used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading JOE NELSON INDULGES IN A LITTLE MATCH-MAKING The moonlight had revealed the grotesque features of Joe Nelson!
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading Tresler returned his gun to its holster precipitately, and his action had in it all the chagrin of a man who has been "had" by a practical joker.
anew
From this reading He laughed while he watched his bear drop again to his hands and knees, and continue to crawl toward him, till the tears rolled down his cheeks.
(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 Tresler returned his gun to its holster precipitately, and his action had in it all the chagrin of a man who has been "had" by a practical joker.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Tresler returned his gun to its holster precipitately, and his action had in it all the chagrin of a man who has been "had" by a practical joker.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading On came the little fellow, enveloped in the full embracing folds of a large brown blanket, and his silent dogged progress warned Tresler that, as yet, his own presence was either unrealized or ignored in the earnestness of his unswerving purpose.
have
From this reading He laughed while he watched his bear drop again to his hands and knees, and continue to crawl toward him, till the tears rolled down his cheeks.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Tresler returned his gun to its holster precipitately, and his action had in it all the chagrin of a man who has been "had" by a practical joker.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading His discomfiture, however, quickly gave way before the humor of the situation, and he burst into a roar of laughter.
blanketnounUS /ˈblæŋkət/
bedding that keeps a person warm in bed
From this reading On came the little fellow, enveloped in the full embracing folds of a large brown blanket, and his silent dogged progress warned Tresler that, as yet, his own presence was either unrealized or ignored in the earnestness of his unswerving purpose.
an orange of low brightness and saturation
From this reading On came the little fellow, enveloped in the full embracing folds of a large brown blanket, and his silent dogged progress warned Tresler that, as yet, his own presence was either unrealized or ignored in the earnestness of his unswerving purpose.
come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure
From this reading His discomfiture, however, quickly gave way before the humor of the situation, and he burst into a roar of laughter.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Tresler returned his gun to its holster precipitately, and his action had in it all the chagrin of a man who has been "had" by a practical joker.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading On came the little fellow, enveloped in the full embracing folds of a large brown blanket, and his silent dogged progress warned Tresler that, as yet, his own presence was either unrealized or ignored in the earnestness of his unswerving purpose.
chagrinnounUS /ʃəˈɡrɪn/
strong feelings of embarrassment
From this reading Tresler returned his gun to its holster precipitately, and his action had in it all the chagrin of a man who has been "had" by a practical joker.
plural of “cheek” — either side of the face below the eyes
From this reading He laughed while he watched his bear drop again to his hands and knees, and continue to crawl toward him, till the tears rolled down his cheeks.
continue a certain state, condition, or activity
From this reading He laughed while he watched his bear drop again to his hands and knees, and continue to crawl toward him, till the tears rolled down his cheeks.
crawlverbUS /krɔːl/
move slowly; in the case of people or animals with the body near the ground
From this reading He laughed while he watched his bear drop again to his hands and knees, and continue to crawl toward him, till the tears rolled down his cheeks.
discomfiturenoun
anxious embarrassment
From this reading His discomfiture, however, quickly gave way before the humor of the situation, and he burst into a roar of laughter.
doggedadjectiveUS /dɔːɡd/
stubbornly unyielding
From this reading On came the little fellow, enveloped in the full embracing folds of a large brown blanket, and his silent dogged progress warned Tresler that, as yet, his own presence was either unrealized or ignored in the earnestness of his unswerving purpose.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading He laughed while he watched his bear drop again to his hands and knees, and continue to crawl toward him, till the tears rolled down his cheeks.
let fall to the ground
From this reading He laughed while he watched his bear drop again to his hands and knees, and continue to crawl toward him, till the tears rolled down his cheeks.
earnestnessnounUS /ˈɜːrnəstnəs/
an earnest and sincere feeling
From this reading On came the little fellow, enveloped in the full embracing folds of a large brown blanket, and his silent dogged progress warned Tresler that, as yet, his own presence was either unrealized or ignored in the earnestness of his unswerving purpose.
one or the other of two
From this reading On came the little fellow, enveloped in the full embracing folds of a large brown blanket, and his silent dogged progress warned Tresler that, as yet, his own presence was either unrealized or ignored in the earnestness of his unswerving purpose.
embracingnounUS /emˈbreɪsɪŋ/
the act of clasping another person in the arms (as in greeting or affection)
From this reading On came the little fellow, enveloped in the full embracing folds of a large brown blanket, and his silent dogged progress warned Tresler that, as yet, his own presence was either unrealized or ignored in the earnestness of his unswerving purpose.
envelopedverbUS /enˈveləpt/
past form of “envelop” — enclose or enfold completely with or as if with a covering
From this reading On came the little fellow, enveloped in the full embracing folds of a large brown blanket, and his silent dogged progress warned Tresler that, as yet, his own presence was either unrealized or ignored in the earnestness of his unswerving purpose.
plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading JOE NELSON INDULGES IN A LITTLE MATCH-MAKING The moonlight had revealed the grotesque features of Joe Nelson!
a boy or man
From this reading On came the little fellow, enveloped in the full embracing folds of a large brown blanket, and his silent dogged progress warned Tresler that, as yet, his own presence was either unrealized or ignored in the earnestness of his unswerving purpose.
foldsnounUS /foʊldz/
plural of “fold” — an angular or rounded shape made by folding
From this reading On came the little fellow, enveloped in the full embracing folds of a large brown blanket, and his silent dogged progress warned Tresler that, as yet, his own presence was either unrealized or ignored in the earnestness of his unswerving purpose.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading On came the little fellow, enveloped in the full embracing folds of a large brown blanket, and his silent dogged progress warned Tresler that, as yet, his own presence was either unrealized or ignored in the earnestness of his unswerving purpose.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading His discomfiture, however, quickly gave way before the humor of the situation, and he burst into a roar of laughter.
grotesqueadjectiveUS /ɡroʊˈtesk/
distorted and unnatural in shape or size; abnormal and hideous
From this reading JOE NELSON INDULGES IN A LITTLE MATCH-MAKING The moonlight had revealed the grotesque features of Joe Nelson!
a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
From this reading Tresler returned his gun to its holster precipitately, and his action had in it all the chagrin of a man who has been "had" by a practical joker.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading JOE NELSON INDULGES IN A LITTLE MATCH-MAKING The moonlight had revealed the grotesque features of Joe Nelson!
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading He laughed while he watched his bear drop again to his hands and knees, and continue to crawl toward him, till the tears rolled down his cheeks.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Tresler returned his gun to its holster precipitately, and his action had in it all the chagrin of a man who has been "had" by a practical joker.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His discomfiture, however, quickly gave way before the humor of the situation, and he burst into a roar of laughter.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He laughed while he watched his bear drop again to his hands and knees, and continue to crawl toward him, till the tears rolled down his cheeks.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Tresler returned his gun to its holster precipitately, and his action had in it all the chagrin of a man who has been "had" by a practical joker.
holsternounUS /ˈhoʊlstər/
a sheath (usually leather) for carrying a handgun
From this reading Tresler returned his gun to its holster precipitately, and his action had in it all the chagrin of a man who has been "had" by a practical joker.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading His discomfiture, however, quickly gave way before the humor of the situation, and he burst into a roar of laughter.
humornounUS /ˈhjuːmər/
a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter
From this reading His discomfiture, however, quickly gave way before the humor of the situation, and he burst into a roar of laughter.
ignoredadjectiveUS /ˌɪɡˈnɔːrd/
disregarded
From this reading On came the little fellow, enveloped in the full embracing folds of a large brown blanket, and his silent dogged progress warned Tresler that, as yet, his own presence was either unrealized or ignored in the earnestness of his unswerving purpose.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading JOE NELSON INDULGES IN A LITTLE MATCH-MAKING The moonlight had revealed the grotesque features of Joe Nelson!
INDULGESverbUS /ˌɪnˈdʌldʒɪz/
third-person singular of “indulge” — give free rein to
From this reading JOE NELSON INDULGES IN A LITTLE MATCH-MAKING The moonlight had revealed the grotesque features of Joe Nelson!
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading His discomfiture, however, quickly gave way before the humor of the situation, and he burst into a roar of laughter.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Tresler returned his gun to its holster precipitately, and his action had in it all the chagrin of a man who has been "had" by a practical joker.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Tresler returned his gun to its holster precipitately, and his action had in it all the chagrin of a man who has been "had" by a practical joker.
JOE
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From this reading JOE NELSON INDULGES IN A LITTLE MATCH-MAKING The moonlight had revealed the grotesque features of Joe Nelson!
jokernounUS /ˈdʒoʊkər/
a person who enjoys telling or playing jokes
From this reading Tresler returned his gun to its holster precipitately, and his action had in it all the chagrin of a man who has been "had" by a practical joker.
plural of “knee” — hinge joint in the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur and protected in front by the patella
From this reading He laughed while he watched his bear drop again to his hands and knees, and continue to crawl toward him, till the tears rolled down his cheeks.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading On came the little fellow, enveloped in the full embracing folds of a large brown blanket, and his silent dogged progress warned Tresler that, as yet, his own presence was either unrealized or ignored in the earnestness of his unswerving purpose.
past form of “laugh” — produce laughter
From this reading He laughed while he watched his bear drop again to his hands and knees, and continue to crawl toward him, till the tears rolled down his cheeks.
the sound of laughing
From this reading His discomfiture, however, quickly gave way before the humor of the situation, and he burst into a roar of laughter.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading JOE NELSON INDULGES IN A LITTLE MATCH-MAKING The moonlight had revealed the grotesque features of Joe Nelson!
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Tresler returned his gun to its holster precipitately, and his action had in it all the chagrin of a man who has been "had" by a practical joker.
MATCH-MAKING
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From this reading JOE NELSON INDULGES IN A LITTLE MATCH-MAKING The moonlight had revealed the grotesque features of Joe Nelson!
the light of the Moon
From this reading JOE NELSON INDULGES IN A LITTLE MATCH-MAKING The moonlight had revealed the grotesque features of Joe Nelson!
NELSONnounUS /ˈnelsən/
English admiral who defeated the French fleets of Napoleon but was mortally wounded at Trafalgar (1758-1805)
From this reading JOE NELSON INDULGES IN A LITTLE MATCH-MAKING The moonlight had revealed the grotesque features of Joe Nelson!
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading JOE NELSON INDULGES IN A LITTLE MATCH-MAKING The moonlight had revealed the grotesque features of Joe Nelson!
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On came the little fellow, enveloped in the full embracing folds of a large brown blanket, and his silent dogged progress warned Tresler that, as yet, his own presence was either unrealized or ignored in the earnestness of his unswerving purpose.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading On came the little fellow, enveloped in the full embracing folds of a large brown blanket, and his silent dogged progress warned Tresler that, as yet, his own presence was either unrealized or ignored in the earnestness of his unswerving purpose.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading On came the little fellow, enveloped in the full embracing folds of a large brown blanket, and his silent dogged progress warned Tresler that, as yet, his own presence was either unrealized or ignored in the earnestness of his unswerving purpose.
concerned with actual use or practice
From this reading Tresler returned his gun to its holster precipitately, and his action had in it all the chagrin of a man who has been "had" by a practical joker.
precipitatelyadverb
at breakneck speed
From this reading Tresler returned his gun to its holster precipitately, and his action had in it all the chagrin of a man who has been "had" by a practical joker.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading On came the little fellow, enveloped in the full embracing folds of a large brown blanket, and his silent dogged progress warned Tresler that, as yet, his own presence was either unrealized or ignored in the earnestness of his unswerving purpose.
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading On came the little fellow, enveloped in the full embracing folds of a large brown blanket, and his silent dogged progress warned Tresler that, as yet, his own presence was either unrealized or ignored in the earnestness of his unswerving purpose.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading On came the little fellow, enveloped in the full embracing folds of a large brown blanket, and his silent dogged progress warned Tresler that, as yet, his own presence was either unrealized or ignored in the earnestness of his unswerving purpose.
with speed
From this reading His discomfiture, however, quickly gave way before the humor of the situation, and he burst into a roar of laughter.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Tresler returned his gun to its holster precipitately, and his action had in it all the chagrin of a man who has been "had" by a practical joker.
past form of “reveal” — make visible
From this reading JOE NELSON INDULGES IN A LITTLE MATCH-MAKING The moonlight had revealed the grotesque features of Joe Nelson!
make a loud noise, as of wind, water, or vehicles
From this reading His discomfiture, however, quickly gave way before the humor of the situation, and he burst into a roar of laughter.
especially of petals or leaves in bud; having margins rolled inward
From this reading He laughed while he watched his bear drop again to his hands and knees, and continue to crawl toward him, till the tears rolled down his cheeks.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading On came the little fellow, enveloped in the full embracing folds of a large brown blanket, and his silent dogged progress warned Tresler that, as yet, his own presence was either unrealized or ignored in the earnestness of his unswerving purpose.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading His discomfiture, however, quickly gave way before the humor of the situation, and he burst into a roar of laughter.
the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)
From this reading He laughed while he watched his bear drop again to his hands and knees, and continue to crawl toward him, till the tears rolled down his cheeks.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading On came the little fellow, enveloped in the full embracing folds of a large brown blanket, and his silent dogged progress warned Tresler that, as yet, his own presence was either unrealized or ignored in the earnestness of his unswerving purpose.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading JOE NELSON INDULGES IN A LITTLE MATCH-MAKING The moonlight had revealed the grotesque features of Joe Nelson!
up to a particular time
From this reading He laughed while he watched his bear drop again to his hands and knees, and continue to crawl toward him, till the tears rolled down his cheeks.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Tresler returned his gun to its holster precipitately, and his action had in it all the chagrin of a man who has been "had" by a practical joker.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading He laughed while he watched his bear drop again to his hands and knees, and continue to crawl toward him, till the tears rolled down his cheeks.
Tresler
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From this reading Tresler returned his gun to its holster precipitately, and his action had in it all the chagrin of a man who has been "had" by a practical joker.
unrealizedadjectiveUS /ənˈriːəlaɪzd/
of persons; marked by failure to realize full potentialities
From this reading On came the little fellow, enveloped in the full embracing folds of a large brown blanket, and his silent dogged progress warned Tresler that, as yet, his own presence was either unrealized or ignored in the earnestness of his unswerving purpose.
unswervingadjectiveUS /ənˈswɜːrvɪŋ/
going directly ahead from one point to another without veering or turning aside
From this reading On came the little fellow, enveloped in the full embracing folds of a large brown blanket, and his silent dogged progress warned Tresler that, as yet, his own presence was either unrealized or ignored in the earnestness of his unswerving purpose.
past form of “warn” — notify of danger, potential harm, or risk
From this reading On came the little fellow, enveloped in the full embracing folds of a large brown blanket, and his silent dogged progress warned Tresler that, as yet, his own presence was either unrealized or ignored in the earnestness of his unswerving purpose.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading On came the little fellow, enveloped in the full embracing folds of a large brown blanket, and his silent dogged progress warned Tresler that, as yet, his own presence was either unrealized or ignored in the earnestness of his unswerving purpose.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading He laughed while he watched his bear drop again to his hands and knees, and continue to crawl toward him, till the tears rolled down his cheeks.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading His discomfiture, however, quickly gave way before the humor of the situation, and he burst into a roar of laughter.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading He laughed while he watched his bear drop again to his hands and knees, and continue to crawl toward him, till the tears rolled down his cheeks.
which person or people
From this reading Tresler returned his gun to its holster precipitately, and his action had in it all the chagrin of a man who has been "had" by a practical joker.
but in spite of that
From this reading On came the little fellow, enveloped in the full embracing folds of a large brown blanket, and his silent dogged progress warned Tresler that, as yet, his own presence was either unrealized or ignored in the earnestness of his unswerving purpose.
