AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A DOSE OF TAR AND FEATHERS "Make some kind of a light--I can't see a thing," said Dan Baxter, as the little party came to a halt in front of a half tumbled down building.
accompanyverbUS /əˈkʌmpəni/
be present or associated with an event or entity
From this reading They entered the dwelling, forcing Tom to accompany them.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading This done they tied the young cadet fast to an iron ring set in the huge old fashion fireplace.
ANDconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A DOSE OF TAR AND FEATHERS "Make some kind of a light--I can't see a thing," said Dan Baxter, as the little party came to a halt in front of a half tumbled down building.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A DOSE OF TAR AND FEATHERS "Make some kind of a light--I can't see a thing," said Dan Baxter, as the little party came to a halt in front of a half tumbled down building.
attirenounUS /əˈtaɪər/
clothing of a distinctive style or for a particular occasion
From this reading Stumpy Nuggs carried matches, and quickly lit a bit of candle which he produced from one of the pockets of his ragged attire.
Baxter
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From this reading A DOSE OF TAR AND FEATHERS "Make some kind of a light--I can't see a thing," said Dan Baxter, as the little party came to a halt in front of a half tumbled down building.
bitnounUS /bɪt/
a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading Stumpy Nuggs carried matches, and quickly lit a bit of candle which he produced from one of the pockets of his ragged attire.
buildingnounUS /ˈbɪldɪŋ/
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading A DOSE OF TAR AND FEATHERS "Make some kind of a light--I can't see a thing," said Dan Baxter, as the little party came to a halt in front of a half tumbled down building.
cadetnounUS /kəˈdet/
a military trainee (as at a military academy)
From this reading This done they tied the young cadet fast to an iron ring set in the huge old fashion fireplace.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading A DOSE OF TAR AND FEATHERS "Make some kind of a light--I can't see a thing," said Dan Baxter, as the little party came to a halt in front of a half tumbled down building.
can't
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From this reading A DOSE OF TAR AND FEATHERS "Make some kind of a light--I can't see a thing," said Dan Baxter, as the little party came to a halt in front of a half tumbled down building.
candlenounUS /ˈkændəl/
stick of wax with a wick in the middle
From this reading Stumpy Nuggs carried matches, and quickly lit a bit of candle which he produced from one of the pockets of his ragged attire.
carriedverbUS /ˈkærid/
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Stumpy Nuggs carried matches, and quickly lit a bit of candle which he produced from one of the pockets of his ragged attire.
Dan
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From this reading A DOSE OF TAR AND FEATHERS "Make some kind of a light--I can't see a thing," said Dan Baxter, as the little party came to a halt in front of a half tumbled down building.
doneadjectiveUS /dʌn/
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading This done they tied the young cadet fast to an iron ring set in the huge old fashion fireplace.
DOSEnounUS /doʊs/
a measured portion of medicine taken at any one time
From this reading A DOSE OF TAR AND FEATHERS "Make some kind of a light--I can't see a thing," said Dan Baxter, as the little party came to a halt in front of a half tumbled down building.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading A DOSE OF TAR AND FEATHERS "Make some kind of a light--I can't see a thing," said Dan Baxter, as the little party came to a halt in front of a half tumbled down building.
dwellingnounUS /ˈdwelɪŋ/
housing that someone is living in
From this reading They entered the dwelling, forcing Tom to accompany them.
enteredverbUS /ˈentərd/
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading They entered the dwelling, forcing Tom to accompany them.
fashionnounUS /ˈfæʃən/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading This done they tied the young cadet fast to an iron ring set in the huge old fashion fireplace.
fastadverbUS /fæst/
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading This done they tied the young cadet fast to an iron ring set in the huge old fashion fireplace.
FEATHERSnounUS /ˈfeðərz/
plural of “feather” — the light horny waterproof structure forming the external covering of birds
From this reading A DOSE OF TAR AND FEATHERS "Make some kind of a light--I can't see a thing," said Dan Baxter, as the little party came to a halt in front of a half tumbled down building.
fireplacenounUS /ˈfaɪərpleɪs/
an open recess in a wall at the base of a chimney where a fire can be built
From this reading This done they tied the young cadet fast to an iron ring set in the huge old fashion fireplace.
forcingverbUS /ˈfɔːrsɪŋ/
-ing form of “force” — to cause to do through pressure or necessity, by physical, moral or intellectual means
From this reading They entered the dwelling, forcing Tom to accompany them.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Stumpy Nuggs carried matches, and quickly lit a bit of candle which he produced from one of the pockets of his ragged attire.
frontnounUS /frʌnt/
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading A DOSE OF TAR AND FEATHERS "Make some kind of a light--I can't see a thing," said Dan Baxter, as the little party came to a halt in front of a half tumbled down building.
halfadjectiveUS /hæf/
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading A DOSE OF TAR AND FEATHERS "Make some kind of a light--I can't see a thing," said Dan Baxter, as the little party came to a halt in front of a half tumbled down building.
haltverbUS /hɔːlt/
cause to stop
From this reading A DOSE OF TAR AND FEATHERS "Make some kind of a light--I can't see a thing," said Dan Baxter, as the little party came to a halt in front of a half tumbled down building.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Stumpy Nuggs carried matches, and quickly lit a bit of candle which he produced from one of the pockets of his ragged attire.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Stumpy Nuggs carried matches, and quickly lit a bit of candle which he produced from one of the pockets of his ragged attire.
hugeadjectiveUS /hjuːdʒ/
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading This done they tied the young cadet fast to an iron ring set in the huge old fashion fireplace.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading A DOSE OF TAR AND FEATHERS "Make some kind of a light--I can't see a thing," said Dan Baxter, as the little party came to a halt in front of a half tumbled down building.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A DOSE OF TAR AND FEATHERS "Make some kind of a light--I can't see a thing," said Dan Baxter, as the little party came to a halt in front of a half tumbled down building.
ironnounUS /ˈaɪərn/
a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood
From this reading This done they tied the young cadet fast to an iron ring set in the huge old fashion fireplace.
kindadjectiveUS /kaɪnd/
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading A DOSE OF TAR AND FEATHERS "Make some kind of a light--I can't see a thing," said Dan Baxter, as the little party came to a halt in front of a half tumbled down building.
lightadjectiveUS /laɪt/
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading A DOSE OF TAR AND FEATHERS "Make some kind of a light--I can't see a thing," said Dan Baxter, as the little party came to a halt in front of a half tumbled down building.
litadjectiveUS /lɪt/
provided with artificial light
From this reading Stumpy Nuggs carried matches, and quickly lit a bit of candle which he produced from one of the pockets of his ragged attire.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A DOSE OF TAR AND FEATHERS "Make some kind of a light--I can't see a thing," said Dan Baxter, as the little party came to a halt in front of a half tumbled down building.
Longback
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Now we'll turn out his pockets," said Longback, and this was quickly done.
MakeverbUS /meɪk/
engage in
From this reading A DOSE OF TAR AND FEATHERS "Make some kind of a light--I can't see a thing," said Dan Baxter, as the little party came to a halt in front of a half tumbled down building.
matchesnounUS /ˈmætʃəz/
plural of “match” — lighter consisting of a thin piece of wood or cardboard tipped with combustible chemical; ignites with friction
From this reading Stumpy Nuggs carried matches, and quickly lit a bit of candle which he produced from one of the pockets of his ragged attire.
NowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "Now we'll turn out his pockets," said Longback, and this was quickly done.
Nuggs
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From this reading Stumpy Nuggs carried matches, and quickly lit a bit of candle which he produced from one of the pockets of his ragged attire.
OFprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A DOSE OF TAR AND FEATHERS "Make some kind of a light--I can't see a thing," said Dan Baxter, as the little party came to a halt in front of a half tumbled down building.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading This done they tied the young cadet fast to an iron ring set in the huge old fashion fireplace.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Stumpy Nuggs carried matches, and quickly lit a bit of candle which he produced from one of the pockets of his ragged attire.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "Now we'll turn out his pockets," said Longback, and this was quickly done.
partynounUS /ˈpɑːrti/
an organization to gain political power
From this reading A DOSE OF TAR AND FEATHERS "Make some kind of a light--I can't see a thing," said Dan Baxter, as the little party came to a halt in front of a half tumbled down building.
pocketsnounUS /ˈpɑːkəts/
plural of “pocket” — a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading Stumpy Nuggs carried matches, and quickly lit a bit of candle which he produced from one of the pockets of his ragged attire.
producedverbUS /prəˈduːst/
past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading Stumpy Nuggs carried matches, and quickly lit a bit of candle which he produced from one of the pockets of his ragged attire.
quicklyadverbUS /ˈkwɪkli/
with speed
From this reading Stumpy Nuggs carried matches, and quickly lit a bit of candle which he produced from one of the pockets of his ragged attire.
raggedadjectiveUS /ˈræɡəd/
being or dressed in clothes that are worn or torn
From this reading Stumpy Nuggs carried matches, and quickly lit a bit of candle which he produced from one of the pockets of his ragged attire.
ringverbUS /rɪŋ/
sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading This done they tied the young cadet fast to an iron ring set in the huge old fashion fireplace.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading A DOSE OF TAR AND FEATHERS "Make some kind of a light--I can't see a thing," said Dan Baxter, as the little party came to a halt in front of a half tumbled down building.
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading A DOSE OF TAR AND FEATHERS "Make some kind of a light--I can't see a thing," said Dan Baxter, as the little party came to a halt in front of a half tumbled down building.
setverbUS /set/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading This done they tied the young cadet fast to an iron ring set in the huge old fashion fireplace.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading A DOSE OF TAR AND FEATHERS "Make some kind of a light--I can't see a thing," said Dan Baxter, as the little party came to a halt in front of a half tumbled down building.
Stumpyadjective
short and thick; as e.g. having short legs and heavy musculature
From this reading Stumpy Nuggs carried matches, and quickly lit a bit of candle which he produced from one of the pockets of his ragged attire.
TARnounUS /tɑːr/
any of various dark heavy viscid substances obtained as a residue
From this reading A DOSE OF TAR AND FEATHERS "Make some kind of a light--I can't see a thing," said Dan Baxter, as the little party came to a halt in front of a half tumbled down building.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A DOSE OF TAR AND FEATHERS "Make some kind of a light--I can't see a thing," said Dan Baxter, as the little party came to a halt in front of a half tumbled down building.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading They entered the dwelling, forcing Tom to accompany them.
TheypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They entered the dwelling, forcing Tom to accompany them.
thingnounUS /θɪŋ/
a special situation
From this reading A DOSE OF TAR AND FEATHERS "Make some kind of a light--I can't see a thing," said Dan Baxter, as the little party came to a halt in front of a half tumbled down building.
ThisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This done they tied the young cadet fast to an iron ring set in the huge old fashion fireplace.
tiedadjectiveUS /taɪd/
bound or secured closely
From this reading This done they tied the young cadet fast to an iron ring set in the huge old fashion fireplace.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A DOSE OF TAR AND FEATHERS "Make some kind of a light--I can't see a thing," said Dan Baxter, as the little party came to a halt in front of a half tumbled down building.
TomnounUS /tɑːm/
male cat
From this reading They entered the dwelling, forcing Tom to accompany them.
tumbledverbUS /ˈtʌmbəld/
past form of “tumble” — fall down, as if collapsing
From this reading A DOSE OF TAR AND FEATHERS "Make some kind of a light--I can't see a thing," said Dan Baxter, as the little party came to a halt in front of a half tumbled down building.
turnverbUS /tɜːrn/
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading "Now we'll turn out his pockets," said Longback, and this was quickly done.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Now we'll turn out his pockets," said Longback, and this was quickly done.
we'll
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Now we'll turn out his pockets," said Longback, and this was quickly done.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Stumpy Nuggs carried matches, and quickly lit a bit of candle which he produced from one of the pockets of his ragged attire.
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading This done they tied the young cadet fast to an iron ring set in the huge old fashion fireplace.
