used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “Well, if you asked me my opinion, I’d have to admit that I didn’t like the looks of a few of those lumberjacks.”
accusednounUS /əˈkjuːzd/
a defendant in a criminal proceeding
From this reading “But nobody has accused any of the loggers of the crime,” remarked Frank, and at that the head projecting from the opening at the door came a little further into view; which was pretty good evidence, Frank thought, that the wounded boy must take considerable interest in the discussion.
declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading “Well, if you asked me my opinion, I’d have to admit that I didn’t like the looks of a few of those lumberjacks.”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “But nobody has accused any of the loggers of the crime,” remarked Frank, and at that the head projecting from the opening at the door came a little further into view; which was pretty good evidence, Frank thought, that the wounded boy must take considerable interest in the discussion.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading “But nobody has accused any of the loggers of the crime,” remarked Frank, and at that the head projecting from the opening at the door came a little further into view; which was pretty good evidence, Frank thought, that the wounded boy must take considerable interest in the discussion.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “Well, wouldn’t that jar you?” remarked Bluff, as he heard what was contained in the brief communication from the lumberman.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “Well, if you asked me my opinion, I’d have to admit that I didn’t like the looks of a few of those lumberjacks.”
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “Tried to burn down the camp at Lumber Run, did they?” burst out Jerry.
BluffnounUS /blʌf/
a high steep bank (usually formed by river erosion)
From this reading “Well, wouldn’t that jar you?” remarked Bluff, as he heard what was contained in the brief communication from the lumberman.
a youthful male person
From this reading “But nobody has accused any of the loggers of the crime,” remarked Frank, and at that the head projecting from the opening at the door came a little further into view; which was pretty good evidence, Frank thought, that the wounded boy must take considerable interest in the discussion.
of short duration or distance
From this reading “Well, wouldn’t that jar you?” remarked Bluff, as he heard what was contained in the brief communication from the lumberman.
To consume or be consumed by fire.
From this reading “Tried to burn down the camp at Lumber Run, did they?” burst out Jerry.
come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure
From this reading “Tried to burn down the camp at Lumber Run, did they?” burst out Jerry.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “But nobody has accused any of the loggers of the crime,” remarked Frank, and at that the head projecting from the opening at the door came a little further into view; which was pretty good evidence, Frank thought, that the wounded boy must take considerable interest in the discussion.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading “But nobody has accused any of the loggers of the crime,” remarked Frank, and at that the head projecting from the opening at the door came a little further into view; which was pretty good evidence, Frank thought, that the wounded boy must take considerable interest in the discussion.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading “Tried to burn down the camp at Lumber Run, did they?” burst out Jerry.
communicationnounUS /kəˌmjuːnəˈkeɪʃən/
the activity of communicating; the activity of conveying information
From this reading “Well, wouldn’t that jar you?” remarked Bluff, as he heard what was contained in the brief communication from the lumberman.
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading “But nobody has accused any of the loggers of the crime,” remarked Frank, and at that the head projecting from the opening at the door came a little further into view; which was pretty good evidence, Frank thought, that the wounded boy must take considerable interest in the discussion.
gotten under control
From this reading “Well, wouldn’t that jar you?” remarked Bluff, as he heard what was contained in the brief communication from the lumberman.
(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act
From this reading “But nobody has accused any of the loggers of the crime,” remarked Frank, and at that the head projecting from the opening at the door came a little further into view; which was pretty good evidence, Frank thought, that the wounded boy must take considerable interest in the discussion.
DIDauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading DID TEDDY KNOW?
didn't
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From this reading “Well, if you asked me my opinion, I’d have to admit that I didn’t like the looks of a few of those lumberjacks.”
discussionnounUS /dɪˈskʌʃən/
an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic
From this reading “But nobody has accused any of the loggers of the crime,” remarked Frank, and at that the head projecting from the opening at the door came a little further into view; which was pretty good evidence, Frank thought, that the wounded boy must take considerable interest in the discussion.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading “But nobody has accused any of the loggers of the crime,” remarked Frank, and at that the head projecting from the opening at the door came a little further into view; which was pretty good evidence, Frank thought, that the wounded boy must take considerable interest in the discussion.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading “Tried to burn down the camp at Lumber Run, did they?” burst out Jerry.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading “But nobody has accused any of the loggers of the crime,” remarked Frank, and at that the head projecting from the opening at the door came a little further into view; which was pretty good evidence, Frank thought, that the wounded boy must take considerable interest in the discussion.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading “Well, if you asked me my opinion, I’d have to admit that I didn’t like the looks of a few of those lumberjacks.”
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading “But nobody has accused any of the loggers of the crime,” remarked Frank, and at that the head projecting from the opening at the door came a little further into view; which was pretty good evidence, Frank thought, that the wounded boy must take considerable interest in the discussion.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading “Well, wouldn’t that jar you?” remarked Bluff, as he heard what was contained in the brief communication from the lumberman.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading “But nobody has accused any of the loggers of the crime,” remarked Frank, and at that the head projecting from the opening at the door came a little further into view; which was pretty good evidence, Frank thought, that the wounded boy must take considerable interest in the discussion.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading “But nobody has accused any of the loggers of the crime,” remarked Frank, and at that the head projecting from the opening at the door came a little further into view; which was pretty good evidence, Frank thought, that the wounded boy must take considerable interest in the discussion.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “But nobody has accused any of the loggers of the crime,” remarked Frank, and at that the head projecting from the opening at the door came a little further into view; which was pretty good evidence, Frank thought, that the wounded boy must take considerable interest in the discussion.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “Well, if you asked me my opinion, I’d have to admit that I didn’t like the looks of a few of those lumberjacks.”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Well, wouldn’t that jar you?” remarked Bluff, as he heard what was contained in the brief communication from the lumberman.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading “But nobody has accused any of the loggers of the crime,” remarked Frank, and at that the head projecting from the opening at the door came a little further into view; which was pretty good evidence, Frank thought, that the wounded boy must take considerable interest in the discussion.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading “Well, wouldn’t that jar you?” remarked Bluff, as he heard what was contained in the brief communication from the lumberman.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Well, if you asked me my opinion, I’d have to admit that I didn’t like the looks of a few of those lumberjacks.”
I'd
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From this reading “Well, if you asked me my opinion, I’d have to admit that I didn’t like the looks of a few of those lumberjacks.”
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading “Well, if you asked me my opinion, I’d have to admit that I didn’t like the looks of a few of those lumberjacks.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “Well, wouldn’t that jar you?” remarked Bluff, as he heard what was contained in the brief communication from the lumberman.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading “But nobody has accused any of the loggers of the crime,” remarked Frank, and at that the head projecting from the opening at the door came a little further into view; which was pretty good evidence, Frank thought, that the wounded boy must take considerable interest in the discussion.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading “But nobody has accused any of the loggers of the crime,” remarked Frank, and at that the head projecting from the opening at the door came a little further into view; which was pretty good evidence, Frank thought, that the wounded boy must take considerable interest in the discussion.
jarverbUS /dʒɑːr/
be incompatible; be or come into conflict
From this reading “Well, wouldn’t that jar you?” remarked Bluff, as he heard what was contained in the brief communication from the lumberman.
offensive term for a person of German descent
From this reading “Tried to burn down the camp at Lumber Run, did they?” burst out Jerry.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading DID TEDDY KNOW?
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading “Well, if you asked me my opinion, I’d have to admit that I didn’t like the looks of a few of those lumberjacks.”
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading “But nobody has accused any of the loggers of the crime,” remarked Frank, and at that the head projecting from the opening at the door came a little further into view; which was pretty good evidence, Frank thought, that the wounded boy must take considerable interest in the discussion.
loggersnounUS /ˈlɑːɡərz/
plural of “logger” — a person who fells trees
From this reading “But nobody has accused any of the loggers of the crime,” remarked Frank, and at that the head projecting from the opening at the door came a little further into view; which was pretty good evidence, Frank thought, that the wounded boy must take considerable interest in the discussion.
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading “Well, if you asked me my opinion, I’d have to admit that I didn’t like the looks of a few of those lumberjacks.”
LumbernounUS /ˈlʌmbər/
the wood of trees cut and prepared for use as building material
From this reading “Tried to burn down the camp at Lumber Run, did they?” burst out Jerry.
lumberjacks
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Well, if you asked me my opinion, I’d have to admit that I didn’t like the looks of a few of those lumberjacks.”
lumbermannounUS /ˈlʌmbərmən/
a person who fells trees
From this reading “Well, wouldn’t that jar you?” remarked Bluff, as he heard what was contained in the brief communication from the lumberman.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Well, if you asked me my opinion, I’d have to admit that I didn’t like the looks of a few of those lumberjacks.”
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading “But nobody has accused any of the loggers of the crime,” remarked Frank, and at that the head projecting from the opening at the door came a little further into view; which was pretty good evidence, Frank thought, that the wounded boy must take considerable interest in the discussion.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “Well, if you asked me my opinion, I’d have to admit that I didn’t like the looks of a few of those lumberjacks.”
no person; not anyone
From this reading “But nobody has accused any of the loggers of the crime,” remarked Frank, and at that the head projecting from the opening at the door came a little further into view; which was pretty good evidence, Frank thought, that the wounded boy must take considerable interest in the discussion.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “Well, if you asked me my opinion, I’d have to admit that I didn’t like the looks of a few of those lumberjacks.”
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading “But nobody has accused any of the loggers of the crime,” remarked Frank, and at that the head projecting from the opening at the door came a little further into view; which was pretty good evidence, Frank thought, that the wounded boy must take considerable interest in the discussion.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading “Well, if you asked me my opinion, I’d have to admit that I didn’t like the looks of a few of those lumberjacks.”
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading “Tried to burn down the camp at Lumber Run, did they?” burst out Jerry.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading “But nobody has accused any of the loggers of the crime,” remarked Frank, and at that the head projecting from the opening at the door came a little further into view; which was pretty good evidence, Frank thought, that the wounded boy must take considerable interest in the discussion.
projectingadjectiveUS /prəˈdʒektɪŋ/
extending out above or beyond a surface or boundary
From this reading “But nobody has accused any of the loggers of the crime,” remarked Frank, and at that the head projecting from the opening at the door came a little further into view; which was pretty good evidence, Frank thought, that the wounded boy must take considerable interest in the discussion.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading “Well, wouldn’t that jar you?” remarked Bluff, as he heard what was contained in the brief communication from the lumberman.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading “Tried to burn down the camp at Lumber Run, did they?” burst out Jerry.
carry out
From this reading “But nobody has accused any of the loggers of the crime,” remarked Frank, and at that the head projecting from the opening at the door came a little further into view; which was pretty good evidence, Frank thought, that the wounded boy must take considerable interest in the discussion.
TEDDYnounUS /ˈtedi/
plaything consisting of a child's toy bear (usually plush and stuffed with soft materials)
From this reading DID TEDDY KNOW?
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “Well, wouldn’t that jar you?” remarked Bluff, as he heard what was contained in the brief communication from the lumberman.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “Well, wouldn’t that jar you?” remarked Bluff, as he heard what was contained in the brief communication from the lumberman.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Tried to burn down the camp at Lumber Run, did they?” burst out Jerry.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading “Well, if you asked me my opinion, I’d have to admit that I didn’t like the looks of a few of those lumberjacks.”
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading “But nobody has accused any of the loggers of the crime,” remarked Frank, and at that the head projecting from the opening at the door came a little further into view; which was pretty good evidence, Frank thought, that the wounded boy must take considerable interest in the discussion.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “Tried to burn down the camp at Lumber Run, did they?” burst out Jerry.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading “Tried to burn down the camp at Lumber Run, did they?” burst out Jerry.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading “But nobody has accused any of the loggers of the crime,” remarked Frank, and at that the head projecting from the opening at the door came a little further into view; which was pretty good evidence, Frank thought, that the wounded boy must take considerable interest in the discussion.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Well, wouldn’t that jar you?” remarked Bluff, as he heard what was contained in the brief communication from the lumberman.
(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 “Well, wouldn’t that jar you?” remarked Bluff, as he heard what was contained in the brief communication from the lumberman.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “Well, wouldn’t that jar you?” remarked Bluff, as he heard what was contained in the brief communication from the lumberman.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading “But nobody has accused any of the loggers of the crime,” remarked Frank, and at that the head projecting from the opening at the door came a little further into view; which was pretty good evidence, Frank thought, that the wounded boy must take considerable interest in the discussion.
wouldn't
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From this reading “Well, wouldn’t that jar you?” remarked Bluff, as he heard what was contained in the brief communication from the lumberman.
people who are wounded
From this reading “But nobody has accused any of the loggers of the crime,” remarked Frank, and at that the head projecting from the opening at the door came a little further into view; which was pretty good evidence, Frank thought, that the wounded boy must take considerable interest in the discussion.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Well, wouldn’t that jar you?” remarked Bluff, as he heard what was contained in the brief communication from the lumberman.
