used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In fact, all of the boys experienced a singular relief when they discovered that the canoes still lay there on the beach.
ain't
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From this reading "Seems to be all hunky dory," Bandy-legs was heard to remark, as he came puffing along in the rear, determined to keep up with the procession; "if only now them tricky fellers ain't gone and bored more auger holes in my little cedar dinky!
(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 In fact, all of the boys experienced a singular relief when they discovered that the canoes still lay there on the beach.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading "Seems to be all hunky dory," Bandy-legs was heard to remark, as he came puffing along in the rear, determined to keep up with the procession; "if only now them tricky fellers ain't gone and bored more auger holes in my little cedar dinky!
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN UNWELCOME DISCOVERY.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Bully, they're still there, just like we left them!" shouted Steve; and from the manner in which he said this, it was evident that he had shared in some of the fears which beset his companions.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Seems to be all hunky dory," Bandy-legs was heard to remark, as he came puffing along in the rear, determined to keep up with the procession; "if only now them tricky fellers ain't gone and bored more auger holes in my little cedar dinky!
augernounUS /ˈɔːɡər/
a long flexible steel coil for dislodging stoppages in curved pipes
From this reading "Seems to be all hunky dory," Bandy-legs was heard to remark, as he came puffing along in the rear, determined to keep up with the procession; "if only now them tricky fellers ain't gone and bored more auger holes in my little cedar dinky!
Bandy-legs
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From this reading "Seems to be all hunky dory," Bandy-legs was heard to remark, as he came puffing along in the rear, determined to keep up with the procession; "if only now them tricky fellers ain't gone and bored more auger holes in my little cedar dinky!
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Seems to be all hunky dory," Bandy-legs was heard to remark, as he came puffing along in the rear, determined to keep up with the procession; "if only now them tricky fellers ain't gone and bored more auger holes in my little cedar dinky!
an area of sand sloping down to the water of a sea or lake
From this reading In fact, all of the boys experienced a singular relief when they discovered that the canoes still lay there on the beach.
besetverbUS /bɪˈset/
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading "Bully, they're still there, just like we left them!" shouted Steve; and from the manner in which he said this, it was evident that he had shared in some of the fears which beset his companions.
boredadjectiveUS /bɔːrd/
tired of the world
From this reading "Seems to be all hunky dory," Bandy-legs was heard to remark, as he came puffing along in the rear, determined to keep up with the procession; "if only now them tricky fellers ain't gone and bored more auger holes in my little cedar dinky!
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading In fact, all of the boys experienced a singular relief when they discovered that the canoes still lay there on the beach.
BullynounUS /ˈbʊli/
a cruel and brutal fellow
From this reading "Bully, they're still there, just like we left them!" shouted Steve; and from the manner in which he said this, it was evident that he had shared in some of the fears which beset his companions.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "Seems to be all hunky dory," Bandy-legs was heard to remark, as he came puffing along in the rear, determined to keep up with the procession; "if only now them tricky fellers ain't gone and bored more auger holes in my little cedar dinky!
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading You never can tell.
canoesnounUS /kəˈnuːz/
plural of “canoe” — small and light boat; pointed at both ends; propelled with a paddle
From this reading In fact, all of the boys experienced a singular relief when they discovered that the canoes still lay there on the beach.
cedarnounUS /ˈsiːdər/
any of numerous trees of the family Cupressaceae that resemble cedars
From this reading "Seems to be all hunky dory," Bandy-legs was heard to remark, as he came puffing along in the rear, determined to keep up with the procession; "if only now them tricky fellers ain't gone and bored more auger holes in my little cedar dinky!
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading "Bully, they're still there, just like we left them!" shouted Steve; and from the manner in which he said this, it was evident that he had shared in some of the fears which beset his companions.
characterized by great determination
From this reading "Seems to be all hunky dory," Bandy-legs was heard to remark, as he came puffing along in the rear, determined to keep up with the procession; "if only now them tricky fellers ain't gone and bored more auger holes in my little cedar dinky!
dinkyadjectiveUS /ˈdɪŋki/
small and unimpressive
From this reading "Seems to be all hunky dory," Bandy-legs was heard to remark, as he came puffing along in the rear, determined to keep up with the procession; "if only now them tricky fellers ain't gone and bored more auger holes in my little cedar dinky!
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading In fact, all of the boys experienced a singular relief when they discovered that the canoes still lay there on the beach.
the act of discovering something
From this reading AN UNWELCOME DISCOVERY.
dorynounUS /ˈdɔːri/
a small boat of shallow draft with cross thwarts for seats and rowlocks for oars with which it is propelled
From this reading "Seems to be all hunky dory," Bandy-legs was heard to remark, as he came puffing along in the rear, determined to keep up with the procession; "if only now them tricky fellers ain't gone and bored more auger holes in my little cedar dinky!
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading "Bully, they're still there, just like we left them!" shouted Steve; and from the manner in which he said this, it was evident that he had shared in some of the fears which beset his companions.
having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation
From this reading In fact, all of the boys experienced a singular relief when they discovered that the canoes still lay there on the beach.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading In fact, all of the boys experienced a singular relief when they discovered that the canoes still lay there on the beach.
plural of “fear” — an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)
From this reading "Bully, they're still there, just like we left them!" shouted Steve; and from the manner in which he said this, it was evident that he had shared in some of the fears which beset his companions.
fellersnounUS /ˈfelərz/
plural of “feller” — a person who fells trees
From this reading "Seems to be all hunky dory," Bandy-legs was heard to remark, as he came puffing along in the rear, determined to keep up with the procession; "if only now them tricky fellers ain't gone and bored more auger holes in my little cedar dinky!
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "Bully, they're still there, just like we left them!" shouted Steve; and from the manner in which he said this, it was evident that he had shared in some of the fears which beset his companions.
destroyed or killed
From this reading "Seems to be all hunky dory," Bandy-legs was heard to remark, as he came puffing along in the rear, determined to keep up with the procession; "if only now them tricky fellers ain't gone and bored more auger holes in my little cedar dinky!
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "Bully, they're still there, just like we left them!" shouted Steve; and from the manner in which he said this, it was evident that he had shared in some of the fears which beset his companions.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Bully, they're still there, just like we left them!" shouted Steve; and from the manner in which he said this, it was evident that he had shared in some of the fears which beset his companions.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading "Seems to be all hunky dory," Bandy-legs was heard to remark, as he came puffing along in the rear, determined to keep up with the procession; "if only now them tricky fellers ain't gone and bored more auger holes in my little cedar dinky!
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Bully, they're still there, just like we left them!" shouted Steve; and from the manner in which he said this, it was evident that he had shared in some of the fears which beset his companions.
holesnounUS /hoʊlz/
plural of “hole” — an opening into or through something
From this reading "Seems to be all hunky dory," Bandy-legs was heard to remark, as he came puffing along in the rear, determined to keep up with the procession; "if only now them tricky fellers ain't gone and bored more auger holes in my little cedar dinky!
hunky
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From this reading "Seems to be all hunky dory," Bandy-legs was heard to remark, as he came puffing along in the rear, determined to keep up with the procession; "if only now them tricky fellers ain't gone and bored more auger holes in my little cedar dinky!
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "Seems to be all hunky dory," Bandy-legs was heard to remark, as he came puffing along in the rear, determined to keep up with the procession; "if only now them tricky fellers ain't gone and bored more auger holes in my little cedar dinky!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Bully, they're still there, just like we left them!" shouted Steve; and from the manner in which he said this, it was evident that he had shared in some of the fears which beset his companions.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Bully, they're still there, just like we left them!" shouted Steve; and from the manner in which he said this, it was evident that he had shared in some of the fears which beset his companions.
and nothing more
From this reading "Bully, they're still there, just like we left them!" shouted Steve; and from the manner in which he said this, it was evident that he had shared in some of the fears which beset his companions.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading "Seems to be all hunky dory," Bandy-legs was heard to remark, as he came puffing along in the rear, determined to keep up with the procession; "if only now them tricky fellers ain't gone and bored more auger holes in my little cedar dinky!
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading In fact, all of the boys experienced a singular relief when they discovered that the canoes still lay there on the beach.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading "Bully, they're still there, just like we left them!" shouted Steve; and from the manner in which he said this, it was evident that he had shared in some of the fears which beset his companions.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "Bully, they're still there, just like we left them!" shouted Steve; and from the manner in which he said this, it was evident that he had shared in some of the fears which beset his companions.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "Seems to be all hunky dory," Bandy-legs was heard to remark, as he came puffing along in the rear, determined to keep up with the procession; "if only now them tricky fellers ain't gone and bored more auger holes in my little cedar dinky!
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "Bully, they're still there, just like we left them!" shouted Steve; and from the manner in which he said this, it was evident that he had shared in some of the fears which beset his companions.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "Seems to be all hunky dory," Bandy-legs was heard to remark, as he came puffing along in the rear, determined to keep up with the procession; "if only now them tricky fellers ain't gone and bored more auger holes in my little cedar dinky!
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Seems to be all hunky dory," Bandy-legs was heard to remark, as he came puffing along in the rear, determined to keep up with the procession; "if only now them tricky fellers ain't gone and bored more auger holes in my little cedar dinky!
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading You never can tell.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "Seems to be all hunky dory," Bandy-legs was heard to remark, as he came puffing along in the rear, determined to keep up with the procession; "if only now them tricky fellers ain't gone and bored more auger holes in my little cedar dinky!
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Bully, they're still there, just like we left them!" shouted Steve; and from the manner in which he said this, it was evident that he had shared in some of the fears which beset his companions.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading In fact, all of the boys experienced a singular relief when they discovered that the canoes still lay there on the beach.
and nothing more
From this reading "Seems to be all hunky dory," Bandy-legs was heard to remark, as he came puffing along in the rear, determined to keep up with the procession; "if only now them tricky fellers ain't gone and bored more auger holes in my little cedar dinky!
(theology) the origination of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost
From this reading "Seems to be all hunky dory," Bandy-legs was heard to remark, as he came puffing along in the rear, determined to keep up with the procession; "if only now them tricky fellers ain't gone and bored more auger holes in my little cedar dinky!
puffingnounUS /ˈpʌfɪŋ/
blowing tobacco smoke out into the air
From this reading "Seems to be all hunky dory," Bandy-legs was heard to remark, as he came puffing along in the rear, determined to keep up with the procession; "if only now them tricky fellers ain't gone and bored more auger holes in my little cedar dinky!
the back of a military formation or procession
From this reading "Seems to be all hunky dory," Bandy-legs was heard to remark, as he came puffing along in the rear, determined to keep up with the procession; "if only now them tricky fellers ain't gone and bored more auger holes in my little cedar dinky!
the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
From this reading In fact, all of the boys experienced a singular relief when they discovered that the canoes still lay there on the beach.
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading "Seems to be all hunky dory," Bandy-legs was heard to remark, as he came puffing along in the rear, determined to keep up with the procession; "if only now them tricky fellers ain't gone and bored more auger holes in my little cedar dinky!
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Bully, they're still there, just like we left them!" shouted Steve; and from the manner in which he said this, it was evident that he had shared in some of the fears which beset his companions.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading "Seems to be all hunky dory," Bandy-legs was heard to remark, as he came puffing along in the rear, determined to keep up with the procession; "if only now them tricky fellers ain't gone and bored more auger holes in my little cedar dinky!
sharedadjectiveUS /ʃerd/
have in common; held or experienced in common
From this reading "Bully, they're still there, just like we left them!" shouted Steve; and from the manner in which he said this, it was evident that he had shared in some of the fears which beset his companions.
in a vehement outcry
From this reading "Bully, they're still there, just like we left them!" shouted Steve; and from the manner in which he said this, it was evident that he had shared in some of the fears which beset his companions.
unusual or striking
From this reading In fact, all of the boys experienced a singular relief when they discovered that the canoes still lay there on the beach.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading "Bully, they're still there, just like we left them!" shouted Steve; and from the manner in which he said this, it was evident that he had shared in some of the fears which beset his companions.
Steve
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From this reading "Bully, they're still there, just like we left them!" shouted Steve; and from the manner in which he said this, it was evident that he had shared in some of the fears which beset his companions.
not in physical motion
From this reading "Bully, they're still there, just like we left them!" shouted Steve; and from the manner in which he said this, it was evident that he had shared in some of the fears which beset his companions.
express in words
From this reading You never can tell.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Bully, they're still there, just like we left them!" shouted Steve; and from the manner in which he said this, it was evident that he had shared in some of the fears which beset his companions.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Bully, they're still there, just like we left them!" shouted Steve; and from the manner in which he said this, it was evident that he had shared in some of the fears which beset his companions.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "Bully, they're still there, just like we left them!" shouted Steve; and from the manner in which he said this, it was evident that he had shared in some of the fears which beset his companions.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "Bully, they're still there, just like we left them!" shouted Steve; and from the manner in which he said this, it was evident that he had shared in some of the fears which beset his companions.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In fact, all of the boys experienced a singular relief when they discovered that the canoes still lay there on the beach.
they're
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From this reading "Bully, they're still there, just like we left them!" shouted Steve; and from the manner in which he said this, it was evident that he had shared in some of the fears which beset his companions.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Bully, they're still there, just like we left them!" shouted Steve; and from the manner in which he said this, it was evident that he had shared in some of the fears which beset his companions.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Seems to be all hunky dory," Bandy-legs was heard to remark, as he came puffing along in the rear, determined to keep up with the procession; "if only now them tricky fellers ain't gone and bored more auger holes in my little cedar dinky!
trickyadjectiveUS /ˈtrɪki/
not to be trusted
From this reading "Seems to be all hunky dory," Bandy-legs was heard to remark, as he came puffing along in the rear, determined to keep up with the procession; "if only now them tricky fellers ain't gone and bored more auger holes in my little cedar dinky!
UNWELCOMEadjectiveUS /ənˈwelkəm/
not welcome; not giving pleasure or received with pleasure
From this reading AN UNWELCOME DISCOVERY.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "Seems to be all hunky dory," Bandy-legs was heard to remark, as he came puffing along in the rear, determined to keep up with the procession; "if only now them tricky fellers ain't gone and bored more auger holes in my little cedar dinky!
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Bully, they're still there, just like we left them!" shouted Steve; and from the manner in which he said this, it was evident that he had shared in some of the fears which beset his companions.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Bully, they're still there, just like we left them!" shouted Steve; and from the manner in which he said this, it was evident that he had shared in some of the fears which beset his companions.
at the time that
From this reading In fact, all of the boys experienced a singular relief when they discovered that the canoes still lay there on the beach.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "Bully, they're still there, just like we left them!" shouted Steve; and from the manner in which he said this, it was evident that he had shared in some of the fears which beset his companions.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Seems to be all hunky dory," Bandy-legs was heard to remark, as he came puffing along in the rear, determined to keep up with the procession; "if only now them tricky fellers ain't gone and bored more auger holes in my little cedar dinky!
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You never can tell.
