used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading PUTTING OUT A LIVELY BLAZE Pepper was so full of high spirits that at the supper table he could not resist the temptation to play a joke.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He saw Joe Nelson using his handkerchief and, on the sly, took up the pepper-shaker and dosed the cloth liberally with pepper.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Why, Nelson, what is the matter?" asked Mr. Strong, who was at the table that evening.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading PUTTING OUT A LIVELY BLAZE Pepper was so full of high spirits that at the supper table he could not resist the temptation to play a joke.
financial assistance in time of need
From this reading Poor Joe caught the full benefit of the pepper, and in the midst of the meal commenced to sneeze loudly.
BLAZEnounUS /bleɪz/
a strong flame that burns brightly
From this reading PUTTING OUT A LIVELY BLAZE Pepper was so full of high spirits that at the supper table he could not resist the temptation to play a joke.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading Poor Joe caught the full benefit of the pepper, and in the midst of the meal commenced to sneeze loudly.
artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers
From this reading He saw Joe Nelson using his handkerchief and, on the sly, took up the pepper-shaker and dosed the cloth liberally with pepper.
commencedverbUS /kəˈmenst/
past form of “commence” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Poor Joe caught the full benefit of the pepper, and in the midst of the meal commenced to sneeze loudly.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading PUTTING OUT A LIVELY BLAZE Pepper was so full of high spirits that at the supper table he could not resist the temptation to play a joke.
don't
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From this reading "I don't--ker-choo!--know!" stammered Joe.
dosedadjective
treated with some kind of application
From this reading He saw Joe Nelson using his handkerchief and, on the sly, took up the pepper-shaker and dosed the cloth liberally with pepper.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading "Why, Nelson, what is the matter?" asked Mr. Strong, who was at the table that evening.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading PUTTING OUT A LIVELY BLAZE Pepper was so full of high spirits that at the supper table he could not resist the temptation to play a joke.
a square piece of cloth used for wiping the eyes or nose or as a costume accessory
From this reading He saw Joe Nelson using his handkerchief and, on the sly, took up the pepper-shaker and dosed the cloth liberally with pepper.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading PUTTING OUT A LIVELY BLAZE Pepper was so full of high spirits that at the supper table he could not resist the temptation to play a joke.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading PUTTING OUT A LIVELY BLAZE Pepper was so full of high spirits that at the supper table he could not resist the temptation to play a joke.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He saw Joe Nelson using his handkerchief and, on the sly, took up the pepper-shaker and dosed the cloth liberally with pepper.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I don't--ker-choo!--know!" stammered Joe.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Poor Joe caught the full benefit of the pepper, and in the midst of the meal commenced to sneeze loudly.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Why, Nelson, what is the matter?" asked Mr. Strong, who was at the table that evening.
Joe
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From this reading He saw Joe Nelson using his handkerchief and, on the sly, took up the pepper-shaker and dosed the cloth liberally with pepper.
a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter
From this reading PUTTING OUT A LIVELY BLAZE Pepper was so full of high spirits that at the supper table he could not resist the temptation to play a joke.
ker-choo
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From this reading "I don't--ker-choo!--know!" stammered Joe.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "I don't--ker-choo!--know!" stammered Joe.
liberallyadverbUS /ˈlɪbɜːrəliː/
freely in a nonliteral manner
From this reading He saw Joe Nelson using his handkerchief and, on the sly, took up the pepper-shaker and dosed the cloth liberally with pepper.
full of life and energy
From this reading PUTTING OUT A LIVELY BLAZE Pepper was so full of high spirits that at the supper table he could not resist the temptation to play a joke.
loudlyadverbUS /ˈlaʊdli/
with relatively high volume
From this reading Poor Joe caught the full benefit of the pepper, and in the midst of the meal commenced to sneeze loudly.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading "Why, Nelson, what is the matter?" asked Mr. Strong, who was at the table that evening.
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading Poor Joe caught the full benefit of the pepper, and in the midst of the meal commenced to sneeze loudly.
the location of something surrounded by other things
From this reading Poor Joe caught the full benefit of the pepper, and in the midst of the meal commenced to sneeze loudly.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "Why, Nelson, what is the matter?" asked Mr. Strong, who was at the table that evening.
NelsonnounUS /ˈnelsən/
English admiral who defeated the French fleets of Napoleon but was mortally wounded at Trafalgar (1758-1805)
From this reading He saw Joe Nelson using his handkerchief and, on the sly, took up the pepper-shaker and dosed the cloth liberally with pepper.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading PUTTING OUT A LIVELY BLAZE Pepper was so full of high spirits that at the supper table he could not resist the temptation to play a joke.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading PUTTING OUT A LIVELY BLAZE Pepper was so full of high spirits that at the supper table he could not resist the temptation to play a joke.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He saw Joe Nelson using his handkerchief and, on the sly, took up the pepper-shaker and dosed the cloth liberally with pepper.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading PUTTING OUT A LIVELY BLAZE Pepper was so full of high spirits that at the supper table he could not resist the temptation to play a joke.
PepperverbUS /ˈpepər/
add pepper to
From this reading PUTTING OUT A LIVELY BLAZE Pepper was so full of high spirits that at the supper table he could not resist the temptation to play a joke.
pepper-shaker
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From this reading He saw Joe Nelson using his handkerchief and, on the sly, took up the pepper-shaker and dosed the cloth liberally with pepper.
participate in games or sport
From this reading PUTTING OUT A LIVELY BLAZE Pepper was so full of high spirits that at the supper table he could not resist the temptation to play a joke.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading Poor Joe caught the full benefit of the pepper, and in the midst of the meal commenced to sneeze loudly.
hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter
From this reading PUTTING OUT A LIVELY BLAZE Pepper was so full of high spirits that at the supper table he could not resist the temptation to play a joke.
elude, especially in a baffling way
From this reading PUTTING OUT A LIVELY BLAZE Pepper was so full of high spirits that at the supper table he could not resist the temptation to play a joke.
cut with a saw
From this reading He saw Joe Nelson using his handkerchief and, on the sly, took up the pepper-shaker and dosed the cloth liberally with pepper.
slyadjectiveUS /slaɪ/
marked by skill in deception
From this reading He saw Joe Nelson using his handkerchief and, on the sly, took up the pepper-shaker and dosed the cloth liberally with pepper.
sneezenounUS /sniːz/
a symptom consisting of the involuntary expulsion of air from the nose
From this reading Poor Joe caught the full benefit of the pepper, and in the midst of the meal commenced to sneeze loudly.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading PUTTING OUT A LIVELY BLAZE Pepper was so full of high spirits that at the supper table he could not resist the temptation to play a joke.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading PUTTING OUT A LIVELY BLAZE Pepper was so full of high spirits that at the supper table he could not resist the temptation to play a joke.
stammered
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From this reading "I don't--ker-choo!--know!" stammered Joe.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading "Why, Nelson, what is the matter?" asked Mr. Strong, who was at the table that evening.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading PUTTING OUT A LIVELY BLAZE Pepper was so full of high spirits that at the supper table he could not resist the temptation to play a joke.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading PUTTING OUT A LIVELY BLAZE Pepper was so full of high spirits that at the supper table he could not resist the temptation to play a joke.
temptationnounUS /temˈteɪʃən/
something that seduces or has the quality to seduce
From this reading PUTTING OUT A LIVELY BLAZE Pepper was so full of high spirits that at the supper table he could not resist the temptation to play a joke.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading PUTTING OUT A LIVELY BLAZE Pepper was so full of high spirits that at the supper table he could not resist the temptation to play a joke.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading PUTTING OUT A LIVELY BLAZE Pepper was so full of high spirits that at the supper table he could not resist the temptation to play a joke.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading PUTTING OUT A LIVELY BLAZE Pepper was so full of high spirits that at the supper table he could not resist the temptation to play a joke.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading He saw Joe Nelson using his handkerchief and, on the sly, took up the pepper-shaker and dosed the cloth liberally with pepper.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He saw Joe Nelson using his handkerchief and, on the sly, took up the pepper-shaker and dosed the cloth liberally with pepper.
usingnounUS /ˈjuːzɪŋ/
an act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly)
From this reading He saw Joe Nelson using his handkerchief and, on the sly, took up the pepper-shaker and dosed the cloth liberally with pepper.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading PUTTING OUT A LIVELY BLAZE Pepper was so full of high spirits that at the supper table he could not resist the temptation to play a joke.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "Why, Nelson, what is the matter?" asked Mr. Strong, who was at the table that evening.
which person or people
From this reading "Why, Nelson, what is the matter?" asked Mr. Strong, who was at the table that evening.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading "Why, Nelson, what is the matter?" asked Mr. Strong, who was at the table that evening.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He saw Joe Nelson using his handkerchief and, on the sly, took up the pepper-shaker and dosed the cloth liberally with pepper.
