used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Once before had he known a supper to vanish mysteriously, when a couple of hoboes let down a rope over a little bluff, and by dexterously working a hook at the end of the same, caught up a kettle of stew, which was thereupon drawn up to satisfy their appetites.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading I bet the ghost has got away with it!" sang out Will, at that juncture, proving that he had also seen the disappearing act.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Frank was already on his feet, filled with indignation.
in addition
From this reading I bet the ghost has got away with it!" sang out Will, at that juncture, proving that he had also seen the disappearing act.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Once before had he known a supper to vanish mysteriously, when a couple of hoboes let down a rope over a little bluff, and by dexterously working a hook at the end of the same, caught up a kettle of stew, which was thereupon drawn up to satisfy their appetites.
appetitesnounUS /ˈæpətaɪts/
plural of “appetite” — a feeling of craving something
From this reading Once before had he known a supper to vanish mysteriously, when a couple of hoboes let down a rope over a little bluff, and by dexterously working a hook at the end of the same, caught up a kettle of stew, which was thereupon drawn up to satisfy their appetites.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I bet the ghost has got away with it!" sang out Will, at that juncture, proving that he had also seen the disappearing act.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading I bet the ghost has got away with it!" sang out Will, at that juncture, proving that he had also seen the disappearing act.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Once before had he known a supper to vanish mysteriously, when a couple of hoboes let down a rope over a little bluff, and by dexterously working a hook at the end of the same, caught up a kettle of stew, which was thereupon drawn up to satisfy their appetites.
maintain with or as if with a bet
From this reading I bet the ghost has got away with it!" sang out Will, at that juncture, proving that he had also seen the disappearing act.
bluffnounUS /blʌf/
a high steep bank (usually formed by river erosion)
From this reading Once before had he known a supper to vanish mysteriously, when a couple of hoboes let down a rope over a little bluff, and by dexterously working a hook at the end of the same, caught up a kettle of stew, which was thereupon drawn up to satisfy their appetites.
confined by bonds
From this reading JED, THE RUNAWAY BOUND BOY "Say, fellows, there goes your bread!
a youthful male person
From this reading JED, THE RUNAWAY BOUND BOY "Say, fellows, there goes your bread!
food made from dough of flour or meal and usually raised with yeast or baking powder and then baked
From this reading JED, THE RUNAWAY BOUND BOY "Say, fellows, there goes your bread!
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Once before had he known a supper to vanish mysteriously, when a couple of hoboes let down a rope over a little bluff, and by dexterously working a hook at the end of the same, caught up a kettle of stew, which was thereupon drawn up to satisfy their appetites.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading Once before had he known a supper to vanish mysteriously, when a couple of hoboes let down a rope over a little bluff, and by dexterously working a hook at the end of the same, caught up a kettle of stew, which was thereupon drawn up to satisfy their appetites.
a pair who associate with one another
From this reading Once before had he known a supper to vanish mysteriously, when a couple of hoboes let down a rope over a little bluff, and by dexterously working a hook at the end of the same, caught up a kettle of stew, which was thereupon drawn up to satisfy their appetites.
dexterouslyadverb
with dexterity; in a dexterous manner
From this reading Once before had he known a supper to vanish mysteriously, when a couple of hoboes let down a rope over a little bluff, and by dexterously working a hook at the end of the same, caught up a kettle of stew, which was thereupon drawn up to satisfy their appetites.
disappearingnounUS /ˌdɪsəˈpɪrɪŋ/
the act of leaving secretly or without explanation
From this reading I bet the ghost has got away with it!" sang out Will, at that juncture, proving that he had also seen the disappearing act.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Once before had he known a supper to vanish mysteriously, when a couple of hoboes let down a rope over a little bluff, and by dexterously working a hook at the end of the same, caught up a kettle of stew, which was thereupon drawn up to satisfy their appetites.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading Once before had he known a supper to vanish mysteriously, when a couple of hoboes let down a rope over a little bluff, and by dexterously working a hook at the end of the same, caught up a kettle of stew, which was thereupon drawn up to satisfy their appetites.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Once before had he known a supper to vanish mysteriously, when a couple of hoboes let down a rope over a little bluff, and by dexterously working a hook at the end of the same, caught up a kettle of stew, which was thereupon drawn up to satisfy their appetites.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Frank was already on his feet, filled with indignation.
plural of “fellow” — a boy or man
From this reading JED, THE RUNAWAY BOUND BOY "Say, fellows, there goes your bread!
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading Frank was already on his feet, filled with indignation.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading Frank was already on his feet, filled with indignation.
a mental representation of some haunting experience
From this reading I bet the ghost has got away with it!" sang out Will, at that juncture, proving that he had also seen the disappearing act.
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading JED, THE RUNAWAY BOUND BOY "Say, fellows, there goes your bread!
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading I bet the ghost has got away with it!" sang out Will, at that juncture, proving that he had also seen the disappearing act.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I bet the ghost has got away with it!" sang out Will, at that juncture, proving that he had also seen the disappearing act.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I bet the ghost has got away with it!" sang out Will, at that juncture, proving that he had also seen the disappearing act.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I bet the ghost has got away with it!" sang out Will, at that juncture, proving that he had also seen the disappearing act.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Hold him, Frank, ghost or no ghost.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Frank was already on his feet, filled with indignation.
hoboesnounUS /ˈhoʊboʊz/
plural of “hobo” — a vagrant
From this reading Once before had he known a supper to vanish mysteriously, when a couple of hoboes let down a rope over a little bluff, and by dexterously working a hook at the end of the same, caught up a kettle of stew, which was thereupon drawn up to satisfy their appetites.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading "Hold him, Frank, ghost or no ghost.
hookverbUS /hʊk/
fasten with a hook
From this reading Once before had he known a supper to vanish mysteriously, when a couple of hoboes let down a rope over a little bluff, and by dexterously working a hook at the end of the same, caught up a kettle of stew, which was thereupon drawn up to satisfy their appetites.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I bet the ghost has got away with it!" sang out Will, at that juncture, proving that he had also seen the disappearing act.
a feeling of righteous anger
From this reading Frank was already on his feet, filled with indignation.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I bet the ghost has got away with it!" sang out Will, at that juncture, proving that he had also seen the disappearing act.
JED
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading JED, THE RUNAWAY BOUND BOY "Say, fellows, there goes your bread!
juncturenounUS /ˈdʒʌŋktʃər/
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading I bet the ghost has got away with it!" sang out Will, at that juncture, proving that he had also seen the disappearing act.
kettlenounUS /ˈketəl/
a metal pot for stewing or boiling; usually has a lid
From this reading Once before had he known a supper to vanish mysteriously, when a couple of hoboes let down a rope over a little bluff, and by dexterously working a hook at the end of the same, caught up a kettle of stew, which was thereupon drawn up to satisfy their appetites.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading Once before had he known a supper to vanish mysteriously, when a couple of hoboes let down a rope over a little bluff, and by dexterously working a hook at the end of the same, caught up a kettle of stew, which was thereupon drawn up to satisfy their appetites.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Once before had he known a supper to vanish mysteriously, when a couple of hoboes let down a rope over a little bluff, and by dexterously working a hook at the end of the same, caught up a kettle of stew, which was thereupon drawn up to satisfy their appetites.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Once before had he known a supper to vanish mysteriously, when a couple of hoboes let down a rope over a little bluff, and by dexterously working a hook at the end of the same, caught up a kettle of stew, which was thereupon drawn up to satisfy their appetites.
mysteriouslyadverbUS /ˌmɪˈstɪriəsli/
in a cryptic manner
From this reading Once before had he known a supper to vanish mysteriously, when a couple of hoboes let down a rope over a little bluff, and by dexterously working a hook at the end of the same, caught up a kettle of stew, which was thereupon drawn up to satisfy their appetites.
not any; not one
From this reading "Hold him, Frank, ghost or no ghost.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Once before had he known a supper to vanish mysteriously, when a couple of hoboes let down a rope over a little bluff, and by dexterously working a hook at the end of the same, caught up a kettle of stew, which was thereupon drawn up to satisfy their appetites.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Frank was already on his feet, filled with indignation.
on one occasion
From this reading Once before had he known a supper to vanish mysteriously, when a couple of hoboes let down a rope over a little bluff, and by dexterously working a hook at the end of the same, caught up a kettle of stew, which was thereupon drawn up to satisfy their appetites.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "Hold him, Frank, ghost or no ghost.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading I bet the ghost has got away with it!" sang out Will, at that juncture, proving that he had also seen the disappearing act.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Once before had he known a supper to vanish mysteriously, when a couple of hoboes let down a rope over a little bluff, and by dexterously working a hook at the end of the same, caught up a kettle of stew, which was thereupon drawn up to satisfy their appetites.
provingverbUS /ˈpruːvɪŋ/
-ing form of “prove” — be shown or be found to be
From this reading I bet the ghost has got away with it!" sang out Will, at that juncture, proving that he had also seen the disappearing act.
a strong line
From this reading Once before had he known a supper to vanish mysteriously, when a couple of hoboes let down a rope over a little bluff, and by dexterously working a hook at the end of the same, caught up a kettle of stew, which was thereupon drawn up to satisfy their appetites.
RUNAWAYnounUS /ˈrʌnəweɪ/
an easy victory
From this reading JED, THE RUNAWAY BOUND BOY "Say, fellows, there goes your bread!
Identical; not different.
From this reading Once before had he known a supper to vanish mysteriously, when a couple of hoboes let down a rope over a little bluff, and by dexterously working a hook at the end of the same, caught up a kettle of stew, which was thereupon drawn up to satisfy their appetites.
North American woodland herb similar to and used as substitute for the Chinese ginseng
From this reading I bet the ghost has got away with it!" sang out Will, at that juncture, proving that he had also seen the disappearing act.
satisfyverbUS /ˈsætəsfaɪ/
meet the requirements or expectations of
From this reading Once before had he known a supper to vanish mysteriously, when a couple of hoboes let down a rope over a little bluff, and by dexterously working a hook at the end of the same, caught up a kettle of stew, which was thereupon drawn up to satisfy their appetites.
express in words
From this reading JED, THE RUNAWAY BOUND BOY "Say, fellows, there goes your bread!
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading I bet the ghost has got away with it!" sang out Will, at that juncture, proving that he had also seen the disappearing act.
stewverbUS /stuː/
be in a huff; be silent or sullen
From this reading Once before had he known a supper to vanish mysteriously, when a couple of hoboes let down a rope over a little bluff, and by dexterously working a hook at the end of the same, caught up a kettle of stew, which was thereupon drawn up to satisfy their appetites.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading Once before had he known a supper to vanish mysteriously, when a couple of hoboes let down a rope over a little bluff, and by dexterously working a hook at the end of the same, caught up a kettle of stew, which was thereupon drawn up to satisfy their appetites.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I bet the ghost has got away with it!" sang out Will, at that juncture, proving that he had also seen the disappearing act.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading JED, THE RUNAWAY BOUND BOY "Say, fellows, there goes your bread!
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Once before had he known a supper to vanish mysteriously, when a couple of hoboes let down a rope over a little bluff, and by dexterously working a hook at the end of the same, caught up a kettle of stew, which was thereupon drawn up to satisfy their appetites.
in or at that place or location
From this reading JED, THE RUNAWAY BOUND BOY "Say, fellows, there goes your bread!
thereupon
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Once before had he known a supper to vanish mysteriously, when a couple of hoboes let down a rope over a little bluff, and by dexterously working a hook at the end of the same, caught up a kettle of stew, which was thereupon drawn up to satisfy their appetites.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Once before had he known a supper to vanish mysteriously, when a couple of hoboes let down a rope over a little bluff, and by dexterously working a hook at the end of the same, caught up a kettle of stew, which was thereupon drawn up to satisfy their appetites.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Once before had he known a supper to vanish mysteriously, when a couple of hoboes let down a rope over a little bluff, and by dexterously working a hook at the end of the same, caught up a kettle of stew, which was thereupon drawn up to satisfy their appetites.
vanishverbUS /ˈvænɪʃ/
get lost, as without warning or explanation
From this reading Once before had he known a supper to vanish mysteriously, when a couple of hoboes let down a rope over a little bluff, and by dexterously working a hook at the end of the same, caught up a kettle of stew, which was thereupon drawn up to satisfy their appetites.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Frank was already on his feet, filled with indignation.
at the time that
From this reading Once before had he known a supper to vanish mysteriously, when a couple of hoboes let down a rope over a little bluff, and by dexterously working a hook at the end of the same, caught up a kettle of stew, which was thereupon drawn up to satisfy their appetites.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Once before had he known a supper to vanish mysteriously, when a couple of hoboes let down a rope over a little bluff, and by dexterously working a hook at the end of the same, caught up a kettle of stew, which was thereupon drawn up to satisfy their appetites.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading I bet the ghost has got away with it!" sang out Will, at that juncture, proving that he had also seen the disappearing act.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I bet the ghost has got away with it!" sang out Will, at that juncture, proving that he had also seen the disappearing act.
actively engaged in paid work
From this reading Once before had he known a supper to vanish mysteriously, when a couple of hoboes let down a rope over a little bluff, and by dexterously working a hook at the end of the same, caught up a kettle of stew, which was thereupon drawn up to satisfy their appetites.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading JED, THE RUNAWAY BOUND BOY "Say, fellows, there goes your bread!
