used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading OFF FOR THE CANYON Jerry, who was in the lead of the chase after Noddy and his cronies, came to a sudden resolve.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading OFF FOR THE CANYON Jerry, who was in the lead of the chase after Noddy and his cronies, came to a sudden resolve.
airshipnounUS /ˈerʃɪp/
a steerable self-propelled aircraft
From this reading What was the use of capturing the bully, when the recovered airship might need attention?
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading OFF FOR THE CANYON Jerry, who was in the lead of the chase after Noddy and his cronies, came to a sudden resolve.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading What was the use of capturing the bully, when the recovered airship might need attention?
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Let ’em get away.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Clearly it would be more profitable to look after their craft, and let Noddy escape, for the time being.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Clearly it would be more profitable to look after their craft, and let Noddy escape, for the time being.
bullynounUS /ˈbʊli/
a cruel and brutal fellow
From this reading What was the use of capturing the bully, when the recovered airship might need attention?
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading OFF FOR THE CANYON Jerry, who was in the lead of the chase after Noddy and his cronies, came to a sudden resolve.
CANYONnounUS /ˈkænjən/
a ravine formed by a river in an area with little rainfall
From this reading OFF FOR THE CANYON Jerry, who was in the lead of the chase after Noddy and his cronies, came to a sudden resolve.
capturingverbUS /ˈkæptʃərɪŋ/
-ing form of “capture” — succeed in representing or expressing something intangible
From this reading What was the use of capturing the bully, when the recovered airship might need attention?
go after with the intent to catch
From this reading OFF FOR THE CANYON Jerry, who was in the lead of the chase after Noddy and his cronies, came to a sudden resolve.
without doubt or question
From this reading Clearly it would be more profitable to look after their craft, and let Noddy escape, for the time being.
the skilled practice of a practical occupation
From this reading Clearly it would be more profitable to look after their craft, and let Noddy escape, for the time being.
croniesnounUS /ˈkroʊniz/
plural of “crony” — a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading OFF FOR THE CANYON Jerry, who was in the lead of the chase after Noddy and his cronies, came to a sudden resolve.
a quad with a square body
From this reading Let ’em get away.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading Clearly it would be more profitable to look after their craft, and let Noddy escape, for the time being.
plural of “fellow” — a boy or man
From this reading So Jerry shouted: “Hey, fellows, never mind.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading OFF FOR THE CANYON Jerry, who was in the lead of the chase after Noddy and his cronies, came to a sudden resolve.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Let ’em get away.
Hey
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading So Jerry shouted: “Hey, fellows, never mind.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading OFF FOR THE CANYON Jerry, who was in the lead of the chase after Noddy and his cronies, came to a sudden resolve.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading OFF FOR THE CANYON Jerry, who was in the lead of the chase after Noddy and his cronies, came to a sudden resolve.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Clearly it would be more profitable to look after their craft, and let Noddy escape, for the time being.
offensive term for a person of German descent
From this reading OFF FOR THE CANYON Jerry, who was in the lead of the chase after Noddy and his cronies, came to a sudden resolve.
take somebody somewhere
From this reading OFF FOR THE CANYON Jerry, who was in the lead of the chase after Noddy and his cronies, came to a sudden resolve.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Clearly it would be more profitable to look after their craft, and let Noddy escape, for the time being.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Clearly it would be more profitable to look after their craft, and let Noddy escape, for the time being.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading What was the use of capturing the bully, when the recovered airship might need attention?
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading So Jerry shouted: “Hey, fellows, never mind.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Clearly it would be more profitable to look after their craft, and let Noddy escape, for the time being.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading What was the use of capturing the bully, when the recovered airship might need attention?
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading So Jerry shouted: “Hey, fellows, never mind.
Noddy
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading OFF FOR THE CANYON Jerry, who was in the lead of the chase after Noddy and his cronies, came to a sudden resolve.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading OFF FOR THE CANYON Jerry, who was in the lead of the chase after Noddy and his cronies, came to a sudden resolve.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading OFF FOR THE CANYON Jerry, who was in the lead of the chase after Noddy and his cronies, came to a sudden resolve.
profitableadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːfətəbəl/
yielding material gain or profit
From this reading Clearly it would be more profitable to look after their craft, and let Noddy escape, for the time being.
freed from illness or injury
From this reading What was the use of capturing the bully, when the recovered airship might need attention?
resolveverbUS /riˈzɑːlv/
bring to an end; settle conclusively
From this reading OFF FOR THE CANYON Jerry, who was in the lead of the chase after Noddy and his cronies, came to a sudden resolve.
in a vehement outcry
From this reading So Jerry shouted: “Hey, fellows, never mind.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So Jerry shouted: “Hey, fellows, never mind.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading OFF FOR THE CANYON Jerry, who was in the lead of the chase after Noddy and his cronies, came to a sudden resolve.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading OFF FOR THE CANYON Jerry, who was in the lead of the chase after Noddy and his cronies, came to a sudden resolve.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Clearly it would be more profitable to look after their craft, and let Noddy escape, for the time being.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Clearly it would be more profitable to look after their craft, and let Noddy escape, for the time being.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading OFF FOR THE CANYON Jerry, who was in the lead of the chase after Noddy and his cronies, came to a sudden resolve.
the act of using
From this reading What was the use of capturing the bully, when the recovered airship might need attention?
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading OFF FOR THE CANYON Jerry, who was in the lead of the chase after Noddy and his cronies, came to a sudden resolve.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What was the use of capturing the bully, when the recovered airship might need attention?
at the time that
From this reading What was the use of capturing the bully, when the recovered airship might need attention?
which person or people
From this reading OFF FOR THE CANYON Jerry, who was in the lead of the chase after Noddy and his cronies, came to a sudden resolve.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Clearly it would be more profitable to look after their craft, and let Noddy escape, for the time being.
