used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading PLANNING A SURPRISE "MORE trouble ahead!" cried Roger, starting back, for he did not fancy a hand-to-hand conflict with that furious beast, intent on claiming the game that had fallen to Dick's gun.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading "Do nothing rash!" admonished the other, who knew the headstrong ways of his cousin, and wished to prevent any action that might precipitate a struggle.
actsnounUS /ækts/
a New Testament book describing the development of the early church from Christ's Ascension to Paul's sojourn at Rome
From this reading "But see how the beast acts!
admonishedverbUS /ədˈmɑːnɪʃt/
past form of “admonish” — advise or counsel in terms of someone's behavior
From this reading "Do nothing rash!" admonished the other, who knew the headstrong ways of his cousin, and wished to prevent any action that might precipitate a struggle.
at or in the front
From this reading PLANNING A SURPRISE "MORE trouble ahead!" cried Roger, starting back, for he did not fancy a hand-to-hand conflict with that furious beast, intent on claiming the game that had fallen to Dick's gun.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Do nothing rash!" admonished the other, who knew the headstrong ways of his cousin, and wished to prevent any action that might precipitate a struggle.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "Do nothing rash!" admonished the other, who knew the headstrong ways of his cousin, and wished to prevent any action that might precipitate a struggle.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As if he owned the earth, Dick!"
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading PLANNING A SURPRISE "MORE trouble ahead!" cried Roger, starting back, for he did not fancy a hand-to-hand conflict with that furious beast, intent on claiming the game that had fallen to Dick's gun.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading PLANNING A SURPRISE "MORE trouble ahead!" cried Roger, starting back, for he did not fancy a hand-to-hand conflict with that furious beast, intent on claiming the game that had fallen to Dick's gun.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "But see how the beast acts!
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "Well, what of it?" came the steady reply, for Dick was hastening his reloading operations while talking, something Roger did not seem to have thought of.
claimingverbUS /ˈkleɪmɪŋ/
-ing form of “claim” — assert or affirm strongly; state to be true or existing
From this reading PLANNING A SURPRISE "MORE trouble ahead!" cried Roger, starting back, for he did not fancy a hand-to-hand conflict with that furious beast, intent on claiming the game that had fallen to Dick's gun.
conflictnounUS /ˈkɑːnflɪkt/
an open clash between two opposing groups (or individuals)
From this reading PLANNING A SURPRISE "MORE trouble ahead!" cried Roger, starting back, for he did not fancy a hand-to-hand conflict with that furious beast, intent on claiming the game that had fallen to Dick's gun.
the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading "Do nothing rash!" admonished the other, who knew the headstrong ways of his cousin, and wished to prevent any action that might precipitate a struggle.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading PLANNING A SURPRISE "MORE trouble ahead!" cried Roger, starting back, for he did not fancy a hand-to-hand conflict with that furious beast, intent on claiming the game that had fallen to Dick's gun.
someone who is a detective
From this reading As if he owned the earth, Dick!"
Dick'snounUS /dɪks/
possessive form of “dick” — someone who is a detective
From this reading PLANNING A SURPRISE "MORE trouble ahead!" cried Roger, starting back, for he did not fancy a hand-to-hand conflict with that furious beast, intent on claiming the game that had fallen to Dick's gun.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading PLANNING A SURPRISE "MORE trouble ahead!" cried Roger, starting back, for he did not fancy a hand-to-hand conflict with that furious beast, intent on claiming the game that had fallen to Dick's gun.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Do nothing rash!" admonished the other, who knew the headstrong ways of his cousin, and wished to prevent any action that might precipitate a struggle.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading As if he owned the earth, Dick!"
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading PLANNING A SURPRISE "MORE trouble ahead!" cried Roger, starting back, for he did not fancy a hand-to-hand conflict with that furious beast, intent on claiming the game that had fallen to Dick's gun.
something many people believe that is false
From this reading PLANNING A SURPRISE "MORE trouble ahead!" cried Roger, starting back, for he did not fancy a hand-to-hand conflict with that furious beast, intent on claiming the game that had fallen to Dick's gun.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading PLANNING A SURPRISE "MORE trouble ahead!" cried Roger, starting back, for he did not fancy a hand-to-hand conflict with that furious beast, intent on claiming the game that had fallen to Dick's gun.
furiousadjectiveUS /ˈfjʊriəs/
marked by extreme and violent energy
From this reading PLANNING A SURPRISE "MORE trouble ahead!" cried Roger, starting back, for he did not fancy a hand-to-hand conflict with that furious beast, intent on claiming the game that had fallen to Dick's gun.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading PLANNING A SURPRISE "MORE trouble ahead!" cried Roger, starting back, for he did not fancy a hand-to-hand conflict with that furious beast, intent on claiming the game that had fallen to Dick's gun.
a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
From this reading PLANNING A SURPRISE "MORE trouble ahead!" cried Roger, starting back, for he did not fancy a hand-to-hand conflict with that furious beast, intent on claiming the game that had fallen to Dick's gun.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading PLANNING A SURPRISE "MORE trouble ahead!" cried Roger, starting back, for he did not fancy a hand-to-hand conflict with that furious beast, intent on claiming the game that had fallen to Dick's gun.
hand-to-handadjective
being at close quarters
From this reading PLANNING A SURPRISE "MORE trouble ahead!" cried Roger, starting back, for he did not fancy a hand-to-hand conflict with that furious beast, intent on claiming the game that had fallen to Dick's gun.
hasteningverbUS /ˈheɪsənɪŋ/
-ing form of “hasten” — act or move at high speed
From this reading "Well, what of it?" came the steady reply, for Dick was hastening his reloading operations while talking, something Roger did not seem to have thought of.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Well, what of it?" came the steady reply, for Dick was hastening his reloading operations while talking, something Roger did not seem to have thought of.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading PLANNING A SURPRISE "MORE trouble ahead!" cried Roger, starting back, for he did not fancy a hand-to-hand conflict with that furious beast, intent on claiming the game that had fallen to Dick's gun.
headstrongadjectiveUS /ˈhedstrɔːŋ/
habitually disposed to disobedience and opposition
From this reading "Do nothing rash!" admonished the other, who knew the headstrong ways of his cousin, and wished to prevent any action that might precipitate a struggle.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Do nothing rash!" admonished the other, who knew the headstrong ways of his cousin, and wished to prevent any action that might precipitate a struggle.
how
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "But see how the beast acts!
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading As if he owned the earth, Dick!"
intentnounUS /ˌɪnˈtent/
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading PLANNING A SURPRISE "MORE trouble ahead!" cried Roger, starting back, for he did not fancy a hand-to-hand conflict with that furious beast, intent on claiming the game that had fallen to Dick's gun.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Well, what of it?" came the steady reply, for Dick was hastening his reloading operations while talking, something Roger did not seem to have thought of.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "Do nothing rash!" admonished the other, who knew the headstrong ways of his cousin, and wished to prevent any action that might precipitate a struggle.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading "Do nothing rash!" admonished the other, who knew the headstrong ways of his cousin, and wished to prevent any action that might precipitate a struggle.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading PLANNING A SURPRISE "MORE trouble ahead!" cried Roger, starting back, for he did not fancy a hand-to-hand conflict with that furious beast, intent on claiming the game that had fallen to Dick's gun.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading PLANNING A SURPRISE "MORE trouble ahead!" cried Roger, starting back, for he did not fancy a hand-to-hand conflict with that furious beast, intent on claiming the game that had fallen to Dick's gun.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading "Do nothing rash!" admonished the other, who knew the headstrong ways of his cousin, and wished to prevent any action that might precipitate a struggle.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Do nothing rash!" admonished the other, who knew the headstrong ways of his cousin, and wished to prevent any action that might precipitate a struggle.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading PLANNING A SURPRISE "MORE trouble ahead!" cried Roger, starting back, for he did not fancy a hand-to-hand conflict with that furious beast, intent on claiming the game that had fallen to Dick's gun.
operationsnounUS /ˌɑːpərˈeɪʃənz/
financial transactions at a brokerage; having to do with the execution of trades and keeping customer records
From this reading "Well, what of it?" came the steady reply, for Dick was hastening his reloading operations while talking, something Roger did not seem to have thought of.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading "Do nothing rash!" admonished the other, who knew the headstrong ways of his cousin, and wished to prevent any action that might precipitate a struggle.
ownedadjectiveUS /oʊnd/
having an owner; often used in combination
From this reading As if he owned the earth, Dick!"
PLANNINGnounUS /ˈplænɪŋ/
an act of formulating a program for a definite course of action
From this reading PLANNING A SURPRISE "MORE trouble ahead!" cried Roger, starting back, for he did not fancy a hand-to-hand conflict with that furious beast, intent on claiming the game that had fallen to Dick's gun.
precipitateverbUS /prɪˈsɪpɪteɪt/
bring about abruptly
From this reading "Do nothing rash!" admonished the other, who knew the headstrong ways of his cousin, and wished to prevent any action that might precipitate a struggle.
keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading "Do nothing rash!" admonished the other, who knew the headstrong ways of his cousin, and wished to prevent any action that might precipitate a struggle.
rashnounUS /ræʃ/
any red eruption of the skin
From this reading "Do nothing rash!" admonished the other, who knew the headstrong ways of his cousin, and wished to prevent any action that might precipitate a struggle.
reloading
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Well, what of it?" came the steady reply, for Dick was hastening his reloading operations while talking, something Roger did not seem to have thought of.
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading "Well, what of it?" came the steady reply, for Dick was hastening his reloading operations while talking, something Roger did not seem to have thought of.
Roger
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading PLANNING A SURPRISE "MORE trouble ahead!" cried Roger, starting back, for he did not fancy a hand-to-hand conflict with that furious beast, intent on claiming the game that had fallen to Dick's gun.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "But see how the beast acts!
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading "Well, what of it?" came the steady reply, for Dick was hastening his reloading operations while talking, something Roger did not seem to have thought of.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading "Well, what of it?" came the steady reply, for Dick was hastening his reloading operations while talking, something Roger did not seem to have thought of.
(especially of eyes) bulging or protruding as with fear
From this reading PLANNING A SURPRISE "MORE trouble ahead!" cried Roger, starting back, for he did not fancy a hand-to-hand conflict with that furious beast, intent on claiming the game that had fallen to Dick's gun.
make steady
From this reading "Well, what of it?" came the steady reply, for Dick was hastening his reloading operations while talking, something Roger did not seem to have thought of.
make a strenuous or labored effort
From this reading "Do nothing rash!" admonished the other, who knew the headstrong ways of his cousin, and wished to prevent any action that might precipitate a struggle.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading PLANNING A SURPRISE "MORE trouble ahead!" cried Roger, starting back, for he did not fancy a hand-to-hand conflict with that furious beast, intent on claiming the game that had fallen to Dick's gun.
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading "Well, what of it?" came the steady reply, for Dick was hastening his reloading operations while talking, something Roger did not seem to have thought of.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading PLANNING A SURPRISE "MORE trouble ahead!" cried Roger, starting back, for he did not fancy a hand-to-hand conflict with that furious beast, intent on claiming the game that had fallen to Dick's gun.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading PLANNING A SURPRISE "MORE trouble ahead!" cried Roger, starting back, for he did not fancy a hand-to-hand conflict with that furious beast, intent on claiming the game that had fallen to Dick's gun.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading "Well, what of it?" came the steady reply, for Dick was hastening his reloading operations while talking, something Roger did not seem to have thought of.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading PLANNING A SURPRISE "MORE trouble ahead!" cried Roger, starting back, for he did not fancy a hand-to-hand conflict with that furious beast, intent on claiming the game that had fallen to Dick's gun.
a source of difficulty
From this reading PLANNING A SURPRISE "MORE trouble ahead!" cried Roger, starting back, for he did not fancy a hand-to-hand conflict with that furious beast, intent on claiming the game that had fallen to Dick's gun.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Well, what of it?" came the steady reply, for Dick was hastening his reloading operations while talking, something Roger did not seem to have thought of.
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading "Do nothing rash!" admonished the other, who knew the headstrong ways of his cousin, and wished to prevent any action that might precipitate a struggle.
(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, what of it?" came the steady reply, for Dick was hastening his reloading operations while talking, something Roger did not seem to have thought of.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "Well, what of it?" came the steady reply, for Dick was hastening his reloading operations while talking, something Roger did not seem to have thought of.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading "Well, what of it?" came the steady reply, for Dick was hastening his reloading operations while talking, something Roger did not seem to have thought of.
which person or people
From this reading "Do nothing rash!" admonished the other, who knew the headstrong ways of his cousin, and wished to prevent any action that might precipitate a struggle.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading "Do nothing rash!" admonished the other, who knew the headstrong ways of his cousin, and wished to prevent any action that might precipitate a struggle.
in the company of; together with
From this reading PLANNING A SURPRISE "MORE trouble ahead!" cried Roger, starting back, for he did not fancy a hand-to-hand conflict with that furious beast, intent on claiming the game that had fallen to Dick's gun.
