usually impulsive, generally quick to adopt any new suspicion, he surprised his chums by catching Larry by the coat and dragging him back to the ground as his foot rested on the wing-step bracing.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Usually impulsive, generally quick to adopt any new suspicion, he surprised his chums by catching Larry by the coat and dragging him back to the ground as his foot rested on the wing-step bracing.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading If he never did so again, Sandy lived up to his decision to turn over a new leaf for once.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading If he never did so again, Sandy lived up to his decision to turn over a new leaf for once.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading If he never did so again, Sandy lived up to his decision to turn over a new leaf for once.
under normal conditions
From this reading Usually impulsive, generally quick to adopt any new suspicion, he surprised his chums by catching Larry by the coat and dragging him back to the ground as his foot rested on the wing-step bracing.
wing-step
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Usually impulsive, generally quick to adopt any new suspicion, he surprised his chums by catching Larry by the coat and dragging him back to the ground as his foot rested on the wing-step bracing.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Larry—Dick—you, Mister!
