used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "I've a big mind to kick your stuff into the street for you."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Such was Jack's exclamation as he witnessed the scene between the hollow-eyed little street peddler and the dudish, overbearing youth who had attacked him.
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading "Let up there, you big boob!" cried Jack, and without stopping to think twice he leaped towards the other youth and caught him firmly by the arm.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Such was Jack's exclamation as he witnessed the scene between the hollow-eyed little street peddler and the dudish, overbearing youth who had attacked him.
attackedverbUS /əˈtækt/
past form of “attack” — launch an attack or assault on; begin hostilities or start warfare with
From this reading Such was Jack's exclamation as he witnessed the scene between the hollow-eyed little street peddler and the dudish, overbearing youth who had attacked him.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Such was Jack's exclamation as he witnessed the scene between the hollow-eyed little street peddler and the dudish, overbearing youth who had attacked him.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "I've a big mind to kick your stuff into the street for you."
boobnounUS /buːb/
an ignorant or foolish person
From this reading "Let up there, you big boob!" cried Jack, and without stopping to think twice he leaped towards the other youth and caught him firmly by the arm.
a youthful male person
From this reading "Get out, I tell you!" repeated the overbearing boy, as the peddler straightened up and caught hold of his little stand to keep it from tumbling over.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "Let up there, you big boob!" cried Jack, and without stopping to think twice he leaped towards the other youth and caught him firmly by the arm.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading "Get out, I tell you!" repeated the overbearing boy, as the peddler straightened up and caught hold of his little stand to keep it from tumbling over.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "Let up there, you big boob!" cried Jack, and without stopping to think twice he leaped towards the other youth and caught him firmly by the arm.
dudish
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From this reading Such was Jack's exclamation as he witnessed the scene between the hollow-eyed little street peddler and the dudish, overbearing youth who had attacked him.
exclamationnounUS /ˌekskləˈmeɪʃən/
an abrupt excited utterance
From this reading Such was Jack's exclamation as he witnessed the scene between the hollow-eyed little street peddler and the dudish, overbearing youth who had attacked him.
a boy or man
From this reading GETTING READY TO LEAVE "The mean fellow!"
with resolute determination
From this reading "Let up there, you big boob!" cried Jack, and without stopping to think twice he leaped towards the other youth and caught him firmly by the arm.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "I've a big mind to kick your stuff into the street for you."
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "Get out, I tell you!" repeated the overbearing boy, as the peddler straightened up and caught hold of his little stand to keep it from tumbling over.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "Get out, I tell you!" repeated the overbearing boy, as the peddler straightened up and caught hold of his little stand to keep it from tumbling over.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading GETTING READY TO LEAVE "The mean fellow!"
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Such was Jack's exclamation as he witnessed the scene between the hollow-eyed little street peddler and the dudish, overbearing youth who had attacked him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Such was Jack's exclamation as he witnessed the scene between the hollow-eyed little street peddler and the dudish, overbearing youth who had attacked him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Such was Jack's exclamation as he witnessed the scene between the hollow-eyed little street peddler and the dudish, overbearing youth who had attacked him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Get out, I tell you!" repeated the overbearing boy, as the peddler straightened up and caught hold of his little stand to keep it from tumbling over.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading "Get out, I tell you!" repeated the overbearing boy, as the peddler straightened up and caught hold of his little stand to keep it from tumbling over.
hollow-eyedadjective
characteristic of the bony face of a cadaver
From this reading Such was Jack's exclamation as he witnessed the scene between the hollow-eyed little street peddler and the dudish, overbearing youth who had attacked him.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Get out, I tell you!" repeated the overbearing boy, as the peddler straightened up and caught hold of his little stand to keep it from tumbling over.
I've
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I've a big mind to kick your stuff into the street for you."
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading "I've a big mind to kick your stuff into the street for you."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Get out, I tell you!" repeated the overbearing boy, as the peddler straightened up and caught hold of his little stand to keep it from tumbling over.
a small worthless amount
From this reading "Let up there, you big boob!" cried Jack, and without stopping to think twice he leaped towards the other youth and caught him firmly by the arm.
Jack'snounUS /dʒæks/
possessive form of “jack” — a small worthless amount
From this reading Such was Jack's exclamation as he witnessed the scene between the hollow-eyed little street peddler and the dudish, overbearing youth who had attacked him.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading "Get out, I tell you!" repeated the overbearing boy, as the peddler straightened up and caught hold of his little stand to keep it from tumbling over.
kickverbUS /kɪk/
drive or propel with the foot
From this reading "I've a big mind to kick your stuff into the street for you."
past form of “leap” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading "Let up there, you big boob!" cried Jack, and without stopping to think twice he leaped towards the other youth and caught him firmly by the arm.
go away from a place
From this reading GETTING READY TO LEAVE "The mean fellow!"
Letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading "Let up there, you big boob!" cried Jack, and without stopping to think twice he leaped towards the other youth and caught him firmly by the arm.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Such was Jack's exclamation as he witnessed the scene between the hollow-eyed little street peddler and the dudish, overbearing youth who had attacked him.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading GETTING READY TO LEAVE "The mean fellow!"
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading "I've a big mind to kick your stuff into the street for you."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Get out, I tell you!" repeated the overbearing boy, as the peddler straightened up and caught hold of his little stand to keep it from tumbling over.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading "Let up there, you big boob!" cried Jack, and without stopping to think twice he leaped towards the other youth and caught him firmly by the arm.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "Get out, I tell you!" repeated the overbearing boy, as the peddler straightened up and caught hold of his little stand to keep it from tumbling over.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading "Get out, I tell you!" repeated the overbearing boy, as the peddler straightened up and caught hold of his little stand to keep it from tumbling over.
overbearingadjectiveUS /ˈoʊvərˈberɪŋ/
expecting unquestioning obedience
From this reading Such was Jack's exclamation as he witnessed the scene between the hollow-eyed little street peddler and the dudish, overbearing youth who had attacked him.
peddlernounUS /ˈpedlər/
someone who travels about selling his wares (as on the streets or at carnivals)
From this reading Such was Jack's exclamation as he witnessed the scene between the hollow-eyed little street peddler and the dudish, overbearing youth who had attacked him.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading GETTING READY TO LEAVE "The mean fellow!"
recurring again and again
From this reading "Get out, I tell you!" repeated the overbearing boy, as the peddler straightened up and caught hold of his little stand to keep it from tumbling over.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading Such was Jack's exclamation as he witnessed the scene between the hollow-eyed little street peddler and the dudish, overbearing youth who had attacked him.
be standing; be upright
From this reading "Get out, I tell you!" repeated the overbearing boy, as the peddler straightened up and caught hold of his little stand to keep it from tumbling over.
fastener consisting of a narrow strip of welded metal used to join steel members
From this reading "Let up there, you big boob!" cried Jack, and without stopping to think twice he leaped towards the other youth and caught him firmly by the arm.
straightenedverbUS /ˈstreɪtənd/
past form of “straighten” — straighten up or out; make straight
From this reading "Get out, I tell you!" repeated the overbearing boy, as the peddler straightened up and caught hold of his little stand to keep it from tumbling over.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Such was Jack's exclamation as he witnessed the scene between the hollow-eyed little street peddler and the dudish, overbearing youth who had attacked him.
the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object
From this reading "I've a big mind to kick your stuff into the street for you."
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Such was Jack's exclamation as he witnessed the scene between the hollow-eyed little street peddler and the dudish, overbearing youth who had attacked him.
express in words
From this reading "Get out, I tell you!" repeated the overbearing boy, as the peddler straightened up and caught hold of his little stand to keep it from tumbling over.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading GETTING READY TO LEAVE "The mean fellow!"
in or at that place or location
From this reading "Let up there, you big boob!" cried Jack, and without stopping to think twice he leaped towards the other youth and caught him firmly by the arm.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "Let up there, you big boob!" cried Jack, and without stopping to think twice he leaped towards the other youth and caught him firmly by the arm.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading GETTING READY TO LEAVE "The mean fellow!"
in the direction of
From this reading "Let up there, you big boob!" cried Jack, and without stopping to think twice he leaped towards the other youth and caught him firmly by the arm.
tumblingnounUS /ˈtʌmbəlɪŋ/
the gymnastic moves of an acrobat
From this reading "Get out, I tell you!" repeated the overbearing boy, as the peddler straightened up and caught hold of his little stand to keep it from tumbling over.
two times
From this reading "Let up there, you big boob!" cried Jack, and without stopping to think twice he leaped towards the other youth and caught him firmly by the arm.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "Get out, I tell you!" repeated the overbearing boy, as the peddler straightened up and caught hold of his little stand to keep it from tumbling over.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Such was Jack's exclamation as he witnessed the scene between the hollow-eyed little street peddler and the dudish, overbearing youth who had attacked him.
which person or people
From this reading Such was Jack's exclamation as he witnessed the scene between the hollow-eyed little street peddler and the dudish, overbearing youth who had attacked him.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading "Let up there, you big boob!" cried Jack, and without stopping to think twice he leaped towards the other youth and caught him firmly by the arm.
witnessedverbUS /ˈwɪtnəst/
past form of “witness” — be a witness to
From this reading Such was Jack's exclamation as he witnessed the scene between the hollow-eyed little street peddler and the dudish, overbearing youth who had attacked him.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Get out, I tell you!" repeated the overbearing boy, as the peddler straightened up and caught hold of his little stand to keep it from tumbling over.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I've a big mind to kick your stuff into the street for you."
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading Such was Jack's exclamation as he witnessed the scene between the hollow-eyed little street peddler and the dudish, overbearing youth who had attacked him.
