used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “Ham, you simpleton, there’s no such thing as a ghost,” uttered Mr. Tremaine, sharply.
ainadjective
belonging to or on behalf of a specified person (especially yourself); preceded by a possessive
From this reading “Oh, ain’ dere, den?” demanded Ham, in high disgust at such ignorance.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading “Yo’ go out an’ meet it, den!”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He seized the steward by the collar, and dragged that frightened individual to his feet.
with anger
From this reading THE MYSTERY OF THE NIGHT “COME, get up, you imp!” roared Mr. Tremaine, angrily, as he bent over.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE MYSTERY OF THE NIGHT “COME, get up, you imp!” roared Mr. Tremaine, angrily, as he bent over.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “Oh, ain’ dere, den?” demanded Ham, in high disgust at such ignorance.
a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way
From this reading THE MYSTERY OF THE NIGHT “COME, get up, you imp!” roared Mr. Tremaine, angrily, as he bent over.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He seized the steward by the collar, and dragged that frightened individual to his feet.
collarnounUS /ˈkɑːlər/
a band that fits around the neck and is usually folded over
From this reading He seized the steward by the collar, and dragged that frightened individual to his feet.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading THE MYSTERY OF THE NIGHT “COME, get up, you imp!” roared Mr. Tremaine, angrily, as he bent over.
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading “Oh, ain’ dere, den?” demanded Ham, in high disgust at such ignorance.
dennounUS /den/
the habitation of wild animals
From this reading “Oh, ain’ dere, den?” demanded Ham, in high disgust at such ignorance.
dere
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From this reading “Oh, ain’ dere, den?” demanded Ham, in high disgust at such ignorance.
disgustverbUS /dɪsˈɡʌst/
fill with distaste
From this reading “Oh, ain’ dere, den?” demanded Ham, in high disgust at such ignorance.
inflected form of “drag” — pull, as against a resistance
From this reading He seized the steward by the collar, and dragged that frightened individual to his feet.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading He seized the steward by the collar, and dragged that frightened individual to his feet.
made afraid
From this reading He seized the steward by the collar, and dragged that frightened individual to his feet.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading THE MYSTERY OF THE NIGHT “COME, get up, you imp!” roared Mr. Tremaine, angrily, as he bent over.
a mental representation of some haunting experience
From this reading “Ham, you simpleton, there’s no such thing as a ghost,” uttered Mr. Tremaine, sharply.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading “Yo’ go out an’ meet it, den!”
HamnounUS /hæm/
meat cut from the thigh of a hog (usually smoked)
From this reading “Ham, you simpleton, there’s no such thing as a ghost,” uttered Mr. Tremaine, sharply.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE MYSTERY OF THE NIGHT “COME, get up, you imp!” roared Mr. Tremaine, angrily, as he bent over.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading “Oh, ain’ dere, den?” demanded Ham, in high disgust at such ignorance.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He seized the steward by the collar, and dragged that frightened individual to his feet.
the lack of knowledge or education
From this reading “Oh, ain’ dere, den?” demanded Ham, in high disgust at such ignorance.
impnounUS /ɪmp/
(folklore) fairies that are somewhat mischievous
From this reading THE MYSTERY OF THE NIGHT “COME, get up, you imp!” roared Mr. Tremaine, angrily, as he bent over.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “Oh, ain’ dere, den?” demanded Ham, in high disgust at such ignorance.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading He seized the steward by the collar, and dragged that frightened individual to his feet.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “Yo’ go out an’ meet it, den!”
come together
From this reading “Yo’ go out an’ meet it, den!”
a form of address for a man
From this reading THE MYSTERY OF THE NIGHT “COME, get up, you imp!” roared Mr. Tremaine, angrily, as he bent over.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading THE MYSTERY OF THE NIGHT “COME, get up, you imp!” roared Mr. Tremaine, angrily, as he bent over.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading THE MYSTERY OF THE NIGHT “COME, get up, you imp!” roared Mr. Tremaine, angrily, as he bent over.
not any; not one
From this reading “Ham, you simpleton, there’s no such thing as a ghost,” uttered Mr. Tremaine, sharply.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE MYSTERY OF THE NIGHT “COME, get up, you imp!” roared Mr. Tremaine, angrily, as he bent over.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading “Oh, ain’ dere, den?” demanded Ham, in high disgust at such ignorance.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading “Yo’ go out an’ meet it, den!”
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading THE MYSTERY OF THE NIGHT “COME, get up, you imp!” roared Mr. Tremaine, angrily, as he bent over.
roaredverbUS /rɔːrd/
past form of “roar” — make a loud noise, as of wind, water, or vehicles
From this reading THE MYSTERY OF THE NIGHT “COME, get up, you imp!” roared Mr. Tremaine, angrily, as he bent over.
past form of “seize” — take hold of; grab
From this reading He seized the steward by the collar, and dragged that frightened individual to his feet.
in an aggressive manner
From this reading “Ham, you simpleton, there’s no such thing as a ghost,” uttered Mr. Tremaine, sharply.
simpletonnoun
a person lacking intelligence or common sense
From this reading “Ham, you simpleton, there’s no such thing as a ghost,” uttered Mr. Tremaine, sharply.
stewardnounUS /ˈstuːərd/
someone who manages property or other affairs for someone else
From this reading He seized the steward by the collar, and dragged that frightened individual to his feet.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading “Ham, you simpleton, there’s no such thing as a ghost,” uttered Mr. Tremaine, sharply.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He seized the steward by the collar, and dragged that frightened individual to his feet.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MYSTERY OF THE NIGHT “COME, get up, you imp!” roared Mr. Tremaine, angrily, as he bent over.
there's
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From this reading “Ham, you simpleton, there’s no such thing as a ghost,” uttered Mr. Tremaine, sharply.
a special situation
From this reading “Ham, you simpleton, there’s no such thing as a ghost,” uttered Mr. Tremaine, sharply.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He seized the steward by the collar, and dragged that frightened individual to his feet.
Tremaine
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From this reading THE MYSTERY OF THE NIGHT “COME, get up, you imp!” roared Mr. Tremaine, angrily, as he bent over.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading THE MYSTERY OF THE NIGHT “COME, get up, you imp!” roared Mr. Tremaine, angrily, as he bent over.
communicated in words
From this reading “Ham, you simpleton, there’s no such thing as a ghost,” uttered Mr. Tremaine, sharply.
Yo
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From this reading “Yo’ go out an’ meet it, den!”
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading THE MYSTERY OF THE NIGHT “COME, get up, you imp!” roared Mr. Tremaine, angrily, as he bent over.
