used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading GROPING IN THE DARK "Well, I feel as weak as a sick cat, after meeting with such an adventure as that!" exclaimed Jerry, after he and his three chums once more found themselves alone in the cabin.
accusednounUS /əˈkjuːzd/
a defendant in a criminal proceeding
From this reading "To think of our being accused of being common, every-day thieves!" grumbled the indignant Bluff.
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading GROPING IN THE DARK "Well, I feel as weak as a sick cat, after meeting with such an adventure as that!" exclaimed Jerry, after he and his three chums once more found themselves alone in the cabin.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading GROPING IN THE DARK "Well, I feel as weak as a sick cat, after meeting with such an adventure as that!" exclaimed Jerry, after he and his three chums once more found themselves alone in the cabin.
(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 "But I'm mighty glad to know my films are all right," Will burst forth with, and this remark showed that this important fact took precedence of all others in his mind.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading GROPING IN THE DARK "Well, I feel as weak as a sick cat, after meeting with such an adventure as that!" exclaimed Jerry, after he and his three chums once more found themselves alone in the cabin.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading GROPING IN THE DARK "Well, I feel as weak as a sick cat, after meeting with such an adventure as that!" exclaimed Jerry, after he and his three chums once more found themselves alone in the cabin.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading GROPING IN THE DARK "Well, I feel as weak as a sick cat, after meeting with such an adventure as that!" exclaimed Jerry, after he and his three chums once more found themselves alone in the cabin.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "But I'm mighty glad to know my films are all right," Will burst forth with, and this remark showed that this important fact took precedence of all others in his mind.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading GROPING IN THE DARK "Well, I feel as weak as a sick cat, after meeting with such an adventure as that!" exclaimed Jerry, after he and his three chums once more found themselves alone in the cabin.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Frank stepped over to the opening where the plank had been removed, and glanced down as he rubbed his chin reflectively.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading "To think of our being accused of being common, every-day thieves!" grumbled the indignant Bluff.
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading "Why, it just makes my blood fairly boil!"
BluffnounUS /blʌf/
a high steep bank (usually formed by river erosion)
From this reading "To think of our being accused of being common, every-day thieves!" grumbled the indignant Bluff.
boilverbUS /bɔɪl/
come to the boiling point and change from a liquid to vapor
From this reading "Why, it just makes my blood fairly boil!"
come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure
From this reading "But I'm mighty glad to know my films are all right," Will burst forth with, and this remark showed that this important fact took precedence of all others in his mind.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "But I'm mighty glad to know my films are all right," Will burst forth with, and this remark showed that this important fact took precedence of all others in his mind.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading GROPING IN THE DARK "Well, I feel as weak as a sick cat, after meeting with such an adventure as that!" exclaimed Jerry, after he and his three chums once more found themselves alone in the cabin.
feline mammal usually having thick soft fur and no ability to roar: domestic cats; wildcats
From this reading GROPING IN THE DARK "Well, I feel as weak as a sick cat, after meeting with such an adventure as that!" exclaimed Jerry, after he and his three chums once more found themselves alone in the cabin.
the protruding part of the lower jaw
From this reading Frank stepped over to the opening where the plank had been removed, and glanced down as he rubbed his chin reflectively.
chumsnounUS /tʃʌmz/
plural of “chum” — a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading GROPING IN THE DARK "Well, I feel as weak as a sick cat, after meeting with such an adventure as that!" exclaimed Jerry, after he and his three chums once more found themselves alone in the cabin.
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading "To think of our being accused of being common, every-day thieves!" grumbled the indignant Bluff.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading GROPING IN THE DARK "Well, I feel as weak as a sick cat, after meeting with such an adventure as that!" exclaimed Jerry, after he and his three chums once more found themselves alone in the cabin.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Frank stepped over to the opening where the plank had been removed, and glanced down as he rubbed his chin reflectively.
every-day
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From this reading "To think of our being accused of being common, every-day thieves!" grumbled the indignant Bluff.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading GROPING IN THE DARK "Well, I feel as weak as a sick cat, after meeting with such an adventure as that!" exclaimed Jerry, after he and his three chums once more found themselves alone in the cabin.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading "But I'm mighty glad to know my films are all right," Will burst forth with, and this remark showed that this important fact took precedence of all others in his mind.
to certain extent or degree
From this reading "Why, it just makes my blood fairly boil!"
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading GROPING IN THE DARK "Well, I feel as weak as a sick cat, after meeting with such an adventure as that!" exclaimed Jerry, after he and his three chums once more found themselves alone in the cabin.
filmsnounUS /fɪlmz/
plural of “film” — a form of entertainment that enacts a story by sound and a sequence of images giving the illusion of continuous movement
From this reading "But I'm mighty glad to know my films are all right," Will burst forth with, and this remark showed that this important fact took precedence of all others in his mind.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "But I'm mighty glad to know my films are all right," Will burst forth with, and this remark showed that this important fact took precedence of all others in his mind.
set up or found
From this reading GROPING IN THE DARK "Well, I feel as weak as a sick cat, after meeting with such an adventure as that!" exclaimed Jerry, after he and his three chums once more found themselves alone in the cabin.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading Frank stepped over to the opening where the plank had been removed, and glanced down as he rubbed his chin reflectively.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading "But I'm mighty glad to know my films are all right," Will burst forth with, and this remark showed that this important fact took precedence of all others in his mind.
past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading Frank stepped over to the opening where the plank had been removed, and glanced down as he rubbed his chin reflectively.
GROPINGadjectiveUS /ˈɡroʊpɪŋ/
acting with uncertainty or hesitance or lack of confidence
From this reading GROPING IN THE DARK "Well, I feel as weak as a sick cat, after meeting with such an adventure as that!" exclaimed Jerry, after he and his three chums once more found themselves alone in the cabin.
grumbledverbUS /ˈɡrʌmbəld/
past form of “grumble” — show one's unhappiness or critical attitude
From this reading "To think of our being accused of being common, every-day thieves!" grumbled the indignant Bluff.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Frank stepped over to the opening where the plank had been removed, and glanced down as he rubbed his chin reflectively.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading GROPING IN THE DARK "Well, I feel as weak as a sick cat, after meeting with such an adventure as that!" exclaimed Jerry, after he and his three chums once more found themselves alone in the cabin.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading GROPING IN THE DARK "Well, I feel as weak as a sick cat, after meeting with such an adventure as that!" exclaimed Jerry, after he and his three chums once more found themselves alone in the cabin.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading GROPING IN THE DARK "Well, I feel as weak as a sick cat, after meeting with such an adventure as that!" exclaimed Jerry, after he and his three chums once more found themselves alone in the cabin.
I'm
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From this reading "But I'm mighty glad to know my films are all right," Will burst forth with, and this remark showed that this important fact took precedence of all others in his mind.
of great significance or value
From this reading "But I'm mighty glad to know my films are all right," Will burst forth with, and this remark showed that this important fact took precedence of all others in his mind.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading GROPING IN THE DARK "Well, I feel as weak as a sick cat, after meeting with such an adventure as that!" exclaimed Jerry, after he and his three chums once more found themselves alone in the cabin.
indignantadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdɪɡnənt/
angered at something unjust or wrong
From this reading "To think of our being accused of being common, every-day thieves!" grumbled the indignant Bluff.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Why, it just makes my blood fairly boil!"
JerrynounUS /ˈdʒeri/
offensive term for a person of German descent
From this reading GROPING IN THE DARK "Well, I feel as weak as a sick cat, after meeting with such an adventure as that!" exclaimed Jerry, after he and his three chums once more found themselves alone in the cabin.
and nothing more
From this reading "Why, it just makes my blood fairly boil!"
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "But I'm mighty glad to know my films are all right," Will burst forth with, and this remark showed that this important fact took precedence of all others in his mind.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading "Why, it just makes my blood fairly boil!"
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading GROPING IN THE DARK "Well, I feel as weak as a sick cat, after meeting with such an adventure as that!" exclaimed Jerry, after he and his three chums once more found themselves alone in the cabin.
having or showing great strength or force or intensity
From this reading "But I'm mighty glad to know my films are all right," Will burst forth with, and this remark showed that this important fact took precedence of all others in his mind.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading "But I'm mighty glad to know my films are all right," Will burst forth with, and this remark showed that this important fact took precedence of all others in his mind.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading GROPING IN THE DARK "Well, I feel as weak as a sick cat, after meeting with such an adventure as that!" exclaimed Jerry, after he and his three chums once more found themselves alone in the cabin.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Why, it just makes my blood fairly boil!"
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "To think of our being accused of being common, every-day thieves!" grumbled the indignant Bluff.
on one occasion
From this reading GROPING IN THE DARK "Well, I feel as weak as a sick cat, after meeting with such an adventure as that!" exclaimed Jerry, after he and his three chums once more found themselves alone in the cabin.
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading Frank stepped over to the opening where the plank had been removed, and glanced down as he rubbed his chin reflectively.
others
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From this reading "But I'm mighty glad to know my films are all right," Will burst forth with, and this remark showed that this important fact took precedence of all others in his mind.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "To think of our being accused of being common, every-day thieves!" grumbled the indignant Bluff.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Frank stepped over to the opening where the plank had been removed, and glanced down as he rubbed his chin reflectively.
plankverbUS /plæŋk/
cover with planks
From this reading Frank stepped over to the opening where the plank had been removed, and glanced down as he rubbed his chin reflectively.
precedencenounUS /ˈpresədəns/
status established in order of importance or urgency
From this reading "But I'm mighty glad to know my films are all right," Will burst forth with, and this remark showed that this important fact took precedence of all others in his mind.
reflectivelyadverb
in a reflective manner
From this reading Frank stepped over to the opening where the plank had been removed, and glanced down as he rubbed his chin reflectively.
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading "But I'm mighty glad to know my films are all right," Will burst forth with, and this remark showed that this important fact took precedence of all others in his mind.
separated in relationship by a given degree of descent
From this reading Frank stepped over to the opening where the plank had been removed, and glanced down as he rubbed his chin reflectively.
precisely, exactly
From this reading "But I'm mighty glad to know my films are all right," Will burst forth with, and this remark showed that this important fact took precedence of all others in his mind.
rubbedverbUS /rʌbd/
inflected form of “rub” — move over something with pressure
From this reading Frank stepped over to the opening where the plank had been removed, and glanced down as he rubbed his chin reflectively.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading "But I'm mighty glad to know my films are all right," Will burst forth with, and this remark showed that this important fact took precedence of all others in his mind.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading GROPING IN THE DARK "Well, I feel as weak as a sick cat, after meeting with such an adventure as that!" exclaimed Jerry, after he and his three chums once more found themselves alone in the cabin.
inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step
From this reading Frank stepped over to the opening where the plank had been removed, and glanced down as he rubbed his chin reflectively.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading GROPING IN THE DARK "Well, I feel as weak as a sick cat, after meeting with such an adventure as that!" exclaimed Jerry, after he and his three chums once more found themselves alone in the cabin.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading GROPING IN THE DARK "Well, I feel as weak as a sick cat, after meeting with such an adventure as that!" exclaimed Jerry, after he and his three chums once more found themselves alone in the cabin.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading GROPING IN THE DARK "Well, I feel as weak as a sick cat, after meeting with such an adventure as that!" exclaimed Jerry, after he and his three chums once more found themselves alone in the cabin.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading GROPING IN THE DARK "Well, I feel as weak as a sick cat, after meeting with such an adventure as that!" exclaimed Jerry, after he and his three chums once more found themselves alone in the cabin.
thievesnounUS /θiːvz/
plural of “thief” — a criminal who takes property belonging to someone else with the intention of keeping it or selling it
From this reading "To think of our being accused of being common, every-day thieves!" grumbled the indignant Bluff.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "To think of our being accused of being common, every-day thieves!" grumbled the indignant Bluff.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "But I'm mighty glad to know my films are all right," Will burst forth with, and this remark showed that this important fact took precedence of all others in his mind.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading GROPING IN THE DARK "Well, I feel as weak as a sick cat, after meeting with such an adventure as that!" exclaimed Jerry, after he and his three chums once more found themselves alone in the cabin.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "To think of our being accused of being common, every-day thieves!" grumbled the indignant Bluff.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading "But I'm mighty glad to know my films are all right," Will burst forth with, and this remark showed that this important fact took precedence of all others in his mind.
wanting in physical strength
From this reading GROPING IN THE DARK "Well, I feel as weak as a sick cat, after meeting with such an adventure as that!" exclaimed Jerry, after he and his three chums once more found themselves alone in the cabin.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading GROPING IN THE DARK "Well, I feel as weak as a sick cat, after meeting with such an adventure as that!" exclaimed Jerry, after he and his three chums once more found themselves alone in the cabin.
in or at the place that
From this reading Frank stepped over to the opening where the plank had been removed, and glanced down as he rubbed his chin reflectively.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading "Why, it just makes my blood fairly boil!"
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "But I'm mighty glad to know my films are all right," Will burst forth with, and this remark showed that this important fact took precedence of all others in his mind.
in the company of; together with
From this reading GROPING IN THE DARK "Well, I feel as weak as a sick cat, after meeting with such an adventure as that!" exclaimed Jerry, after he and his three chums once more found themselves alone in the cabin.
