used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “I’s stung to death!” and, with a clattering of a kettle on the floor, the colored man came dashing into the living room flourishing a frying pan in one hand.
fear resulting from the awareness of danger
From this reading AT THE BUNGALOW The uproar in the kitchen was so terrific that all the boys in the living room of the bungalow leaped to their feet in alarm.
(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 AT THE BUNGALOW The uproar in the kitchen was so terrific that all the boys in the living room of the bungalow leaped to their feet in alarm.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “I’s stung to death!” and, with a clattering of a kettle on the floor, the colored man came dashing into the living room flourishing a frying pan in one hand.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading AT THE BUNGALOW The uproar in the kitchen was so terrific that all the boys in the living room of the bungalow leaped to their feet in alarm.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading AT THE BUNGALOW The uproar in the kitchen was so terrific that all the boys in the living room of the bungalow leaped to their feet in alarm.
BUNGALOWnounUS /ˈbʌŋɡəloʊ/
a small house with a single story
From this reading AT THE BUNGALOW The uproar in the kitchen was so terrific that all the boys in the living room of the bungalow leaped to their feet in alarm.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading “I’s stung to death!” and, with a clattering of a kettle on the floor, the colored man came dashing into the living room flourishing a frying pan in one hand.
clatteringverbUS /ˈklætərɪŋ/
-ing form of “clatter” — make a rattling sound
From this reading “I’s stung to death!” and, with a clattering of a kettle on the floor, the colored man came dashing into the living room flourishing a frying pan in one hand.
coloredadjectiveUS /ˈkʌlərd/
having color or a certain color; sometimes used in combination
From this reading “I’s stung to death!” and, with a clattering of a kettle on the floor, the colored man came dashing into the living room flourishing a frying pan in one hand.
dashingadjectiveUS /ˈdæʃɪŋ/
lively and spirited
From this reading “I’s stung to death!” and, with a clattering of a kettle on the floor, the colored man came dashing into the living room flourishing a frying pan in one hand.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading “I’s stung to death!” and, with a clattering of a kettle on the floor, the colored man came dashing into the living room flourishing a frying pan in one hand.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading AT THE BUNGALOW The uproar in the kitchen was so terrific that all the boys in the living room of the bungalow leaped to their feet in alarm.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading “I’s stung to death!” and, with a clattering of a kettle on the floor, the colored man came dashing into the living room flourishing a frying pan in one hand.
flourishingadjectiveUS /ˈflɜːrɪʃɪŋ/
very lively and profitable
From this reading “I’s stung to death!” and, with a clattering of a kettle on the floor, the colored man came dashing into the living room flourishing a frying pan in one hand.
fryingnounUS /ˈfraɪɪŋ/
cooking in fat or oil in a pan or griddle
From this reading “I’s stung to death!” and, with a clattering of a kettle on the floor, the colored man came dashing into the living room flourishing a frying pan in one hand.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading “I’s stung to death!” and, with a clattering of a kettle on the floor, the colored man came dashing into the living room flourishing a frying pan in one hand.
I'snounUS /aɪz/
possessive form of “i” — a nonmetallic element belonging to the halogens; used especially in medicine and photography and in dyes; occurs naturally only in combination in small quantities (as in sea water or rocks)
From this reading “I’s killed!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading AT THE BUNGALOW The uproar in the kitchen was so terrific that all the boys in the living room of the bungalow leaped to their feet in alarm.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading “I’s stung to death!” and, with a clattering of a kettle on the floor, the colored man came dashing into the living room flourishing a frying pan in one hand.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “What is it, Jeff?
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “What is it, Jeff?
Jeff
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From this reading I’s killed!” roared Jeff.
kettlenounUS /ˈketəl/
a metal pot for stewing or boiling; usually has a lid
From this reading “I’s stung to death!” and, with a clattering of a kettle on the floor, the colored man came dashing into the living room flourishing a frying pan in one hand.
past form of “kill” — cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading “I’s killed!
a room equipped for preparing meals
From this reading AT THE BUNGALOW The uproar in the kitchen was so terrific that all the boys in the living room of the bungalow leaped to their feet in alarm.
past form of “leap” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading AT THE BUNGALOW The uproar in the kitchen was so terrific that all the boys in the living room of the bungalow leaped to their feet in alarm.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading AT THE BUNGALOW The uproar in the kitchen was so terrific that all the boys in the living room of the bungalow leaped to their feet in alarm.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading “I’s stung to death!” and, with a clattering of a kettle on the floor, the colored man came dashing into the living room flourishing a frying pan in one hand.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AT THE BUNGALOW The uproar in the kitchen was so terrific that all the boys in the living room of the bungalow leaped to their feet in alarm.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “I’s stung to death!” and, with a clattering of a kettle on the floor, the colored man came dashing into the living room flourishing a frying pan in one hand.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “I’s stung to death!” and, with a clattering of a kettle on the floor, the colored man came dashing into the living room flourishing a frying pan in one hand.
panverbUS /pæn/
make a sweeping movement
From this reading “I’s stung to death!” and, with a clattering of a kettle on the floor, the colored man came dashing into the living room flourishing a frying pan in one hand.
roaredverbUS /rɔːrd/
past form of “roar” — make a loud noise, as of wind, water, or vehicles
From this reading I’s killed!” roared Jeff.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading AT THE BUNGALOW The uproar in the kitchen was so terrific that all the boys in the living room of the bungalow leaped to their feet in alarm.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading AT THE BUNGALOW The uproar in the kitchen was so terrific that all the boys in the living room of the bungalow leaped to their feet in alarm.
stungadjectiveUS /stʌŋ/
aroused to impatience or anger
From this reading “I’s stung to death!” and, with a clattering of a kettle on the floor, the colored man came dashing into the living room flourishing a frying pan in one hand.
terrificadjectiveUS /tərˈɪfɪk/
very great or intense
From this reading AT THE BUNGALOW The uproar in the kitchen was so terrific that all the boys in the living room of the bungalow leaped to their feet in alarm.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading AT THE BUNGALOW The uproar in the kitchen was so terrific that all the boys in the living room of the bungalow leaped to their feet in alarm.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AT THE BUNGALOW The uproar in the kitchen was so terrific that all the boys in the living room of the bungalow leaped to their feet in alarm.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading AT THE BUNGALOW The uproar in the kitchen was so terrific that all the boys in the living room of the bungalow leaped to their feet in alarm.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading AT THE BUNGALOW The uproar in the kitchen was so terrific that all the boys in the living room of the bungalow leaped to their feet in alarm.
uproarnounUS /ˈʌprɔːr/
a state of commotion and noise and confusion
From this reading AT THE BUNGALOW The uproar in the kitchen was so terrific that all the boys in the living room of the bungalow leaped to their feet in alarm.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading AT THE BUNGALOW The uproar in the kitchen was so terrific that all the boys in the living room of the bungalow leaped to their feet in alarm.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “What is it, Jeff?
in the company of; together with
From this reading “I’s stung to death!” and, with a clattering of a kettle on the floor, the colored man came dashing into the living room flourishing a frying pan in one hand.
