used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE CAVE OF THE BANDITS The top of the tree sprang up with such force, when relieved of the weight of the fat boy, that Tad Butler lost his hold and was catapulted to the ground, which he struck with a force that made his bones ache.
acheverbUS /eɪk/
feel physical pain
From this reading THE CAVE OF THE BANDITS The top of the tree sprang up with such force, when relieved of the weight of the fat boy, that Tad Butler lost his hold and was catapulted to the ground, which he struck with a force that made his bones ache.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE CAVE OF THE BANDITS The top of the tree sprang up with such force, when relieved of the weight of the fat boy, that Tad Butler lost his hold and was catapulted to the ground, which he struck with a force that made his bones ache.
BANDITSnounUS /ˈbændəts/
plural of “bandit” — an armed thief who is (usually) a member of a band
From this reading THE CAVE OF THE BANDITS The top of the tree sprang up with such force, when relieved of the weight of the fat boy, that Tad Butler lost his hold and was catapulted to the ground, which he struck with a force that made his bones ache.
(used in the plural) a percussion instrument consisting of a pair of hollow pieces of wood or bone (usually held between the thumb and fingers) that are made to click together (as by Spanish dancers) in rhythm with the dance
From this reading THE CAVE OF THE BANDITS The top of the tree sprang up with such force, when relieved of the weight of the fat boy, that Tad Butler lost his hold and was catapulted to the ground, which he struck with a force that made his bones ache.
a youthful male person
From this reading THE CAVE OF THE BANDITS The top of the tree sprang up with such force, when relieved of the weight of the fat boy, that Tad Butler lost his hold and was catapulted to the ground, which he struck with a force that made his bones ache.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading The two Pony Rider Boys sat up rubbing themselves and looking into each others' faces.
an orange of low brightness and saturation
From this reading "Well, what do you think of that?" jeered Stacy Brown.
ButlernounUS /ˈbʌtlər/
a manservant (usually the head servant of a household) who has charge of wines and the table
From this reading THE CAVE OF THE BANDITS The top of the tree sprang up with such force, when relieved of the weight of the fat boy, that Tad Butler lost his hold and was catapulted to the ground, which he struck with a force that made his bones ache.
catapultedverbUS /ˈkætəpʌltɪd/
past form of “catapult” — shoot forth or launch, as if from a catapult
From this reading THE CAVE OF THE BANDITS The top of the tree sprang up with such force, when relieved of the weight of the fat boy, that Tad Butler lost his hold and was catapulted to the ground, which he struck with a force that made his bones ache.
a geological formation consisting of an underground enclosure with access from the surface of the ground or from the sea
From this reading THE CAVE OF THE BANDITS The top of the tree sprang up with such force, when relieved of the weight of the fat boy, that Tad Butler lost his hold and was catapulted to the ground, which he struck with a force that made his bones ache.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Well, what do you think of that?" jeered Stacy Brown.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading The two Pony Rider Boys sat up rubbing themselves and looking into each others' faces.
else
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "And I think something else, too."
plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading The two Pony Rider Boys sat up rubbing themselves and looking into each others' faces.
having an (over)abundance of flesh
From this reading THE CAVE OF THE BANDITS The top of the tree sprang up with such force, when relieved of the weight of the fat boy, that Tad Butler lost his hold and was catapulted to the ground, which he struck with a force that made his bones ache.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading "I think we got a fine tumble," replied Tad, grinning.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading THE CAVE OF THE BANDITS The top of the tree sprang up with such force, when relieved of the weight of the fat boy, that Tad Butler lost his hold and was catapulted to the ground, which he struck with a force that made his bones ache.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "I think we got a fine tumble," replied Tad, grinning.
grinningnounUS /ˈɡrɪnɪŋ/
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading "I think we got a fine tumble," replied Tad, grinning.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading THE CAVE OF THE BANDITS The top of the tree sprang up with such force, when relieved of the weight of the fat boy, that Tad Butler lost his hold and was catapulted to the ground, which he struck with a force that made his bones ache.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE CAVE OF THE BANDITS The top of the tree sprang up with such force, when relieved of the weight of the fat boy, that Tad Butler lost his hold and was catapulted to the ground, which he struck with a force that made his bones ache.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE CAVE OF THE BANDITS The top of the tree sprang up with such force, when relieved of the weight of the fat boy, that Tad Butler lost his hold and was catapulted to the ground, which he struck with a force that made his bones ache.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading THE CAVE OF THE BANDITS The top of the tree sprang up with such force, when relieved of the weight of the fat boy, that Tad Butler lost his hold and was catapulted to the ground, which he struck with a force that made his bones ache.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I think we got a fine tumble," replied Tad, grinning.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The two Pony Rider Boys sat up rubbing themselves and looking into each others' faces.
jeeredverbUS /dʒɪrd/
past form of “jeer” — laugh at with contempt and derision
From this reading "Well, what do you think of that?" jeered Stacy Brown.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading The two Pony Rider Boys sat up rubbing themselves and looking into each others' faces.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading THE CAVE OF THE BANDITS The top of the tree sprang up with such force, when relieved of the weight of the fat boy, that Tad Butler lost his hold and was catapulted to the ground, which he struck with a force that made his bones ache.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading THE CAVE OF THE BANDITS The top of the tree sprang up with such force, when relieved of the weight of the fat boy, that Tad Butler lost his hold and was catapulted to the ground, which he struck with a force that made his bones ache.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE CAVE OF THE BANDITS The top of the tree sprang up with such force, when relieved of the weight of the fat boy, that Tad Butler lost his hold and was catapulted to the ground, which he struck with a force that made his bones ache.
others
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The two Pony Rider Boys sat up rubbing themselves and looking into each others' faces.
PonynounUS /ˈpoʊniː/
a range horse of the western United States
From this reading The two Pony Rider Boys sat up rubbing themselves and looking into each others' faces.
(of pain or sorrow) made easier to bear
From this reading THE CAVE OF THE BANDITS The top of the tree sprang up with such force, when relieved of the weight of the fat boy, that Tad Butler lost his hold and was catapulted to the ground, which he struck with a force that made his bones ache.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "I think we got a fine tumble," replied Tad, grinning.
RidernounUS /ˈraɪdər/
a traveler who actively rides an animal (as a horse or camel)
From this reading The two Pony Rider Boys sat up rubbing themselves and looking into each others' faces.
rubbingnounUS /ˈrʌbɪŋ/
the resistance encountered when one body is moved in contact with another
From this reading The two Pony Rider Boys sat up rubbing themselves and looking into each others' faces.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading The two Pony Rider Boys sat up rubbing themselves and looking into each others' faces.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading "And I think something else, too."
inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading THE CAVE OF THE BANDITS The top of the tree sprang up with such force, when relieved of the weight of the fat boy, that Tad Butler lost his hold and was catapulted to the ground, which he struck with a force that made his bones ache.
Stacy
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From this reading "Well, what do you think of that?" jeered Stacy Brown.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading THE CAVE OF THE BANDITS The top of the tree sprang up with such force, when relieved of the weight of the fat boy, that Tad Butler lost his hold and was catapulted to the ground, which he struck with a force that made his bones ache.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading THE CAVE OF THE BANDITS The top of the tree sprang up with such force, when relieved of the weight of the fat boy, that Tad Butler lost his hold and was catapulted to the ground, which he struck with a force that made his bones ache.
TadnounUS /tæd/
a slight amount or degree of difference
From this reading THE CAVE OF THE BANDITS The top of the tree sprang up with such force, when relieved of the weight of the fat boy, that Tad Butler lost his hold and was catapulted to the ground, which he struck with a force that made his bones ache.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE CAVE OF THE BANDITS The top of the tree sprang up with such force, when relieved of the weight of the fat boy, that Tad Butler lost his hold and was catapulted to the ground, which he struck with a force that made his bones ache.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CAVE OF THE BANDITS The top of the tree sprang up with such force, when relieved of the weight of the fat boy, that Tad Butler lost his hold and was catapulted to the ground, which he struck with a force that made his bones ache.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading The two Pony Rider Boys sat up rubbing themselves and looking into each others' faces.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "Well, what do you think of that?" jeered Stacy Brown.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE CAVE OF THE BANDITS The top of the tree sprang up with such force, when relieved of the weight of the fat boy, that Tad Butler lost his hold and was catapulted to the ground, which he struck with a force that made his bones ache.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading "And I think something else, too."
the upper part of anything
From this reading THE CAVE OF THE BANDITS The top of the tree sprang up with such force, when relieved of the weight of the fat boy, that Tad Butler lost his hold and was catapulted to the ground, which he struck with a force that made his bones ache.
a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading THE CAVE OF THE BANDITS The top of the tree sprang up with such force, when relieved of the weight of the fat boy, that Tad Butler lost his hold and was catapulted to the ground, which he struck with a force that made his bones ache.
tumbleverbUS /ˈtʌmbəl/
fall down, as if collapsing
From this reading "I think we got a fine tumble," replied Tad, grinning.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The two Pony Rider Boys sat up rubbing themselves and looking into each others' faces.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading THE CAVE OF THE BANDITS The top of the tree sprang up with such force, when relieved of the weight of the fat boy, that Tad Butler lost his hold and was catapulted to the ground, which he struck with a force that made his bones ache.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE CAVE OF THE BANDITS The top of the tree sprang up with such force, when relieved of the weight of the fat boy, that Tad Butler lost his hold and was catapulted to the ground, which he struck with a force that made his bones ache.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "I think we got a fine tumble," replied Tad, grinning.
the vertical force exerted by a mass as a result of gravity
From this reading THE CAVE OF THE BANDITS The top of the tree sprang up with such force, when relieved of the weight of the fat boy, that Tad Butler lost his hold and was catapulted to the ground, which he struck with a force that made his bones ache.
(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 do you think of that?" jeered Stacy Brown.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "Well, what do you think of that?" jeered Stacy Brown.
at the time that
From this reading THE CAVE OF THE BANDITS The top of the tree sprang up with such force, when relieved of the weight of the fat boy, that Tad Butler lost his hold and was catapulted to the ground, which he struck with a force that made his bones ache.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE CAVE OF THE BANDITS The top of the tree sprang up with such force, when relieved of the weight of the fat boy, that Tad Butler lost his hold and was catapulted to the ground, which he struck with a force that made his bones ache.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE CAVE OF THE BANDITS The top of the tree sprang up with such force, when relieved of the weight of the fat boy, that Tad Butler lost his hold and was catapulted to the ground, which he struck with a force that made his bones ache.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Well, what do you think of that?" jeered Stacy Brown.
