used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED INTERRUPTION “Say, fellows, it would be worth while going to see how he takes it,” remarked Ned, with a chuckle.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “Who are you talking about?”
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED INTERRUPTION “Say, fellows, it would be worth while going to see how he takes it,” remarked Ned, with a chuckle.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “And takes what?--explanation yourself,” put in Bob, as the three chums, and their two Western friends, paused at Jerry’s front gate.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “Who are you talking about?”
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “And takes what?--explanation yourself,” put in Bob, as the three chums, and their two Western friends, paused at Jerry’s front gate.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “And takes what?--explanation yourself,” put in Bob, as the three chums, and their two Western friends, paused at Jerry’s front gate.
barrownounUS /ˈbæroʊ/
the quantity that a barrow will hold
From this reading “Noddy Nixon,” went on Ned, laughing as he gazed down the road where the bully and his crony could still be seen trundling his barrow of dirt.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED INTERRUPTION “Say, fellows, it would be worth while going to see how he takes it,” remarked Ned, with a chuckle.
move up and down repeatedly
From this reading “And takes what?--explanation yourself,” put in Bob, as the three chums, and their two Western friends, paused at Jerry’s front gate.
bullynounUS /ˈbʊli/
a cruel and brutal fellow
From this reading “Noddy Nixon,” went on Ned, laughing as he gazed down the road where the bully and his crony could still be seen trundling his barrow of dirt.
chucklenounUS /ˈtʃʌkəl/
a soft partly suppressed laugh
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED INTERRUPTION “Say, fellows, it would be worth while going to see how he takes it,” remarked Ned, with a chuckle.
chumsnounUS /tʃʌmz/
plural of “chum” — a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading “And takes what?--explanation yourself,” put in Bob, as the three chums, and their two Western friends, paused at Jerry’s front gate.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading “Noddy Nixon,” went on Ned, laughing as he gazed down the road where the bully and his crony could still be seen trundling his barrow of dirt.
cronynounUS /ˈkroʊni/
a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading “Noddy Nixon,” went on Ned, laughing as he gazed down the road where the bully and his crony could still be seen trundling his barrow of dirt.
dirtnounUS /dɜːrt/
the part of the earth's surface consisting of humus and disintegrated rock
From this reading “Noddy Nixon,” went on Ned, laughing as he gazed down the road where the bully and his crony could still be seen trundling his barrow of dirt.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading “Noddy Nixon,” went on Ned, laughing as he gazed down the road where the bully and his crony could still be seen trundling his barrow of dirt.
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading “And takes what?--explanation yourself,” put in Bob, as the three chums, and their two Western friends, paused at Jerry’s front gate.
plural of “fellow” — a boy or man
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED INTERRUPTION “Say, fellows, it would be worth while going to see how he takes it,” remarked Ned, with a chuckle.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading “And takes what?--explanation yourself,” put in Bob, as the three chums, and their two Western friends, paused at Jerry’s front gate.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading “And takes what?--explanation yourself,” put in Bob, as the three chums, and their two Western friends, paused at Jerry’s front gate.
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading “And takes what?--explanation yourself,” put in Bob, as the three chums, and their two Western friends, paused at Jerry’s front gate.
past form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading “Noddy Nixon,” went on Ned, laughing as he gazed down the road where the bully and his crony could still be seen trundling his barrow of dirt.
the act of departing
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED INTERRUPTION “Say, fellows, it would be worth while going to see how he takes it,” remarked Ned, with a chuckle.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED INTERRUPTION “Say, fellows, it would be worth while going to see how he takes it,” remarked Ned, with a chuckle.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “Noddy Nixon,” went on Ned, laughing as he gazed down the road where the bully and his crony could still be seen trundling his barrow of dirt.
how
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From this reading AN UNEXPECTED INTERRUPTION “Say, fellows, it would be worth while going to see how he takes it,” remarked Ned, with a chuckle.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “And takes what?--explanation yourself,” put in Bob, as the three chums, and their two Western friends, paused at Jerry’s front gate.
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading “How who takes it?” inquired Jerry.
INTERRUPTIONnounUS /ˌɪntərˈʌpʃən/
an act of delaying or interrupting the continuity
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED INTERRUPTION “Say, fellows, it would be worth while going to see how he takes it,” remarked Ned, with a chuckle.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED INTERRUPTION “Say, fellows, it would be worth while going to see how he takes it,” remarked Ned, with a chuckle.
offensive term for a person of German descent
From this reading “How who takes it?” inquired Jerry.
Jerry'snounUS /ˈdʒeriz/
possessive form of “jerry” — offensive term for a person of German descent
From this reading “And takes what?--explanation yourself,” put in Bob, as the three chums, and their two Western friends, paused at Jerry’s front gate.
showing or feeling mirth or pleasure or happiness
From this reading “Noddy Nixon,” went on Ned, laughing as he gazed down the road where the bully and his crony could still be seen trundling his barrow of dirt.
Ned
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From this reading AN UNEXPECTED INTERRUPTION “Say, fellows, it would be worth while going to see how he takes it,” remarked Ned, with a chuckle.
NixonnounUS /ˈnɪksən/
vice president under Eisenhower and 37th President of the United States; resigned after the Watergate scandal in 1974 (1913-1994)
From this reading “Noddy Nixon,” went on Ned, laughing as he gazed down the road where the bully and his crony could still be seen trundling his barrow of dirt.
Noddy
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From this reading “Noddy Nixon,” went on Ned, laughing as he gazed down the road where the bully and his crony could still be seen trundling his barrow of dirt.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “Noddy Nixon,” went on Ned, laughing as he gazed down the road where the bully and his crony could still be seen trundling his barrow of dirt.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “Noddy Nixon,” went on Ned, laughing as he gazed down the road where the bully and his crony could still be seen trundling his barrow of dirt.
past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
From this reading “And takes what?--explanation yourself,” put in Bob, as the three chums, and their two Western friends, paused at Jerry’s front gate.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading “And takes what?--explanation yourself,” put in Bob, as the three chums, and their two Western friends, paused at Jerry’s front gate.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED INTERRUPTION “Say, fellows, it would be worth while going to see how he takes it,” remarked Ned, with a chuckle.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading “Noddy Nixon,” went on Ned, laughing as he gazed down the road where the bully and his crony could still be seen trundling his barrow of dirt.
express in words
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED INTERRUPTION “Say, fellows, it would be worth while going to see how he takes it,” remarked Ned, with a chuckle.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED INTERRUPTION “Say, fellows, it would be worth while going to see how he takes it,” remarked Ned, with a chuckle.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading “Noddy Nixon,” went on Ned, laughing as he gazed down the road where the bully and his crony could still be seen trundling his barrow of dirt.
not in physical motion
From this reading “Noddy Nixon,” went on Ned, laughing as he gazed down the road where the bully and his crony could still be seen trundling his barrow of dirt.
plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED INTERRUPTION “Say, fellows, it would be worth while going to see how he takes it,” remarked Ned, with a chuckle.
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading “Who are you talking about?”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “And takes what?--explanation yourself,” put in Bob, as the three chums, and their two Western friends, paused at Jerry’s front gate.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading “And takes what?--explanation yourself,” put in Bob, as the three chums, and their two Western friends, paused at Jerry’s front gate.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading “And takes what?--explanation yourself,” put in Bob, as the three chums, and their two Western friends, paused at Jerry’s front gate.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED INTERRUPTION “Say, fellows, it would be worth while going to see how he takes it,” remarked Ned, with a chuckle.
trundling
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From this reading “Noddy Nixon,” went on Ned, laughing as he gazed down the road where the bully and his crony could still be seen trundling his barrow of dirt.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading “And takes what?--explanation yourself,” put in Bob, as the three chums, and their two Western friends, paused at Jerry’s front gate.
not expected or anticipated
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED INTERRUPTION “Say, fellows, it would be worth while going to see how he takes it,” remarked Ned, with a chuckle.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading “Noddy Nixon,” went on Ned, laughing as he gazed down the road where the bully and his crony could still be seen trundling his barrow of dirt.
relating to or characteristic of the western parts of the world or the West as opposed to the eastern or oriental parts
From this reading “And takes what?--explanation yourself,” put in Bob, as the three chums, and their two Western friends, paused at Jerry’s front gate.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “And takes what?--explanation yourself,” put in Bob, as the three chums, and their two Western friends, paused at Jerry’s front gate.
in or at the place that
From this reading “Noddy Nixon,” went on Ned, laughing as he gazed down the road where the bully and his crony could still be seen trundling his barrow of dirt.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED INTERRUPTION “Say, fellows, it would be worth while going to see how he takes it,” remarked Ned, with a chuckle.
which person or people
From this reading “How who takes it?” inquired Jerry.
in the company of; together with
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED INTERRUPTION “Say, fellows, it would be worth while going to see how he takes it,” remarked Ned, with a chuckle.
an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED INTERRUPTION “Say, fellows, it would be worth while going to see how he takes it,” remarked Ned, with a chuckle.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED INTERRUPTION “Say, fellows, it would be worth while going to see how he takes it,” remarked Ned, with a chuckle.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Who are you talking about?”
used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action
From this reading “And takes what?--explanation yourself,” put in Bob, as the three chums, and their two Western friends, paused at Jerry’s front gate.
