used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading One by one they had to bend down, and put his assertion to the test, by poking a finger gingerly into the little pile of gray ashes.
abilitynounUS /əˈbɪlətiː/
the quality of being able to perform; a quality that permits or facilitates achievement or accomplishment
From this reading Max, in whose ability to understand all such things they felt so much confidence, spoke those surprising words, the others showed more or less astonishment.
(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 Max, in whose ability to understand all such things they felt so much confidence, spoke those surprising words, the others showed more or less astonishment.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading One by one they had to bend down, and put his assertion to the test, by poking a finger gingerly into the little pile of gray ashes.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Warm-say, it's _hot_, fellers!" he exclaimed, as he hastily snatched back his hand, and commenced to blow the ends of his fingers.
ashesnounUS /ˈæʃ.ɪz/
The powdery residue left after the burning of a substance.
From this reading One by one they had to bend down, and put his assertion to the test, by poking a finger gingerly into the little pile of gray ashes.
assertionnounUS /əˈsɜːrʃən/
a declaration that is made emphatically (as if no supporting evidence were necessary)
From this reading One by one they had to bend down, and put his assertion to the test, by poking a finger gingerly into the little pile of gray ashes.
the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading Max, in whose ability to understand all such things they felt so much confidence, spoke those surprising words, the others showed more or less astonishment.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading "Warm-say, it's _hot_, fellers!" he exclaimed, as he hastily snatched back his hand, and commenced to blow the ends of his fingers.
Bandy-legs
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From this reading Even Bandy-legs would not rest satisfied until he had thus copied the example of the others.
bendverbUS /bend/
form a curve
From this reading One by one they had to bend down, and put his assertion to the test, by poking a finger gingerly into the little pile of gray ashes.
exhale hard
From this reading "Warm-say, it's _hot_, fellers!" he exclaimed, as he hastily snatched back his hand, and commenced to blow the ends of his fingers.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading One by one they had to bend down, and put his assertion to the test, by poking a finger gingerly into the little pile of gray ashes.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading THE MYSTERY OF THE CABIN.
commencedverbUS /kəˈmenst/
past form of “commence” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading "Warm-say, it's _hot_, fellers!" he exclaimed, as he hastily snatched back his hand, and commenced to blow the ends of his fingers.
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading Max, in whose ability to understand all such things they felt so much confidence, spoke those surprising words, the others showed more or less astonishment.
copiedverbUS /ˈkɑːpid/
inflected form of “copy” — copy down as is
From this reading Even Bandy-legs would not rest satisfied until he had thus copied the example of the others.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading One by one they had to bend down, and put his assertion to the test, by poking a finger gingerly into the little pile of gray ashes.
plural of “end” — either extremity of something that has length
From this reading "Warm-say, it's _hot_, fellers!" he exclaimed, as he hastily snatched back his hand, and commenced to blow the ends of his fingers.
divisible by two
From this reading Even Bandy-legs would not rest satisfied until he had thus copied the example of the others.
an item of information that is typical of a class or group
From this reading Even Bandy-legs would not rest satisfied until he had thus copied the example of the others.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "Warm-say, it's _hot_, fellers!" he exclaimed, as he hastily snatched back his hand, and commenced to blow the ends of his fingers.
fellersnounUS /ˈfelərz/
plural of “feller” — a person who fells trees
From this reading "Warm-say, it's _hot_, fellers!" he exclaimed, as he hastily snatched back his hand, and commenced to blow the ends of his fingers.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Max, in whose ability to understand all such things they felt so much confidence, spoke those surprising words, the others showed more or less astonishment.
feel or handle with the fingers
From this reading One by one they had to bend down, and put his assertion to the test, by poking a finger gingerly into the little pile of gray ashes.
plural of “finger” — any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)
From this reading "Warm-say, it's _hot_, fellers!" he exclaimed, as he hastily snatched back his hand, and commenced to blow the ends of his fingers.
gingerlyadjectiveUS /ˈdʒɪndʒərli/
with extreme care or delicacy
From this reading One by one they had to bend down, and put his assertion to the test, by poking a finger gingerly into the little pile of gray ashes.
a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading One by one they had to bend down, and put his assertion to the test, by poking a finger gingerly into the little pile of gray ashes.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading One by one they had to bend down, and put his assertion to the test, by poking a finger gingerly into the little pile of gray ashes.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading "Warm-say, it's _hot_, fellers!" he exclaimed, as he hastily snatched back his hand, and commenced to blow the ends of his fingers.
in a hurried or hasty manner
From this reading "Warm-say, it's _hot_, fellers!" he exclaimed, as he hastily snatched back his hand, and commenced to blow the ends of his fingers.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Even Bandy-legs would not rest satisfied until he had thus copied the example of the others.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading One by one they had to bend down, and put his assertion to the test, by poking a finger gingerly into the little pile of gray ashes.
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading "Warm-say, it's _hot_, fellers!" he exclaimed, as he hastily snatched back his hand, and commenced to blow the ends of his fingers.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Max, in whose ability to understand all such things they felt so much confidence, spoke those surprising words, the others showed more or less astonishment.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading One by one they had to bend down, and put his assertion to the test, by poking a finger gingerly into the little pile of gray ashes.
it's
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From this reading "Warm-say, it's _hot_, fellers!" he exclaimed, as he hastily snatched back his hand, and commenced to blow the ends of his fingers.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading Max, in whose ability to understand all such things they felt so much confidence, spoke those surprising words, the others showed more or less astonishment.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading One by one they had to bend down, and put his assertion to the test, by poking a finger gingerly into the little pile of gray ashes.
MaxnounUS /mæks/
street names for gamma hydroxybutyrate
From this reading Max, in whose ability to understand all such things they felt so much confidence, spoke those surprising words, the others showed more or less astonishment.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Max, in whose ability to understand all such things they felt so much confidence, spoke those surprising words, the others showed more or less astonishment.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Max, in whose ability to understand all such things they felt so much confidence, spoke those surprising words, the others showed more or less astonishment.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading THE MYSTERY OF THE CABIN.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Even Bandy-legs would not rest satisfied until he had thus copied the example of the others.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE MYSTERY OF THE CABIN.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One by one they had to bend down, and put his assertion to the test, by poking a finger gingerly into the little pile of gray ashes.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Max, in whose ability to understand all such things they felt so much confidence, spoke those surprising words, the others showed more or less astonishment.
others
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From this reading Max, in whose ability to understand all such things they felt so much confidence, spoke those surprising words, the others showed more or less astonishment.
pilenounUS /paɪl/
a collection of objects laid on top of each other
From this reading One by one they had to bend down, and put his assertion to the test, by poking a finger gingerly into the little pile of gray ashes.
pokingnounUS /ˈpoʊkɪŋ/
a sharp hand gesture (resembling a blow)
From this reading One by one they had to bend down, and put his assertion to the test, by poking a finger gingerly into the little pile of gray ashes.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading One by one they had to bend down, and put his assertion to the test, by poking a finger gingerly into the little pile of gray ashes.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading Even Bandy-legs would not rest satisfied until he had thus copied the example of the others.
filled with satisfaction
From this reading Even Bandy-legs would not rest satisfied until he had thus copied the example of the others.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Max, in whose ability to understand all such things they felt so much confidence, spoke those surprising words, the others showed more or less astonishment.
snatchedverbUS /snætʃt/
past form of “snatch” — to grasp hastily or eagerly
From this reading "Warm-say, it's _hot_, fellers!" he exclaimed, as he hastily snatched back his hand, and commenced to blow the ends of his fingers.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Max, in whose ability to understand all such things they felt so much confidence, spoke those surprising words, the others showed more or less astonishment.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading Max, in whose ability to understand all such things they felt so much confidence, spoke those surprising words, the others showed more or less astonishment.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Max, in whose ability to understand all such things they felt so much confidence, spoke those surprising words, the others showed more or less astonishment.
surprisingadjectiveUS /sərˈpraɪzɪŋ/
causing surprise or wonder or amazement
From this reading Max, in whose ability to understand all such things they felt so much confidence, spoke those surprising words, the others showed more or less astonishment.
testnounUS /test/
trying something to find out about it
From this reading One by one they had to bend down, and put his assertion to the test, by poking a finger gingerly into the little pile of gray ashes.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MYSTERY OF THE CABIN.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Max, in whose ability to understand all such things they felt so much confidence, spoke those surprising words, the others showed more or less astonishment.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Max, in whose ability to understand all such things they felt so much confidence, spoke those surprising words, the others showed more or less astonishment.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Max, in whose ability to understand all such things they felt so much confidence, spoke those surprising words, the others showed more or less astonishment.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Even Bandy-legs would not rest satisfied until he had thus copied the example of the others.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Max, in whose ability to understand all such things they felt so much confidence, spoke those surprising words, the others showed more or less astonishment.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading Max, in whose ability to understand all such things they felt so much confidence, spoke those surprising words, the others showed more or less astonishment.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Even Bandy-legs would not rest satisfied until he had thus copied the example of the others.
Warm-say
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From this reading "Warm-say, it's _hot_, fellers!" he exclaimed, as he hastily snatched back his hand, and commenced to blow the ends of his fingers.
belonging to which person
From this reading Max, in whose ability to understand all such things they felt so much confidence, spoke those surprising words, the others showed more or less astonishment.
the words that are spoken
From this reading Max, in whose ability to understand all such things they felt so much confidence, spoke those surprising words, the others showed more or less astonishment.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Even Bandy-legs would not rest satisfied until he had thus copied the example of the others.
