used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Bob, who had been shaking a tree for nuts and had shaken down more snow than anything else, looked at Herb inquiringly.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "Now what's the poor nut raving about?" he asked slangily of Jimmy and Joe, who were also engaged in nut gathering.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading "I was just thinking," said Herb, with an attempt at dignity, "how sorry I am for all those poor sick people in Clintonia."
in addition
From this reading "Now what's the poor nut raving about?" he asked slangily of Jimmy and Joe, who were also engaged in nut gathering.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "I was just thinking," said Herb, with an attempt at dignity, "how sorry I am for all those poor sick people in Clintonia."
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading THE SNOWSLIDE "Well," said Herb, philosophically, "'it is an ill wind that blows nobody any good.'"
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Bob, who had been shaking a tree for nuts and had shaken down more snow than anything else, looked at Herb inquiringly.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading THE SNOWSLIDE "Well," said Herb, philosophically, "'it is an ill wind that blows nobody any good.'"
any thing at all
From this reading Bob, who had been shaking a tree for nuts and had shaken down more snow than anything else, looked at Herb inquiringly.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Now what's the poor nut raving about?" he asked slangily of Jimmy and Joe, who were also engaged in nut gathering.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Bob, who had been shaking a tree for nuts and had shaken down more snow than anything else, looked at Herb inquiringly.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading "I was just thinking," said Herb, with an attempt at dignity, "how sorry I am for all those poor sick people in Clintonia."
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Bob, who had been shaking a tree for nuts and had shaken down more snow than anything else, looked at Herb inquiringly.
blowsnounUS /bloʊz/
plural of “blow” — a powerful stroke with the fist or a weapon
From this reading THE SNOWSLIDE "Well," said Herb, philosophically, "'it is an ill wind that blows nobody any good.'"
move up and down repeatedly
From this reading Bob, who had been shaking a tree for nuts and had shaken down more snow than anything else, looked at Herb inquiringly.
Clintonianoun
any temperate liliaceous plant of the genus Clintonia having broad basal leaves and white or yellowish or purplish flowers followed by blue or black berries
From this reading "I was just thinking," said Herb, with an attempt at dignity, "how sorry I am for all those poor sick people in Clintonia."
the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect
From this reading "I was just thinking," said Herb, with an attempt at dignity, "how sorry I am for all those poor sick people in Clintonia."
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Bob, who had been shaking a tree for nuts and had shaken down more snow than anything else, looked at Herb inquiringly.
the act of consuming food
From this reading "Oh, yes, you were," scoffed Jimmy, who was eating more nuts than he saved.
else
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From this reading Bob, who had been shaking a tree for nuts and had shaken down more snow than anything else, looked at Herb inquiringly.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading "Now what's the poor nut raving about?" he asked slangily of Jimmy and Joe, who were also engaged in nut gathering.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Bob, who had been shaking a tree for nuts and had shaken down more snow than anything else, looked at Herb inquiringly.
a group of persons together in one place
From this reading "Now what's the poor nut raving about?" he asked slangily of Jimmy and Joe, who were also engaged in nut gathering.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading THE SNOWSLIDE "Well," said Herb, philosophically, "'it is an ill wind that blows nobody any good.'"
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Bob, who had been shaking a tree for nuts and had shaken down more snow than anything else, looked at Herb inquiringly.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Now what's the poor nut raving about?" he asked slangily of Jimmy and Joe, who were also engaged in nut gathering.
HerbnounUS /ɜːrb/
a plant lacking a permanent woody stem; many are flowering garden plants or potherbs; some having medicinal properties; some are pests
From this reading THE SNOWSLIDE "Well," said Herb, philosophically, "'it is an ill wind that blows nobody any good.'"
how
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From this reading "I was just thinking," said Herb, with an attempt at dignity, "how sorry I am for all those poor sick people in Clintonia."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I was just thinking," said Herb, with an attempt at dignity, "how sorry I am for all those poor sick people in Clintonia."
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading THE SNOWSLIDE "Well," said Herb, philosophically, "'it is an ill wind that blows nobody any good.'"
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Now what's the poor nut raving about?" he asked slangily of Jimmy and Joe, who were also engaged in nut gathering.
inquiringlyadverb
in an inquiring manner
From this reading Bob, who had been shaking a tree for nuts and had shaken down more snow than anything else, looked at Herb inquiringly.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE SNOWSLIDE "Well," said Herb, philosophically, "'it is an ill wind that blows nobody any good.'"
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE SNOWSLIDE "Well," said Herb, philosophically, "'it is an ill wind that blows nobody any good.'"
to move or force, especially in an effort to get something open
From this reading "Now what's the poor nut raving about?" he asked slangily of Jimmy and Joe, who were also engaged in nut gathering.
Joe
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From this reading "Now what's the poor nut raving about?" he asked slangily of Jimmy and Joe, who were also engaged in nut gathering.
and nothing more
From this reading "I was just thinking," said Herb, with an attempt at dignity, "how sorry I am for all those poor sick people in Clintonia."
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Bob, who had been shaking a tree for nuts and had shaken down more snow than anything else, looked at Herb inquiringly.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Bob, who had been shaking a tree for nuts and had shaken down more snow than anything else, looked at Herb inquiringly.
no person; not anyone
From this reading THE SNOWSLIDE "Well," said Herb, philosophically, "'it is an ill wind that blows nobody any good.'"
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "Now what's the poor nut raving about?" he asked slangily of Jimmy and Joe, who were also engaged in nut gathering.
nutnounUS /nʌt/
usually large hard-shelled seed
From this reading "Now what's the poor nut raving about?" he asked slangily of Jimmy and Joe, who were also engaged in nut gathering.
nutsadjectiveUS /nʌts/
informal or slang terms for mentally irregular
From this reading Bob, who had been shaking a tree for nuts and had shaken down more snow than anything else, looked at Herb inquiringly.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Now what's the poor nut raving about?" he asked slangily of Jimmy and Joe, who were also engaged in nut gathering.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading "Oh, yes, you were," scoffed Jimmy, who was eating more nuts than he saved.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading "I was just thinking," said Herb, with an attempt at dignity, "how sorry I am for all those poor sick people in Clintonia."
philosophicallyadverbUS /ˌfɪləˈsɑːfɪkəli/
in a philosophic manner
From this reading THE SNOWSLIDE "Well," said Herb, philosophically, "'it is an ill wind that blows nobody any good.'"
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading "Now what's the poor nut raving about?" he asked slangily of Jimmy and Joe, who were also engaged in nut gathering.
ravingnounUS /ˈreɪvɪŋ/
declaiming wildly
From this reading "Now what's the poor nut raving about?" he asked slangily of Jimmy and Joe, who were also engaged in nut gathering.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading THE SNOWSLIDE "Well," said Herb, philosophically, "'it is an ill wind that blows nobody any good.'"
rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin
From this reading "Oh, yes, you were," scoffed Jimmy, who was eating more nuts than he saved.
scoffedverbUS /skɔːft/
past form of “scoff” — laugh at with contempt and derision
From this reading "Oh, yes, you were," scoffed Jimmy, who was eating more nuts than he saved.
shakenadjectiveUS /ˈʃeɪkən/
disturbed psychologically as if by a physical jolt or shock
From this reading Bob, who had been shaking a tree for nuts and had shaken down more snow than anything else, looked at Herb inquiringly.
the act of causing something to move up and down (or back and forth) with quick movements
From this reading Bob, who had been shaking a tree for nuts and had shaken down more snow than anything else, looked at Herb inquiringly.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading "I was just thinking," said Herb, with an attempt at dignity, "how sorry I am for all those poor sick people in Clintonia."
slangilyadverb
with slang; in a slangy manner
From this reading "Now what's the poor nut raving about?" he asked slangily of Jimmy and Joe, who were also engaged in nut gathering.
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading Bob, who had been shaking a tree for nuts and had shaken down more snow than anything else, looked at Herb inquiringly.
SNOWSLIDE
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE SNOWSLIDE "Well," said Herb, philosophically, "'it is an ill wind that blows nobody any good.'"
sorryadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːri/
feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone
From this reading "I was just thinking," said Herb, with an attempt at dignity, "how sorry I am for all those poor sick people in Clintonia."
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Bob, who had been shaking a tree for nuts and had shaken down more snow than anything else, looked at Herb inquiringly.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE SNOWSLIDE "Well," said Herb, philosophically, "'it is an ill wind that blows nobody any good.'"
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SNOWSLIDE "Well," said Herb, philosophically, "'it is an ill wind that blows nobody any good.'"
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading "I was just thinking," said Herb, with an attempt at dignity, "how sorry I am for all those poor sick people in Clintonia."
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading "I was just thinking," said Herb, with an attempt at dignity, "how sorry I am for all those poor sick people in Clintonia."
a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading Bob, who had been shaking a tree for nuts and had shaken down more snow than anything else, looked at Herb inquiringly.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I was just thinking," said Herb, with an attempt at dignity, "how sorry I am for all those poor sick people in Clintonia."
(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 THE SNOWSLIDE "Well," said Herb, philosophically, "'it is an ill wind that blows nobody any good.'"
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Now what's the poor nut raving about?" he asked slangily of Jimmy and Joe, who were also engaged in nut gathering.
what's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Now what's the poor nut raving about?" he asked slangily of Jimmy and Joe, who were also engaged in nut gathering.
which person or people
From this reading Bob, who had been shaking a tree for nuts and had shaken down more snow than anything else, looked at Herb inquiringly.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading THE SNOWSLIDE "Well," said Herb, philosophically, "'it is an ill wind that blows nobody any good.'"
in the company of; together with
From this reading "I was just thinking," said Herb, with an attempt at dignity, "how sorry I am for all those poor sick people in Clintonia."
an affirmative
From this reading "Oh, yes, you were," scoffed Jimmy, who was eating more nuts than he saved.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Oh, yes, you were," scoffed Jimmy, who was eating more nuts than he saved.
