used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Try another heave, my friend," said Waroonga, in a tone of encouragement.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading There could be no doubt whatever about that, for a long strip of the chief's back was visible, as if a gusset of brown leather had been introduced into the blue coat, from the waist to the collar.
fear resulting from the awareness of danger
From this reading "What is that?" he said quickly, with looks of alarm, as he endeavoured to glance over his shoulder.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Buttchee tried, with the result of a mysterious and incomprehensible noise at his back.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading "Try another heave, my friend," said Waroonga, in a tone of encouragement.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "What is that?" he said quickly, with looks of alarm, as he endeavoured to glance over his shoulder.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Buttchee tried, with the result of a mysterious and incomprehensible noise at his back.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Buttchee tried, with the result of a mysterious and incomprehensible noise at his back.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading There could be no doubt whatever about that, for a long strip of the chief's back was visible, as if a gusset of brown leather had been introduced into the blue coat, from the waist to the collar.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading There could be no doubt whatever about that, for a long strip of the chief's back was visible, as if a gusset of brown leather had been introduced into the blue coat, from the waist to the collar.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading There could be no doubt whatever about that, for a long strip of the chief's back was visible, as if a gusset of brown leather had been introduced into the blue coat, from the waist to the collar.
an orange of low brightness and saturation
From this reading There could be no doubt whatever about that, for a long strip of the chief's back was visible, as if a gusset of brown leather had been introduced into the blue coat, from the waist to the collar.
come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure
From this reading "I fear," replied Waroonga with some hesitation, "that the coat has burst!"
Buttchee
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From this reading Buttchee tried, with the result of a mysterious and incomprehensible noise at his back.
chief'snounUS /tʃiːfs/
possessive form of “chief” — a person who is in charge
From this reading There could be no doubt whatever about that, for a long strip of the chief's back was visible, as if a gusset of brown leather had been introduced into the blue coat, from the waist to the collar.
an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
From this reading "I fear," replied Waroonga with some hesitation, "that the coat has burst!"
collarnounUS /ˈkɑːlər/
a band that fits around the neck and is usually folded over
From this reading There could be no doubt whatever about that, for a long strip of the chief's back was visible, as if a gusset of brown leather had been introduced into the blue coat, from the waist to the collar.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading There could be no doubt whatever about that, for a long strip of the chief's back was visible, as if a gusset of brown leather had been introduced into the blue coat, from the waist to the collar.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading There could be no doubt whatever about that, for a long strip of the chief's back was visible, as if a gusset of brown leather had been introduced into the blue coat, from the waist to the collar.
encouragementnounUS /enˈkɜːrɪdʒmənt/
the expression of approval and support
From this reading "Try another heave, my friend," said Waroonga, in a tone of encouragement.
endeavoured
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From this reading "What is that?" he said quickly, with looks of alarm, as he endeavoured to glance over his shoulder.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading "I fear," replied Waroonga with some hesitation, "that the coat has burst!"
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading There could be no doubt whatever about that, for a long strip of the chief's back was visible, as if a gusset of brown leather had been introduced into the blue coat, from the waist to the collar.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading "Try another heave, my friend," said Waroonga, in a tone of encouragement.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading There could be no doubt whatever about that, for a long strip of the chief's back was visible, as if a gusset of brown leather had been introduced into the blue coat, from the waist to the collar.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading "What is that?" he said quickly, with looks of alarm, as he endeavoured to glance over his shoulder.
gussetnoun
a piece of chain mail covering a place unprotected by armor plate
From this reading There could be no doubt whatever about that, for a long strip of the chief's back was visible, as if a gusset of brown leather had been introduced into the blue coat, from the waist to the collar.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading There could be no doubt whatever about that, for a long strip of the chief's back was visible, as if a gusset of brown leather had been introduced into the blue coat, from the waist to the collar.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I fear," replied Waroonga with some hesitation, "that the coat has burst!"
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "What is that?" he said quickly, with looks of alarm, as he endeavoured to glance over his shoulder.
heaveverbUS /hiːv/
utter a sound, as with obvious effort
From this reading "Try another heave, my friend," said Waroonga, in a tone of encouragement.
indecision in speech or action
From this reading "I fear," replied Waroonga with some hesitation, "that the coat has burst!"
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Buttchee tried, with the result of a mysterious and incomprehensible noise at his back.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I fear," replied Waroonga with some hesitation, "that the coat has burst!"
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading There could be no doubt whatever about that, for a long strip of the chief's back was visible, as if a gusset of brown leather had been introduced into the blue coat, from the waist to the collar.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Try another heave, my friend," said Waroonga, in a tone of encouragement.
incomprehensibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪŋkɑːmprəˈhensɪbəl/
incapable of being explained or accounted for
From this reading Buttchee tried, with the result of a mysterious and incomprehensible noise at his back.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading There could be no doubt whatever about that, for a long strip of the chief's back was visible, as if a gusset of brown leather had been introduced into the blue coat, from the waist to the collar.
past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally
From this reading There could be no doubt whatever about that, for a long strip of the chief's back was visible, as if a gusset of brown leather had been introduced into the blue coat, from the waist to the collar.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "What is that?" he said quickly, with looks of alarm, as he endeavoured to glance over his shoulder.
leathernounUS /ˈleðər/
an animal skin made smooth and flexible by removing the hair and then tanning
From this reading There could be no doubt whatever about that, for a long strip of the chief's back was visible, as if a gusset of brown leather had been introduced into the blue coat, from the waist to the collar.
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 There could be no doubt whatever about that, for a long strip of the chief's back was visible, as if a gusset of brown leather had been introduced into the blue coat, from the waist to the collar.
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading "What is that?" he said quickly, with looks of alarm, as he endeavoured to glance over his shoulder.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Try another heave, my friend," said Waroonga, in a tone of encouragement.
of an obscure nature
From this reading Buttchee tried, with the result of a mysterious and incomprehensible noise at his back.
not any; not one
From this reading There could be no doubt whatever about that, for a long strip of the chief's back was visible, as if a gusset of brown leather had been introduced into the blue coat, from the waist to the collar.
sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)
From this reading Buttchee tried, with the result of a mysterious and incomprehensible noise at his back.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Try another heave, my friend," said Waroonga, in a tone of encouragement.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading "What is that?" he said quickly, with looks of alarm, as he endeavoured to glance over his shoulder.
with speed
From this reading "What is that?" he said quickly, with looks of alarm, as he endeavoured to glance over his shoulder.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "I fear," replied Waroonga with some hesitation, "that the coat has burst!"
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Buttchee tried, with the result of a mysterious and incomprehensible noise at his back.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Try another heave, my friend," said Waroonga, in a tone of encouragement.
lift onto one's shoulders
From this reading "What is that?" he said quickly, with looks of alarm, as he endeavoured to glance over his shoulder.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading "I fear," replied Waroonga with some hesitation, "that the coat has burst!"
stripverbUS /strɪp/
take away possessions from someone
From this reading There could be no doubt whatever about that, for a long strip of the chief's back was visible, as if a gusset of brown leather had been introduced into the blue coat, from the waist to the collar.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "What is that?" he said quickly, with looks of alarm, as he endeavoured to glance over his shoulder.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Buttchee tried, with the result of a mysterious and incomprehensible noise at his back.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There could be no doubt whatever about that, for a long strip of the chief's back was visible, as if a gusset of brown leather had been introduced into the blue coat, from the waist to the collar.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "What is that?" he said quickly, with looks of alarm, as he endeavoured to glance over his shoulder.
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading "Try another heave, my friend," said Waroonga, in a tone of encouragement.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading Buttchee tried, with the result of a mysterious and incomprehensible noise at his back.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading "Try another heave, my friend," said Waroonga, in a tone of encouragement.
capable of being seen; or open to easy view
From this reading There could be no doubt whatever about that, for a long strip of the chief's back was visible, as if a gusset of brown leather had been introduced into the blue coat, from the waist to the collar.
the narrowing of the body between the ribs and hips
From this reading There could be no doubt whatever about that, for a long strip of the chief's back was visible, as if a gusset of brown leather had been introduced into the blue coat, from the waist to the collar.
Waroonga
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From this reading "Try another heave, my friend," said Waroonga, in a tone of encouragement.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There could be no doubt whatever about that, for a long strip of the chief's back was visible, as if a gusset of brown leather had been introduced into the blue coat, from the waist to the collar.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What is that?" he said quickly, with looks of alarm, as he endeavoured to glance over his shoulder.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading There could be no doubt whatever about that, for a long strip of the chief's back was visible, as if a gusset of brown leather had been introduced into the blue coat, from the waist to the collar.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Buttchee tried, with the result of a mysterious and incomprehensible noise at his back.
