used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading NODDY IN ADVANCE There was a moment’s pause, during which all the actors in the little rural comedy looked at each other.
actorsnounUS /ˈæktərz/
plural of “actor” — a theatrical performer
From this reading NODDY IN ADVANCE There was a moment’s pause, during which all the actors in the little rural comedy looked at each other.
move forward, also in the metaphorical sense
From this reading NODDY IN ADVANCE There was a moment’s pause, during which all the actors in the little rural comedy looked at each other.
farther along in physical or mental development
From this reading “Thet’s what we be!” cried the taller of the farmers, evidently Sim, as he advanced with ready pitchfork.
(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 NODDY IN ADVANCE There was a moment’s pause, during which all the actors in the little rural comedy looked at each other.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading “Are ye there, Sim an’ Jake?” gasped the constable.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And, as for the professor and the constable, they did more than look, for the scientist still had a firm hold of the other’s coat, and the man was pulling desperately to get away.
Areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “Are ye there, Sim an’ Jake?” gasped the constable.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading And, as for the professor and the constable, they did more than look, for the scientist still had a firm hold of the other’s coat, and the man was pulling desperately to get away.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading NODDY IN ADVANCE There was a moment’s pause, during which all the actors in the little rural comedy looked at each other.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading And, as for the professor and the constable, they did more than look, for the scientist still had a firm hold of the other’s coat, and the man was pulling desperately to get away.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “Thet’s what we be!” cried the taller of the farmers, evidently Sim, as he advanced with ready pitchfork.
an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
From this reading And, as for the professor and the constable, they did more than look, for the scientist still had a firm hold of the other’s coat, and the man was pulling desperately to get away.
comedynounUS /ˈkɑːmədi/
light and humorous drama with a happy ending
From this reading NODDY IN ADVANCE There was a moment’s pause, during which all the actors in the little rural comedy looked at each other.
constablenounUS /ˈkɑːnstəbəl/
a lawman with less authority and jurisdiction than a sheriff
From this reading And, as for the professor and the constable, they did more than look, for the scientist still had a firm hold of the other’s coat, and the man was pulling desperately to get away.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading “Thet’s what we be!” cried the taller of the farmers, evidently Sim, as he advanced with ready pitchfork.
desperatelyadverbUS /ˈdespərətli/
with great urgency
From this reading And, as for the professor and the constable, they did more than look, for the scientist still had a firm hold of the other’s coat, and the man was pulling desperately to get away.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading And, as for the professor and the constable, they did more than look, for the scientist still had a firm hold of the other’s coat, and the man was pulling desperately to get away.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading NODDY IN ADVANCE There was a moment’s pause, during which all the actors in the little rural comedy looked at each other.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading NODDY IN ADVANCE There was a moment’s pause, during which all the actors in the little rural comedy looked at each other.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading “Thet’s what we be!” cried the taller of the farmers, evidently Sim, as he advanced with ready pitchfork.
farmersnounUS /ˈfɑːrmərz/
plural of “farmer” — a person who operates a farm
From this reading “Thet’s what we be!” cried the taller of the farmers, evidently Sim, as he advanced with ready pitchfork.
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading And, as for the professor and the constable, they did more than look, for the scientist still had a firm hold of the other’s coat, and the man was pulling desperately to get away.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading And, as for the professor and the constable, they did more than look, for the scientist still had a firm hold of the other’s coat, and the man was pulling desperately to get away.
past form of “gasp” — breathe noisily, as when one is exhausted
From this reading “Are ye there, Sim an’ Jake?” gasped the constable.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading And, as for the professor and the constable, they did more than look, for the scientist still had a firm hold of the other’s coat, and the man was pulling desperately to get away.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading And, as for the professor and the constable, they did more than look, for the scientist still had a firm hold of the other’s coat, and the man was pulling desperately to get away.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Thet’s what we be!” cried the taller of the farmers, evidently Sim, as he advanced with ready pitchfork.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading And, as for the professor and the constable, they did more than look, for the scientist still had a firm hold of the other’s coat, and the man was pulling desperately to get away.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading NODDY IN ADVANCE There was a moment’s pause, during which all the actors in the little rural comedy looked at each other.
Jake
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Are ye there, Sim an’ Jake?” gasped the constable.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading NODDY IN ADVANCE There was a moment’s pause, during which all the actors in the little rural comedy looked at each other.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading And, as for the professor and the constable, they did more than look, for the scientist still had a firm hold of the other’s coat, and the man was pulling desperately to get away.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading NODDY IN ADVANCE There was a moment’s pause, during which all the actors in the little rural comedy looked at each other.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading And, as for the professor and the constable, they did more than look, for the scientist still had a firm hold of the other’s coat, and the man was pulling desperately to get away.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Me too,” put in Jake.
moment'snounUS /ˈmoʊmənts/
possessive form of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading NODDY IN ADVANCE There was a moment’s pause, during which all the actors in the little rural comedy looked at each other.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading And, as for the professor and the constable, they did more than look, for the scientist still had a firm hold of the other’s coat, and the man was pulling desperately to get away.
NODDY
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading NODDY IN ADVANCE There was a moment’s pause, during which all the actors in the little rural comedy looked at each other.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading And, as for the professor and the constable, they did more than look, for the scientist still had a firm hold of the other’s coat, and the man was pulling desperately to get away.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading NODDY IN ADVANCE There was a moment’s pause, during which all the actors in the little rural comedy looked at each other.
other's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading And, as for the professor and the constable, they did more than look, for the scientist still had a firm hold of the other’s coat, and the man was pulling desperately to get away.
a time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something
From this reading NODDY IN ADVANCE There was a moment’s pause, during which all the actors in the little rural comedy looked at each other.
pitchforknounUS /ˈpɪtʃfɔːrk/
a long-handled hand tool with sharp widely spaced prongs for lifting and pitching hay
From this reading “Thet’s what we be!” cried the taller of the farmers, evidently Sim, as he advanced with ready pitchfork.
someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
From this reading And, as for the professor and the constable, they did more than look, for the scientist still had a firm hold of the other’s coat, and the man was pulling desperately to get away.
the act of pulling; applying force to move something toward or with you
From this reading And, as for the professor and the constable, they did more than look, for the scientist still had a firm hold of the other’s coat, and the man was pulling desperately to get away.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading “Me too,” put in Jake.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading “Thet’s what we be!” cried the taller of the farmers, evidently Sim, as he advanced with ready pitchfork.
ruraladjectiveUS /ˈrʊrəl/
living in or characteristic of farming or country life
From this reading NODDY IN ADVANCE There was a moment’s pause, during which all the actors in the little rural comedy looked at each other.
scientistnounUS /ˈsaɪəntɪst/
a person with advanced knowledge of one or more sciences
From this reading And, as for the professor and the constable, they did more than look, for the scientist still had a firm hold of the other’s coat, and the man was pulling desperately to get away.
Sim
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Are ye there, Sim an’ Jake?” gasped the constable.
not in physical motion
From this reading And, as for the professor and the constable, they did more than look, for the scientist still had a firm hold of the other’s coat, and the man was pulling desperately to get away.
talleradjectiveUS /ˈtɔːlər/
comparative of “tall” — great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading “Thet’s what we be!” cried the taller of the farmers, evidently Sim, as he advanced with ready pitchfork.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading And, as for the professor and the constable, they did more than look, for the scientist still had a firm hold of the other’s coat, and the man was pulling desperately to get away.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading NODDY IN ADVANCE There was a moment’s pause, during which all the actors in the little rural comedy looked at each other.
in or at that place or location
From this reading NODDY IN ADVANCE There was a moment’s pause, during which all the actors in the little rural comedy looked at each other.
Thet's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Thet’s what we be!” cried the taller of the farmers, evidently Sim, as he advanced with ready pitchfork.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading And, as for the professor and the constable, they did more than look, for the scientist still had a firm hold of the other’s coat, and the man was pulling desperately to get away.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading And, as for the professor and the constable, they did more than look, for the scientist still had a firm hold of the other’s coat, and the man was pulling desperately to get away.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading “Me too,” put in Jake.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading NODDY IN ADVANCE There was a moment’s pause, during which all the actors in the little rural comedy looked at each other.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “Thet’s what we be!” cried the taller of the farmers, evidently Sim, as he advanced with ready pitchfork.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “Thet’s what we be!” cried the taller of the farmers, evidently Sim, as he advanced with ready pitchfork.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading NODDY IN ADVANCE There was a moment’s pause, during which all the actors in the little rural comedy looked at each other.
in the company of; together with
From this reading “Thet’s what we be!” cried the taller of the farmers, evidently Sim, as he advanced with ready pitchfork.
an old word for “you”, speaking to more than one person
From this reading “Are ye there, Sim an’ Jake?” gasped the constable.
