used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE FORAGING PARTY "A 'coon on two legs, as sure as you're born, Will!" ejaculated Bluff presently.
(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 "Frank, it's going to turn out a pretty fair picture, don't you think?" demanded the proud artist, thinking first of all of the success that had crowned his efforts.
a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination
From this reading "Frank, it's going to turn out a pretty fair picture, don't you think?" demanded the proud artist, thinking first of all of the success that had crowned his efforts.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE FORAGING PARTY "A 'coon on two legs, as sure as you're born, Will!" ejaculated Bluff presently.
bargainnounUS /ˈbɑːrɡən/
an agreement between parties (usually arrived at after discussion) fixing obligations of each
From this reading "A man with a white beard in the bargain!"
the hair growing on the lower part of a man's face
From this reading "A man with a white beard in the bargain!"
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "Seems like it, Will," replied the other; "but you've certainly given us a big surprise when you sprung this on the crowd.
BluffnounUS /blʌf/
a high steep bank (usually formed by river erosion)
From this reading THE FORAGING PARTY "A 'coon on two legs, as sure as you're born, Will!" ejaculated Bluff presently.
brought into existence
From this reading THE FORAGING PARTY "A 'coon on two legs, as sure as you're born, Will!" ejaculated Bluff presently.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "Seems like it, Will," replied the other; "but you've certainly given us a big surprise when you sprung this on the crowd.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading "Seems like it, Will," replied the other; "but you've certainly given us a big surprise when you sprung this on the crowd.
coonnounUS /kuːn/
an eccentric or undignified rustic
From this reading THE FORAGING PARTY "A 'coon on two legs, as sure as you're born, Will!" ejaculated Bluff presently.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "It's a man!" cried Jerry.
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading "Seems like it, Will," replied the other; "but you've certainly given us a big surprise when you sprung this on the crowd.
crownedadjectiveUS /kraʊnd/
having an (artificial) crown on a tooth
From this reading "Frank, it's going to turn out a pretty fair picture, don't you think?" demanded the proud artist, thinking first of all of the success that had crowned his efforts.
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading "Frank, it's going to turn out a pretty fair picture, don't you think?" demanded the proud artist, thinking first of all of the success that had crowned his efforts.
don't
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From this reading "Frank, it's going to turn out a pretty fair picture, don't you think?" demanded the proud artist, thinking first of all of the success that had crowned his efforts.
plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading "Frank, it's going to turn out a pretty fair picture, don't you think?" demanded the proud artist, thinking first of all of the success that had crowned his efforts.
ejaculated
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From this reading THE FORAGING PARTY "A 'coon on two legs, as sure as you're born, Will!" ejaculated Bluff presently.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading "Frank, it's going to turn out a pretty fair picture, don't you think?" demanded the proud artist, thinking first of all of the success that had crowned his efforts.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading "Frank, it's going to turn out a pretty fair picture, don't you think?" demanded the proud artist, thinking first of all of the success that had crowned his efforts.
FORAGINGnounUS /ˈfɔːrɪdʒɪŋ/
the act of searching for food and provisions
From this reading THE FORAGING PARTY "A 'coon on two legs, as sure as you're born, Will!" ejaculated Bluff presently.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading "Frank, it's going to turn out a pretty fair picture, don't you think?" demanded the proud artist, thinking first of all of the success that had crowned his efforts.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading "Seems like it, Will," replied the other; "but you've certainly given us a big surprise when you sprung this on the crowd.
the act of departing
From this reading "Frank, it's going to turn out a pretty fair picture, don't you think?" demanded the proud artist, thinking first of all of the success that had crowned his efforts.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "Frank, it's going to turn out a pretty fair picture, don't you think?" demanded the proud artist, thinking first of all of the success that had crowned his efforts.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Frank, it's going to turn out a pretty fair picture, don't you think?" demanded the proud artist, thinking first of all of the success that had crowned his efforts.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "A man with a white beard in the bargain!"
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Seems like it, Will," replied the other; "but you've certainly given us a big surprise when you sprung this on the crowd.
It's
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From this reading "It's a man!" cried Jerry.
JerrynounUS /ˈdʒeri/
offensive term for a person of German descent
From this reading "It's a man!" cried Jerry.
staying power
From this reading THE FORAGING PARTY "A 'coon on two legs, as sure as you're born, Will!" ejaculated Bluff presently.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "Seems like it, Will," replied the other; "but you've certainly given us a big surprise when you sprung this on the crowd.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "It's a man!" cried Jerry.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Frank, it's going to turn out a pretty fair picture, don't you think?" demanded the proud artist, thinking first of all of the success that had crowned his efforts.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE FORAGING PARTY "A 'coon on two legs, as sure as you're born, Will!" ejaculated Bluff presently.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading "Seems like it, Will," replied the other; "but you've certainly given us a big surprise when you sprung this on the crowd.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "Frank, it's going to turn out a pretty fair picture, don't you think?" demanded the proud artist, thinking first of all of the success that had crowned his efforts.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading THE FORAGING PARTY "A 'coon on two legs, as sure as you're born, Will!" ejaculated Bluff presently.
a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading "Frank, it's going to turn out a pretty fair picture, don't you think?" demanded the proud artist, thinking first of all of the success that had crowned his efforts.
in the near future
From this reading THE FORAGING PARTY "A 'coon on two legs, as sure as you're born, Will!" ejaculated Bluff presently.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading "Frank, it's going to turn out a pretty fair picture, don't you think?" demanded the proud artist, thinking first of all of the success that had crowned his efforts.
feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride
From this reading "Frank, it's going to turn out a pretty fair picture, don't you think?" demanded the proud artist, thinking first of all of the success that had crowned his efforts.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "Seems like it, Will," replied the other; "but you've certainly given us a big surprise when you sprung this on the crowd.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading "Seems like it, Will," replied the other; "but you've certainly given us a big surprise when you sprung this on the crowd.
sprungverbUS /sprʌŋ/
inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading "Seems like it, Will," replied the other; "but you've certainly given us a big surprise when you sprung this on the crowd.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading "Frank, it's going to turn out a pretty fair picture, don't you think?" demanded the proud artist, thinking first of all of the success that had crowned his efforts.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading THE FORAGING PARTY "A 'coon on two legs, as sure as you're born, Will!" ejaculated Bluff presently.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading "Seems like it, Will," replied the other; "but you've certainly given us a big surprise when you sprung this on the crowd.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Frank, it's going to turn out a pretty fair picture, don't you think?" demanded the proud artist, thinking first of all of the success that had crowned his efforts.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE FORAGING PARTY "A 'coon on two legs, as sure as you're born, Will!" ejaculated Bluff presently.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "Frank, it's going to turn out a pretty fair picture, don't you think?" demanded the proud artist, thinking first of all of the success that had crowned his efforts.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading "Frank, it's going to turn out a pretty fair picture, don't you think?" demanded the proud artist, thinking first of all of the success that had crowned his efforts.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Seems like it, Will," replied the other; "but you've certainly given us a big surprise when you sprung this on the crowd.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Frank, it's going to turn out a pretty fair picture, don't you think?" demanded the proud artist, thinking first of all of the success that had crowned his efforts.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading "Frank, it's going to turn out a pretty fair picture, don't you think?" demanded the proud artist, thinking first of all of the success that had crowned his efforts.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading THE FORAGING PARTY "A 'coon on two legs, as sure as you're born, Will!" ejaculated Bluff presently.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Seems like it, Will," replied the other; "but you've certainly given us a big surprise when you sprung this on the crowd.
at the time that
From this reading "Seems like it, Will," replied the other; "but you've certainly given us a big surprise when you sprung this on the crowd.
a Caucasian
From this reading "A man with a white beard in the bargain!"
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading THE FORAGING PARTY "A 'coon on two legs, as sure as you're born, Will!" ejaculated Bluff presently.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "A man with a white beard in the bargain!"
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Frank, it's going to turn out a pretty fair picture, don't you think?" demanded the proud artist, thinking first of all of the success that had crowned his efforts.
you're
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From this reading THE FORAGING PARTY "A 'coon on two legs, as sure as you're born, Will!" ejaculated Bluff presently.
you've
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From this reading "Seems like it, Will," replied the other; "but you've certainly given us a big surprise when you sprung this on the crowd.
