used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading During the week which followed a number of things happened.
personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading Unless the lamp-post where he invariably hitched renewed acquaintance with his gray nag every morning, Uncle Billy almost felt it would walk away in indignation and disappointment.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Unless the lamp-post where he invariably hitched renewed acquaintance with his gray nag every morning, Uncle Billy almost felt it would walk away in indignation and disappointment.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Uncle Billy Hoonover would not pass the hovel guarded awfully and mutely with a tiny yellow flag tacked to one corner of it--an emblem with more power to repel than a legion of soldiers--and he could not stay away from town.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading First, Dink Scribbens took a wonderful and sudden turn for the better.
attendingnounUS /əˈtendɪŋ/
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading The fact that none of his family had become infected was a matter for marvel throughout the county, and the credit for their miraculous escape was of course given to the attending physician.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Uncle Billy Hoonover would not pass the hovel guarded awfully and mutely with a tiny yellow flag tacked to one corner of it--an emblem with more power to repel than a legion of soldiers--and he could not stay away from town.
awfullyadverbUS /ˈɑːfli/
used as intensifiers
From this reading Uncle Billy Hoonover would not pass the hovel guarded awfully and mutely with a tiny yellow flag tacked to one corner of it--an emblem with more power to repel than a legion of soldiers--and he could not stay away from town.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading The fact that none of his family had become infected was a matter for marvel throughout the county, and the credit for their miraculous escape was of course given to the attending physician.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading First, Dink Scribbens took a wonderful and sudden turn for the better.
a short stout club used primarily by policemen
From this reading Uncle Billy Hoonover would not pass the hovel guarded awfully and mutely with a tiny yellow flag tacked to one corner of it--an emblem with more power to repel than a legion of soldiers--and he could not stay away from town.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading Uncle Billy Hoonover would not pass the hovel guarded awfully and mutely with a tiny yellow flag tacked to one corner of it--an emblem with more power to repel than a legion of soldiers--and he could not stay away from town.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Uncle Billy Hoonover would not pass the hovel guarded awfully and mutely with a tiny yellow flag tacked to one corner of it--an emblem with more power to repel than a legion of soldiers--and he could not stay away from town.
(United Kingdom) a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government
From this reading The fact that none of his family had become infected was a matter for marvel throughout the county, and the credit for their miraculous escape was of course given to the attending physician.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading The fact that none of his family had become infected was a matter for marvel throughout the county, and the credit for their miraculous escape was of course given to the attending physician.
approval
From this reading The fact that none of his family had become infected was a matter for marvel throughout the county, and the credit for their miraculous escape was of course given to the attending physician.
DinknounUS /dɪŋk/
a couple who both have careers and no children (an acronym for dual income no kids)
From this reading First, Dink Scribbens took a wonderful and sudden turn for the better.
a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized
From this reading Unless the lamp-post where he invariably hitched renewed acquaintance with his gray nag every morning, Uncle Billy almost felt it would walk away in indignation and disappointment.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During the week which followed a number of things happened.
emblemnounUS /ˈembləm/
special design or visual object representing a quality, type, group, etc.
From this reading Uncle Billy Hoonover would not pass the hovel guarded awfully and mutely with a tiny yellow flag tacked to one corner of it--an emblem with more power to repel than a legion of soldiers--and he could not stay away from town.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading The fact that none of his family had become infected was a matter for marvel throughout the county, and the credit for their miraculous escape was of course given to the attending physician.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Unless the lamp-post where he invariably hitched renewed acquaintance with his gray nag every morning, Uncle Billy almost felt it would walk away in indignation and disappointment.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading The fact that none of his family had become infected was a matter for marvel throughout the county, and the credit for their miraculous escape was of course given to the attending physician.
a social unit living together
From this reading The fact that none of his family had become infected was a matter for marvel throughout the county, and the credit for their miraculous escape was of course given to the attending physician.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Unless the lamp-post where he invariably hitched renewed acquaintance with his gray nag every morning, Uncle Billy almost felt it would walk away in indignation and disappointment.
FirstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading First, Dink Scribbens took a wonderful and sudden turn for the better.
emblem usually consisting of a rectangular piece of cloth of distinctive design
From this reading Uncle Billy Hoonover would not pass the hovel guarded awfully and mutely with a tiny yellow flag tacked to one corner of it--an emblem with more power to repel than a legion of soldiers--and he could not stay away from town.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading During the week which followed a number of things happened.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading First, Dink Scribbens took a wonderful and sudden turn for the better.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Uncle Billy Hoonover would not pass the hovel guarded awfully and mutely with a tiny yellow flag tacked to one corner of it--an emblem with more power to repel than a legion of soldiers--and he could not stay away from town.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading The fact that none of his family had become infected was a matter for marvel throughout the county, and the credit for their miraculous escape was of course given to the attending physician.
a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading Unless the lamp-post where he invariably hitched renewed acquaintance with his gray nag every morning, Uncle Billy almost felt it would walk away in indignation and disappointment.
guardedadjectiveUS /ˈɡɑːrdəd/
prudent
From this reading Uncle Billy Hoonover would not pass the hovel guarded awfully and mutely with a tiny yellow flag tacked to one corner of it--an emblem with more power to repel than a legion of soldiers--and he could not stay away from town.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The fact that none of his family had become infected was a matter for marvel throughout the county, and the credit for their miraculous escape was of course given to the attending physician.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading During the week which followed a number of things happened.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Uncle Billy Hoonover would not pass the hovel guarded awfully and mutely with a tiny yellow flag tacked to one corner of it--an emblem with more power to repel than a legion of soldiers--and he could not stay away from town.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The fact that none of his family had become infected was a matter for marvel throughout the county, and the credit for their miraculous escape was of course given to the attending physician.
hitchedverbUS /hɪtʃt/
past form of “hitch” — to hook or entangle
From this reading Unless the lamp-post where he invariably hitched renewed acquaintance with his gray nag every morning, Uncle Billy almost felt it would walk away in indignation and disappointment.
Hoonover
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From this reading Uncle Billy Hoonover would not pass the hovel guarded awfully and mutely with a tiny yellow flag tacked to one corner of it--an emblem with more power to repel than a legion of soldiers--and he could not stay away from town.
hovelnounUS /ˈhʌvəl/
small crude shelter used as a dwelling
From this reading Uncle Billy Hoonover would not pass the hovel guarded awfully and mutely with a tiny yellow flag tacked to one corner of it--an emblem with more power to repel than a legion of soldiers--and he could not stay away from town.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Unless the lamp-post where he invariably hitched renewed acquaintance with his gray nag every morning, Uncle Billy almost felt it would walk away in indignation and disappointment.
a feeling of righteous anger
From this reading Unless the lamp-post where he invariably hitched renewed acquaintance with his gray nag every morning, Uncle Billy almost felt it would walk away in indignation and disappointment.
infectedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈfektɪd/
containing or resulting from disease-causing organisms
From this reading The fact that none of his family had become infected was a matter for marvel throughout the county, and the credit for their miraculous escape was of course given to the attending physician.
invariablyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈveriəbli/
without variation or change, in every case
From this reading Unless the lamp-post where he invariably hitched renewed acquaintance with his gray nag every morning, Uncle Billy almost felt it would walk away in indignation and disappointment.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Uncle Billy Hoonover would not pass the hovel guarded awfully and mutely with a tiny yellow flag tacked to one corner of it--an emblem with more power to repel than a legion of soldiers--and he could not stay away from town.
lamp-post
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Unless the lamp-post where he invariably hitched renewed acquaintance with his gray nag every morning, Uncle Billy almost felt it would walk away in indignation and disappointment.
legionnounUS /ˈliːdʒən/
archaic terms for army
From this reading Uncle Billy Hoonover would not pass the hovel guarded awfully and mutely with a tiny yellow flag tacked to one corner of it--an emblem with more power to repel than a legion of soldiers--and he could not stay away from town.
marvelverbUS /ˈmɑːrvəl/
be amazed at
From this reading The fact that none of his family had become infected was a matter for marvel throughout the county, and the credit for their miraculous escape was of course given to the attending physician.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading The fact that none of his family had become infected was a matter for marvel throughout the county, and the credit for their miraculous escape was of course given to the attending physician.
miraculousadjectiveUS /mərˈækjələs/
being or having the character of a miracle
From this reading The fact that none of his family had become infected was a matter for marvel throughout the county, and the credit for their miraculous escape was of course given to the attending physician.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Uncle Billy Hoonover would not pass the hovel guarded awfully and mutely with a tiny yellow flag tacked to one corner of it--an emblem with more power to repel than a legion of soldiers--and he could not stay away from town.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Unless the lamp-post where he invariably hitched renewed acquaintance with his gray nag every morning, Uncle Billy almost felt it would walk away in indignation and disappointment.
mutelyadverb
without speaking
From this reading Uncle Billy Hoonover would not pass the hovel guarded awfully and mutely with a tiny yellow flag tacked to one corner of it--an emblem with more power to repel than a legion of soldiers--and he could not stay away from town.
nagverbUS /næɡ/
bother persistently with trivial complaints
From this reading Unless the lamp-post where he invariably hitched renewed acquaintance with his gray nag every morning, Uncle Billy almost felt it would walk away in indignation and disappointment.
not one, and not any
From this reading The fact that none of his family had become infected was a matter for marvel throughout the county, and the credit for their miraculous escape was of course given to the attending physician.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Uncle Billy Hoonover would not pass the hovel guarded awfully and mutely with a tiny yellow flag tacked to one corner of it--an emblem with more power to repel than a legion of soldiers--and he could not stay away from town.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading During the week which followed a number of things happened.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading During the week which followed a number of things happened.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Uncle Billy Hoonover would not pass the hovel guarded awfully and mutely with a tiny yellow flag tacked to one corner of it--an emblem with more power to repel than a legion of soldiers--and he could not stay away from town.
go across or through
From this reading Uncle Billy Hoonover would not pass the hovel guarded awfully and mutely with a tiny yellow flag tacked to one corner of it--an emblem with more power to repel than a legion of soldiers--and he could not stay away from town.
physiciannounUS /fəˈzɪʃən/
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading The fact that none of his family had become infected was a matter for marvel throughout the county, and the credit for their miraculous escape was of course given to the attending physician.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading Uncle Billy Hoonover would not pass the hovel guarded awfully and mutely with a tiny yellow flag tacked to one corner of it--an emblem with more power to repel than a legion of soldiers--and he could not stay away from town.
renewedadjectiveUS /rɪˈnuːd/
restored to a new condition
From this reading Unless the lamp-post where he invariably hitched renewed acquaintance with his gray nag every morning, Uncle Billy almost felt it would walk away in indignation and disappointment.
repelverbUS /rɪˈpel/
cause to move back by force or influence
From this reading Uncle Billy Hoonover would not pass the hovel guarded awfully and mutely with a tiny yellow flag tacked to one corner of it--an emblem with more power to repel than a legion of soldiers--and he could not stay away from town.
Scribbens
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From this reading First, Dink Scribbens took a wonderful and sudden turn for the better.
plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading Uncle Billy Hoonover would not pass the hovel guarded awfully and mutely with a tiny yellow flag tacked to one corner of it--an emblem with more power to repel than a legion of soldiers--and he could not stay away from town.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Uncle Billy Hoonover would not pass the hovel guarded awfully and mutely with a tiny yellow flag tacked to one corner of it--an emblem with more power to repel than a legion of soldiers--and he could not stay away from town.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading First, Dink Scribbens took a wonderful and sudden turn for the better.
tackedverbUS /tækt/
past form of “tack” — fasten with tacks
From this reading Uncle Billy Hoonover would not pass the hovel guarded awfully and mutely with a tiny yellow flag tacked to one corner of it--an emblem with more power to repel than a legion of soldiers--and he could not stay away from town.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Uncle Billy Hoonover would not pass the hovel guarded awfully and mutely with a tiny yellow flag tacked to one corner of it--an emblem with more power to repel than a legion of soldiers--and he could not stay away from town.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The fact that none of his family had become infected was a matter for marvel throughout the county, and the credit for their miraculous escape was of course given to the attending physician.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading During the week which followed a number of things happened.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The fact that none of his family had become infected was a matter for marvel throughout the county, and the credit for their miraculous escape was of course given to the attending physician.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading During the week which followed a number of things happened.
in every part of a place, or for the whole of a period
From this reading The fact that none of his family had become infected was a matter for marvel throughout the county, and the credit for their miraculous escape was of course given to the attending physician.
very small
From this reading Uncle Billy Hoonover would not pass the hovel guarded awfully and mutely with a tiny yellow flag tacked to one corner of it--an emblem with more power to repel than a legion of soldiers--and he could not stay away from town.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The fact that none of his family had become infected was a matter for marvel throughout the county, and the credit for their miraculous escape was of course given to the attending physician.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading First, Dink Scribbens took a wonderful and sudden turn for the better.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading Uncle Billy Hoonover would not pass the hovel guarded awfully and mutely with a tiny yellow flag tacked to one corner of it--an emblem with more power to repel than a legion of soldiers--and he could not stay away from town.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading First, Dink Scribbens took a wonderful and sudden turn for the better.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading Uncle Billy Hoonover would not pass the hovel guarded awfully and mutely with a tiny yellow flag tacked to one corner of it--an emblem with more power to repel than a legion of soldiers--and he could not stay away from town.
except if; if not
From this reading Unless the lamp-post where he invariably hitched renewed acquaintance with his gray nag every morning, Uncle Billy almost felt it would walk away in indignation and disappointment.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading Unless the lamp-post where he invariably hitched renewed acquaintance with his gray nag every morning, Uncle Billy almost felt it would walk away in indignation and disappointment.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The fact that none of his family had become infected was a matter for marvel throughout the county, and the credit for their miraculous escape was of course given to the attending physician.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading During the week which followed a number of things happened.
in or at the place that
From this reading Unless the lamp-post where he invariably hitched renewed acquaintance with his gray nag every morning, Uncle Billy almost felt it would walk away in indignation and disappointment.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading During the week which followed a number of things happened.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Uncle Billy Hoonover would not pass the hovel guarded awfully and mutely with a tiny yellow flag tacked to one corner of it--an emblem with more power to repel than a legion of soldiers--and he could not stay away from town.
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading First, Dink Scribbens took a wonderful and sudden turn for the better.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Uncle Billy Hoonover would not pass the hovel guarded awfully and mutely with a tiny yellow flag tacked to one corner of it--an emblem with more power to repel than a legion of soldiers--and he could not stay away from town.
of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk
From this reading Uncle Billy Hoonover would not pass the hovel guarded awfully and mutely with a tiny yellow flag tacked to one corner of it--an emblem with more power to repel than a legion of soldiers--and he could not stay away from town.
