used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ARBITRATION Like a heroine in a drama Nellie stood there, one sunburned hand thrust through the collar of each panting dog.
the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading The boys saw their advantage and ran like Indians through the patch of berries, tramping the ripe fruit under foot in their unreasoning anger.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The boys saw their advantage and ran like Indians through the patch of berries, tramping the ripe fruit under foot in their unreasoning anger.
a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance
From this reading The boys saw their advantage and ran like Indians through the patch of berries, tramping the ripe fruit under foot in their unreasoning anger.
ARBITRATIONnounUS /ˌɑːrbɪˈtreɪʃən/
(law) the hearing and determination of a dispute by an impartial referee agreed to by both parties (often used to settle disputes between labor and management)
From this reading ARBITRATION Like a heroine in a drama Nellie stood there, one sunburned hand thrust through the collar of each panting dog.
berriesnounUS /ˈberiz/
plural of “berry” — any of numerous small and pulpy edible fruits; used as desserts or in making jams and jellies and preserves
From this reading The boys saw their advantage and ran like Indians through the patch of berries, tramping the ripe fruit under foot in their unreasoning anger.
a youthful male person
From this reading Instantly every boy stood still.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading The boys saw their advantage and ran like Indians through the patch of berries, tramping the ripe fruit under foot in their unreasoning anger.
collarnounUS /ˈkɑːlər/
a band that fits around the neck and is usually folded over
From this reading ARBITRATION Like a heroine in a drama Nellie stood there, one sunburned hand thrust through the collar of each panting dog.
a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading ARBITRATION Like a heroine in a drama Nellie stood there, one sunburned hand thrust through the collar of each panting dog.
dramanounUS /ˈdrɑːmə/
a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage
From this reading ARBITRATION Like a heroine in a drama Nellie stood there, one sunburned hand thrust through the collar of each panting dog.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading ARBITRATION Like a heroine in a drama Nellie stood there, one sunburned hand thrust through the collar of each panting dog.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Instantly every boy stood still.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading The boys saw their advantage and ran like Indians through the patch of berries, tramping the ripe fruit under foot in their unreasoning anger.
the ripened reproductive body of a seed plant
From this reading The boys saw their advantage and ran like Indians through the patch of berries, tramping the ripe fruit under foot in their unreasoning anger.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Stop that!" shouted Nellie, "or I'll let them go!"
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading ARBITRATION Like a heroine in a drama Nellie stood there, one sunburned hand thrust through the collar of each panting dog.
heroinenounUS /ˈheroʊən/
the main good female character in a work of fiction
From this reading ARBITRATION Like a heroine in a drama Nellie stood there, one sunburned hand thrust through the collar of each panting dog.
Hey
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From this reading "Hey!
I'll
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From this reading Stop that!" shouted Nellie, "or I'll let them go!"
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ARBITRATION Like a heroine in a drama Nellie stood there, one sunburned hand thrust through the collar of each panting dog.
plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading The boys saw their advantage and ran like Indians through the patch of berries, tramping the ripe fruit under foot in their unreasoning anger.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading Instantly every boy stood still.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Stop that!" shouted Nellie, "or I'll let them go!"
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading ARBITRATION Like a heroine in a drama Nellie stood there, one sunburned hand thrust through the collar of each panting dog.
Nellie
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From this reading ARBITRATION Like a heroine in a drama Nellie stood there, one sunburned hand thrust through the collar of each panting dog.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ARBITRATION Like a heroine in a drama Nellie stood there, one sunburned hand thrust through the collar of each panting dog.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading ARBITRATION Like a heroine in a drama Nellie stood there, one sunburned hand thrust through the collar of each panting dog.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Stop that!" shouted Nellie, "or I'll let them go!"
pantingnounUS /ˈpæntɪŋ/
breathing heavily (as after exertion)
From this reading ARBITRATION Like a heroine in a drama Nellie stood there, one sunburned hand thrust through the collar of each panting dog.
patchnounUS /pætʃ/
a small contrasting part of something
From this reading The boys saw their advantage and ran like Indians through the patch of berries, tramping the ripe fruit under foot in their unreasoning anger.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading The boys saw their advantage and ran like Indians through the patch of berries, tramping the ripe fruit under foot in their unreasoning anger.
ripeadjectiveUS /raɪp/
fully developed or matured and ready to be eaten or used
From this reading The boys saw their advantage and ran like Indians through the patch of berries, tramping the ripe fruit under foot in their unreasoning anger.
cut with a saw
From this reading The boys saw their advantage and ran like Indians through the patch of berries, tramping the ripe fruit under foot in their unreasoning anger.
in a vehement outcry
From this reading Stop that!" shouted Nellie, "or I'll let them go!"
not in physical motion
From this reading Instantly every boy stood still.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading ARBITRATION Like a heroine in a drama Nellie stood there, one sunburned hand thrust through the collar of each panting dog.
come to a halt, stop moving
From this reading Stop that!" shouted Nellie, "or I'll let them go!"
sunburnedadjectiveUS /ˈsʌnbɜːrnd/
suffering from overexposure to direct sunlight
From this reading ARBITRATION Like a heroine in a drama Nellie stood there, one sunburned hand thrust through the collar of each panting dog.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Stop that!" shouted Nellie, "or I'll let them go!"
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ARBITRATION Like a heroine in a drama Nellie stood there, one sunburned hand thrust through the collar of each panting dog.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The boys saw their advantage and ran like Indians through the patch of berries, tramping the ripe fruit under foot in their unreasoning anger.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Stop that!" shouted Nellie, "or I'll let them go!"
in or at that place or location
From this reading ARBITRATION Like a heroine in a drama Nellie stood there, one sunburned hand thrust through the collar of each panting dog.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading ARBITRATION Like a heroine in a drama Nellie stood there, one sunburned hand thrust through the collar of each panting dog.
push forcefully
From this reading ARBITRATION Like a heroine in a drama Nellie stood there, one sunburned hand thrust through the collar of each panting dog.
trampingverbUS /ˈtræmpɪŋ/
-ing form of “tramp” — travel on foot, especially on a walking expedition
From this reading The boys saw their advantage and ran like Indians through the patch of berries, tramping the ripe fruit under foot in their unreasoning anger.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading The boys saw their advantage and ran like Indians through the patch of berries, tramping the ripe fruit under foot in their unreasoning anger.
unreasoningadjectiveUS /ənˈriːznɪŋ/
not based on reason or evidence
From this reading The boys saw their advantage and ran like Indians through the patch of berries, tramping the ripe fruit under foot in their unreasoning anger.
