used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Why, it's a boy!" exclaimed the horrified Bluff, as he stared at the object from which the sounds proceeded.
anew
From this reading You know him, Bluff; look again!" remarked Frank.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "And tied to a tree, too!
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Why, it's a boy!" exclaimed the horrified Bluff, as he stared at the object from which the sounds proceeded.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Why, it's a boy!" exclaimed the horrified Bluff, as he stared at the object from which the sounds proceeded.
BluffnounUS /blʌf/
a high steep bank (usually formed by river erosion)
From this reading "Why, it's a boy!" exclaimed the horrified Bluff, as he stared at the object from which the sounds proceeded.
a youthful male person
From this reading "Why, it's a boy!" exclaimed the horrified Bluff, as he stared at the object from which the sounds proceeded.
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading "Say, it's sure Tom Somers, one of Pet Peters' crowd.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading What under the sun does it mean, Frank?" exclaimed the other, startled and mystified.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "Why, it's a boy!" exclaimed the horrified Bluff, as he stared at the object from which the sounds proceeded.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading You know him, Bluff; look again!" remarked Frank.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "Why, it's a boy!" exclaimed the horrified Bluff, as he stared at the object from which the sounds proceeded.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Why, it's a boy!" exclaimed the horrified Bluff, as he stared at the object from which the sounds proceeded.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading You know him, Bluff; look again!" remarked Frank.
horrifiedadjectiveUS /ˈhɔːrəfaɪd/
stricken with horror
From this reading "Why, it's a boy!" exclaimed the horrified Bluff, as he stared at the object from which the sounds proceeded.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading What under the sun does it mean, Frank?" exclaimed the other, startled and mystified.
it's
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From this reading "Why, it's a boy!" exclaimed the horrified Bluff, as he stared at the object from which the sounds proceeded.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading You know him, Bluff; look again!" remarked Frank.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading You know him, Bluff; look again!" remarked Frank.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading What under the sun does it mean, Frank?" exclaimed the other, startled and mystified.
mystifiedadjectiveUS /ˈmɪstəfaɪd/
totally perplexed and mixed up
From this reading What under the sun does it mean, Frank?" exclaimed the other, startled and mystified.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading "Why, it's a boy!" exclaimed the horrified Bluff, as he stared at the object from which the sounds proceeded.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Say, it's sure Tom Somers, one of Pet Peters' crowd.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "Say, it's sure Tom Somers, one of Pet Peters' crowd.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading What under the sun does it mean, Frank?" exclaimed the other, startled and mystified.
PetnounUS /pet/
a domesticated animal kept for companionship or amusement
From this reading "Say, it's sure Tom Somers, one of Pet Peters' crowd.
PetersnounUS /ˈpiːtərz/
plural of “peter” — disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading "Say, it's sure Tom Somers, one of Pet Peters' crowd.
past form of “proceed” — continue talking
From this reading "Why, it's a boy!" exclaimed the horrified Bluff, as he stared at the object from which the sounds proceeded.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading You know him, Bluff; look again!" remarked Frank.
express in words
From this reading "Say, it's sure Tom Somers, one of Pet Peters' crowd.
Somers
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From this reading "Say, it's sure Tom Somers, one of Pet Peters' crowd.
plural of “sound” — the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading "Why, it's a boy!" exclaimed the horrified Bluff, as he stared at the object from which the sounds proceeded.
past form of “stare” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading "Why, it's a boy!" exclaimed the horrified Bluff, as he stared at the object from which the sounds proceeded.
excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement
From this reading What under the sun does it mean, Frank?" exclaimed the other, startled and mystified.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading What under the sun does it mean, Frank?" exclaimed the other, startled and mystified.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading "Say, it's sure Tom Somers, one of Pet Peters' crowd.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Why, it's a boy!" exclaimed the horrified Bluff, as he stared at the object from which the sounds proceeded.
bound or secured closely
From this reading "And tied to a tree, too!
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "And tied to a tree, too!
male cat
From this reading "Say, it's sure Tom Somers, one of Pet Peters' crowd.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading "And tied to a tree, too!
a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading "And tied to a tree, too!
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading What under the sun does it mean, Frank?" exclaimed the other, startled and mystified.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What under the sun does it mean, Frank?" exclaimed the other, startled and mystified.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "Why, it's a boy!" exclaimed the horrified Bluff, as he stared at the object from which the sounds proceeded.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading "Why, it's a boy!" exclaimed the horrified Bluff, as he stared at the object from which the sounds proceeded.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You know him, Bluff; look again!" remarked Frank.
