used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “That’s what I’d like to know,” said Jerry in a low voice.
(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 “It’s him all right!” asserted Bob, with complete disregard for the rules of grammar.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE NIGHT ATTACK Instantly Ned and Bob turned to look in the direction indicated by Jerry.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Both the tall lad’s chums saw the individual referred to as “_le cochon_.”
assertedadjectiveUS /əˈsɜːrtɪd/
confidently declared to be so
From this reading “It’s him all right!” asserted Bob, with complete disregard for the rules of grammar.
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading THE NIGHT ATTACK Instantly Ned and Bob turned to look in the direction indicated by Jerry.
move up and down repeatedly
From this reading THE NIGHT ATTACK Instantly Ned and Bob turned to look in the direction indicated by Jerry.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Both the tall lad’s chums saw the individual referred to as “_le cochon_.”
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “But what’s he doing here?” demanded Ned.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE NIGHT ATTACK Instantly Ned and Bob turned to look in the direction indicated by Jerry.
chumsnounUS /tʃʌmz/
plural of “chum” — a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading Both the tall lad’s chums saw the individual referred to as “_le cochon_.”
cochon
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From this reading Both the tall lad’s chums saw the individual referred to as “_le cochon_.”
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading “It’s him all right!” asserted Bob, with complete disregard for the rules of grammar.
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading “But what’s he doing here?” demanded Ned.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading THE NIGHT ATTACK Instantly Ned and Bob turned to look in the direction indicated by Jerry.
disregardverbUS /ˌdɪsrɪˈɡɑːrd/
refuse to acknowledge
From this reading “It’s him all right!” asserted Bob, with complete disregard for the rules of grammar.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading “But what’s he doing here?” demanded Ned.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “It’s him all right!” asserted Bob, with complete disregard for the rules of grammar.
grammarnounUS /ˈɡræmər/
the branch of linguistics that deals with syntax and morphology (and sometimes also deals with semantics)
From this reading “It’s him all right!” asserted Bob, with complete disregard for the rules of grammar.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “But what’s he doing here?” demanded Ned.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading “But what’s he doing here?” demanded Ned.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “It’s him all right!” asserted Bob, with complete disregard for the rules of grammar.
I'd
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From this reading “That’s what I’d like to know,” said Jerry in a low voice.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE NIGHT ATTACK Instantly Ned and Bob turned to look in the direction indicated by Jerry.
indicatedverbUS /ˈɪndəkeɪtəd/
past form of “indicate” — be a signal for or a symptom of
From this reading THE NIGHT ATTACK Instantly Ned and Bob turned to look in the direction indicated by Jerry.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading Both the tall lad’s chums saw the individual referred to as “_le cochon_.”
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading THE NIGHT ATTACK Instantly Ned and Bob turned to look in the direction indicated by Jerry.
It's
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From this reading “It’s him all right!” asserted Bob, with complete disregard for the rules of grammar.
offensive term for a person of German descent
From this reading THE NIGHT ATTACK Instantly Ned and Bob turned to look in the direction indicated by Jerry.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading “That’s what I’d like to know,” said Jerry in a low voice.
lad's
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From this reading Both the tall lad’s chums saw the individual referred to as “_le cochon_.”
a chronic inflammatory collagen disease affecting connective tissue (skin or joints)
From this reading Both the tall lad’s chums saw the individual referred to as “_le cochon_.”
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading “That’s what I’d like to know,” said Jerry in a low voice.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading THE NIGHT ATTACK Instantly Ned and Bob turned to look in the direction indicated by Jerry.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading “That’s what I’d like to know,” said Jerry in a low voice.
Ned
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From this reading THE NIGHT ATTACK Instantly Ned and Bob turned to look in the direction indicated by Jerry.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading THE NIGHT ATTACK Instantly Ned and Bob turned to look in the direction indicated by Jerry.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “It’s him all right!” asserted Bob, with complete disregard for the rules of grammar.
referredverbUS /rəˈfɜːrd/
inflected form of “refer” — make reference to
From this reading Both the tall lad’s chums saw the individual referred to as “_le cochon_.”
precisely, exactly
From this reading “It’s him all right!” asserted Bob, with complete disregard for the rules of grammar.
rulesnounUS /ruːlz/
plural of “rule” — a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading “It’s him all right!” asserted Bob, with complete disregard for the rules of grammar.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “That’s what I’d like to know,” said Jerry in a low voice.
cut with a saw
From this reading Both the tall lad’s chums saw the individual referred to as “_le cochon_.”
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading Both the tall lad’s chums saw the individual referred to as “_le cochon_.”
That's
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From this reading “That’s what I’d like to know,” said Jerry in a low voice.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE NIGHT ATTACK Instantly Ned and Bob turned to look in the direction indicated by Jerry.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE NIGHT ATTACK Instantly Ned and Bob turned to look in the direction indicated by Jerry.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading THE NIGHT ATTACK Instantly Ned and Bob turned to look in the direction indicated by Jerry.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading “That’s what I’d like to know,” said Jerry in a low voice.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “That’s what I’d like to know,” said Jerry in a low voice.
what's
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From this reading “But what’s he doing here?” demanded Ned.
in the company of; together with
From this reading “It’s him all right!” asserted Bob, with complete disregard for the rules of grammar.
