used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading While the beast shackled in the chair kept up its hoarse growls and struggles, Grover outlined, for the benefit--it seemed--of a kangaroo--or the one in the chair--his deductions.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading While the beast shackled in the chair kept up its hoarse growls and struggles, Grover outlined, for the benefit--it seemed--of a kangaroo--or the one in the chair--his deductions.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading While the beast shackled in the chair kept up its hoarse growls and struggles, Grover outlined, for the benefit--it seemed--of a kangaroo--or the one in the chair--his deductions.
financial assistance in time of need
From this reading While the beast shackled in the chair kept up its hoarse growls and struggles, Grover outlined, for the benefit--it seemed--of a kangaroo--or the one in the chair--his deductions.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Roger had not guessed that, nor, by the exclamations, had the rest of the group--or most of them.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading While the beast shackled in the chair kept up its hoarse growls and struggles, Grover outlined, for the benefit--it seemed--of a kangaroo--or the one in the chair--his deductions.
showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others
From this reading "Was that clever?
deductionsnounUS /dɪˈdʌkʃənz/
plural of “deduction” — a reduction in the gross amount on which a tax is calculated; reduces taxes by the percentage fixed for the taxpayer's income bracket
From this reading While the beast shackled in the chair kept up its hoarse growls and struggles, Grover outlined, for the benefit--it seemed--of a kangaroo--or the one in the chair--his deductions.
exclamationsnounUS /ˌekskləˈmeɪʃənz/
plural of “exclamation” — an abrupt excited utterance
From this reading Roger had not guessed that, nor, by the exclamations, had the rest of the group--or most of them.
the organ of sight
From this reading To plan to steal a sacred gem under the pretext of replacing a fake one with the true Eye."
fakenounUS /feɪk/
something that is a counterfeit; not what it seems to be
From this reading To plan to steal a sacred gem under the pretext of replacing a fake one with the true Eye."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading While the beast shackled in the chair kept up its hoarse growls and struggles, Grover outlined, for the benefit--it seemed--of a kangaroo--or the one in the chair--his deductions.
gemnounUS /dʒem/
art highly prized for its beauty or perfection
From this reading To plan to steal a sacred gem under the pretext of replacing a fake one with the true Eye."
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading Roger had not guessed that, nor, by the exclamations, had the rest of the group--or most of them.
Grover
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From this reading While the beast shackled in the chair kept up its hoarse growls and struggles, Grover outlined, for the benefit--it seemed--of a kangaroo--or the one in the chair--his deductions.
growlsnounUS /ɡraʊlz/
plural of “growl” — the sound of growling (as made by animals)
From this reading While the beast shackled in the chair kept up its hoarse growls and struggles, Grover outlined, for the benefit--it seemed--of a kangaroo--or the one in the chair--his deductions.
past form of “guess” — expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading Roger had not guessed that, nor, by the exclamations, had the rest of the group--or most of them.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Roger had not guessed that, nor, by the exclamations, had the rest of the group--or most of them.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading While the beast shackled in the chair kept up its hoarse growls and struggles, Grover outlined, for the benefit--it seemed--of a kangaroo--or the one in the chair--his deductions.
hoarseadjectiveUS /hɔːrs/
deep and harsh sounding as if from shouting or illness or emotion
From this reading While the beast shackled in the chair kept up its hoarse growls and struggles, Grover outlined, for the benefit--it seemed--of a kangaroo--or the one in the chair--his deductions.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading While the beast shackled in the chair kept up its hoarse growls and struggles, Grover outlined, for the benefit--it seemed--of a kangaroo--or the one in the chair--his deductions.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading While the beast shackled in the chair kept up its hoarse growls and struggles, Grover outlined, for the benefit--it seemed--of a kangaroo--or the one in the chair--his deductions.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading While the beast shackled in the chair kept up its hoarse growls and struggles, Grover outlined, for the benefit--it seemed--of a kangaroo--or the one in the chair--his deductions.
kangaroonounUS /ˌkæŋɡərˈuː/
any of several herbivorous leaping marsupials of Australia and New Guinea having large powerful hind legs and a long thick tail
From this reading While the beast shackled in the chair kept up its hoarse growls and struggles, Grover outlined, for the benefit--it seemed--of a kangaroo--or the one in the chair--his deductions.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading While the beast shackled in the chair kept up its hoarse growls and struggles, Grover outlined, for the benefit--it seemed--of a kangaroo--or the one in the chair--his deductions.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading You know it was.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Roger had not guessed that, nor, by the exclamations, had the rest of the group--or most of them.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Roger had not guessed that, nor, by the exclamations, had the rest of the group--or most of them.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Roger had not guessed that, nor, by the exclamations, had the rest of the group--or most of them.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading While the beast shackled in the chair kept up its hoarse growls and struggles, Grover outlined, for the benefit--it seemed--of a kangaroo--or the one in the chair--his deductions.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading While the beast shackled in the chair kept up its hoarse growls and struggles, Grover outlined, for the benefit--it seemed--of a kangaroo--or the one in the chair--his deductions.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading While the beast shackled in the chair kept up its hoarse growls and struggles, Grover outlined, for the benefit--it seemed--of a kangaroo--or the one in the chair--his deductions.
outlinedadjectiveUS /ˈaʊtlaɪnd/
showing clearly the outline or profile or boundary
From this reading While the beast shackled in the chair kept up its hoarse growls and struggles, Grover outlined, for the benefit--it seemed--of a kangaroo--or the one in the chair--his deductions.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading To plan to steal a sacred gem under the pretext of replacing a fake one with the true Eye."
pretextnounUS /ˈpriːtekst/
something serving to conceal plans; a fictitious reason that is concocted in order to conceal the real reason
From this reading To plan to steal a sacred gem under the pretext of replacing a fake one with the true Eye."
replacingnounUS /rɪˈpleɪsɪŋ/
the act of furnishing an equivalent person or thing in the place of another
From this reading To plan to steal a sacred gem under the pretext of replacing a fake one with the true Eye."
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading Roger had not guessed that, nor, by the exclamations, had the rest of the group--or most of them.
Roger
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Roger had not guessed that, nor, by the exclamations, had the rest of the group--or most of them.
concerned with religion or religious purposes
From this reading To plan to steal a sacred gem under the pretext of replacing a fake one with the true Eye."
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading While the beast shackled in the chair kept up its hoarse growls and struggles, Grover outlined, for the benefit--it seemed--of a kangaroo--or the one in the chair--his deductions.
shackledadjectiveUS /ˈʃækəld/
bound by chains fastened around the ankles
From this reading While the beast shackled in the chair kept up its hoarse growls and struggles, Grover outlined, for the benefit--it seemed--of a kangaroo--or the one in the chair--his deductions.
stealverbUS /stiːl/
take without the owner's consent
From this reading To plan to steal a sacred gem under the pretext of replacing a fake one with the true Eye."
strugglesnounUS /ˈstrʌɡəlz/
plural of “struggle” — an energetic attempt to achieve something
From this reading While the beast shackled in the chair kept up its hoarse growls and struggles, Grover outlined, for the benefit--it seemed--of a kangaroo--or the one in the chair--his deductions.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Was that clever?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading While the beast shackled in the chair kept up its hoarse growls and struggles, Grover outlined, for the benefit--it seemed--of a kangaroo--or the one in the chair--his deductions.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Roger had not guessed that, nor, by the exclamations, had the rest of the group--or most of them.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading To plan to steal a sacred gem under the pretext of replacing a fake one with the true Eye."
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading To plan to steal a sacred gem under the pretext of replacing a fake one with the true Eye."
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading To plan to steal a sacred gem under the pretext of replacing a fake one with the true Eye."
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading While the beast shackled in the chair kept up its hoarse growls and struggles, Grover outlined, for the benefit--it seemed--of a kangaroo--or the one in the chair--his deductions.
Wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Was that clever?
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While the beast shackled in the chair kept up its hoarse growls and struggles, Grover outlined, for the benefit--it seemed--of a kangaroo--or the one in the chair--his deductions.
in the company of; together with
From this reading To plan to steal a sacred gem under the pretext of replacing a fake one with the true Eye."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You know it was.
