used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ON THE TRAIL Oppressive silence once more filled the room--a silence unbroken by the ticking of the clock this time, for it was mute, because of the toothpick.
accusingadjectiveUS /əˈkjuːzɪŋ/
containing or expressing accusation
From this reading But its accusing face seemed to look at the three chums, as though begging to be allowed to speak, even if it did but mark the passage of time.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading "Maybe we can prevail on Bricktop to stay until after the big game with Boxer Hall," suggested Tom, hopefully.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading But its accusing face seemed to look at the three chums, as though begging to be allowed to speak, even if it did but mark the passage of time.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But its accusing face seemed to look at the three chums, as though begging to be allowed to speak, even if it did but mark the passage of time.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading But its accusing face seemed to look at the three chums, as though begging to be allowed to speak, even if it did but mark the passage of time.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading But its accusing face seemed to look at the three chums, as though begging to be allowed to speak, even if it did but mark the passage of time.
for the reason that
From this reading ON THE TRAIL Oppressive silence once more filled the room--a silence unbroken by the ticking of the clock this time, for it was mute, because of the toothpick.
beggingnounUS /ˈbeɡɪŋ/
a solicitation for money or food (especially in the street by an apparently penniless person)
From this reading But its accusing face seemed to look at the three chums, as though begging to be allowed to speak, even if it did but mark the passage of time.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "Maybe we can prevail on Bricktop to stay until after the big game with Boxer Hall," suggested Tom, hopefully.
BoxernounUS /ˈbɑːksər/
someone who fights with his fists for sport
From this reading "Maybe we can prevail on Bricktop to stay until after the big game with Boxer Hall," suggested Tom, hopefully.
Bricktop
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From this reading "Maybe we can prevail on Bricktop to stay until after the big game with Boxer Hall," suggested Tom, hopefully.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But its accusing face seemed to look at the three chums, as though begging to be allowed to speak, even if it did but mark the passage of time.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading ON THE TRAIL Oppressive silence once more filled the room--a silence unbroken by the ticking of the clock this time, for it was mute, because of the toothpick.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "Maybe we can prevail on Bricktop to stay until after the big game with Boxer Hall," suggested Tom, hopefully.
chumsnounUS /tʃʌmz/
plural of “chum” — a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading But its accusing face seemed to look at the three chums, as though begging to be allowed to speak, even if it did but mark the passage of time.
a timepiece that shows the time of day
From this reading ON THE TRAIL Oppressive silence once more filled the room--a silence unbroken by the ticking of the clock this time, for it was mute, because of the toothpick.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading But its accusing face seemed to look at the three chums, as though begging to be allowed to speak, even if it did but mark the passage of time.
divisible by two
From this reading But its accusing face seemed to look at the three chums, as though begging to be allowed to speak, even if it did but mark the passage of time.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading But its accusing face seemed to look at the three chums, as though begging to be allowed to speak, even if it did but mark the passage of time.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading ON THE TRAIL Oppressive silence once more filled the room--a silence unbroken by the ticking of the clock this time, for it was mute, because of the toothpick.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading ON THE TRAIL Oppressive silence once more filled the room--a silence unbroken by the ticking of the clock this time, for it was mute, because of the toothpick.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading "Maybe we can prevail on Bricktop to stay until after the big game with Boxer Hall," suggested Tom, hopefully.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading "Maybe we can prevail on Bricktop to stay until after the big game with Boxer Hall," suggested Tom, hopefully.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I've tried it," he said.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Jerry Jackson shook his head mournfully.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Jerry Jackson shook his head mournfully.
hopefullyadverbUS /ˈhoʊpfəli/
with hope; in a hopeful manner
From this reading "Maybe we can prevail on Bricktop to stay until after the big game with Boxer Hall," suggested Tom, hopefully.
I've
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From this reading "I've tried it," he said.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading But its accusing face seemed to look at the three chums, as though begging to be allowed to speak, even if it did but mark the passage of time.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading ON THE TRAIL Oppressive silence once more filled the room--a silence unbroken by the ticking of the clock this time, for it was mute, because of the toothpick.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading But its accusing face seemed to look at the three chums, as though begging to be allowed to speak, even if it did but mark the passage of time.
JacksonnounUS /ˈdʒæksən/
English film actress who later became a member of British Parliament (born in 1936)
From this reading Jerry Jackson shook his head mournfully.
offensive term for a person of German descent
From this reading Jerry Jackson shook his head mournfully.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading But its accusing face seemed to look at the three chums, as though begging to be allowed to speak, even if it did but mark the passage of time.
attach a tag or label to
From this reading But its accusing face seemed to look at the three chums, as though begging to be allowed to speak, even if it did but mark the passage of time.
by chance
From this reading "Maybe we can prevail on Bricktop to stay until after the big game with Boxer Hall," suggested Tom, hopefully.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading ON THE TRAIL Oppressive silence once more filled the room--a silence unbroken by the ticking of the clock this time, for it was mute, because of the toothpick.
mournfullyadverb
in a mournful manner
From this reading Jerry Jackson shook his head mournfully.
muteadjectiveUS /mjuːt/
expressed without speech
From this reading ON THE TRAIL Oppressive silence once more filled the room--a silence unbroken by the ticking of the clock this time, for it was mute, because of the toothpick.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ON THE TRAIL Oppressive silence once more filled the room--a silence unbroken by the ticking of the clock this time, for it was mute, because of the toothpick.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ON THE TRAIL Oppressive silence once more filled the room--a silence unbroken by the ticking of the clock this time, for it was mute, because of the toothpick.
on one occasion
From this reading ON THE TRAIL Oppressive silence once more filled the room--a silence unbroken by the ticking of the clock this time, for it was mute, because of the toothpick.
OppressiveadjectiveUS /əˈpresɪv/
weighing heavily on the senses or spirit
From this reading ON THE TRAIL Oppressive silence once more filled the room--a silence unbroken by the ticking of the clock this time, for it was mute, because of the toothpick.
the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading But its accusing face seemed to look at the three chums, as though begging to be allowed to speak, even if it did but mark the passage of time.
prevailverbUS /prɪˈveɪl/
be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance
From this reading "Maybe we can prevail on Bricktop to stay until after the big game with Boxer Hall," suggested Tom, hopefully.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading ON THE TRAIL Oppressive silence once more filled the room--a silence unbroken by the ticking of the clock this time, for it was mute, because of the toothpick.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I've tried it," he said.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading But its accusing face seemed to look at the three chums, as though begging to be allowed to speak, even if it did but mark the passage of time.
a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment
From this reading Jerry Jackson shook his head mournfully.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading ON THE TRAIL Oppressive silence once more filled the room--a silence unbroken by the ticking of the clock this time, for it was mute, because of the toothpick.
express in speech
From this reading But its accusing face seemed to look at the three chums, as though begging to be allowed to speak, even if it did but mark the passage of time.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading "Maybe we can prevail on Bricktop to stay until after the big game with Boxer Hall," suggested Tom, hopefully.
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading "Maybe we can prevail on Bricktop to stay until after the big game with Boxer Hall," suggested Tom, hopefully.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ON THE TRAIL Oppressive silence once more filled the room--a silence unbroken by the ticking of the clock this time, for it was mute, because of the toothpick.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading ON THE TRAIL Oppressive silence once more filled the room--a silence unbroken by the ticking of the clock this time, for it was mute, because of the toothpick.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading But its accusing face seemed to look at the three chums, as though begging to be allowed to speak, even if it did but mark the passage of time.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading But its accusing face seemed to look at the three chums, as though begging to be allowed to speak, even if it did but mark the passage of time.
tickingnounUS /ˈtɪkɪŋ/
a metallic tapping sound
From this reading ON THE TRAIL Oppressive silence once more filled the room--a silence unbroken by the ticking of the clock this time, for it was mute, because of the toothpick.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading ON THE TRAIL Oppressive silence once more filled the room--a silence unbroken by the ticking of the clock this time, for it was mute, because of the toothpick.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But its accusing face seemed to look at the three chums, as though begging to be allowed to speak, even if it did but mark the passage of time.
male cat
From this reading "Maybe we can prevail on Bricktop to stay until after the big game with Boxer Hall," suggested Tom, hopefully.
toothpicknounUS /ˈtuːθpɪk/
pick consisting of a small strip of wood or plastic; used to pick food from between the teeth
From this reading ON THE TRAIL Oppressive silence once more filled the room--a silence unbroken by the ticking of the clock this time, for it was mute, because of the toothpick.
a track or mark left by something that has passed
From this reading ON THE TRAIL Oppressive silence once more filled the room--a silence unbroken by the ticking of the clock this time, for it was mute, because of the toothpick.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading "I've tried it," he said.
unbrokenadjectiveUS /ənˈbroʊkən/
marked by continuous or uninterrupted extension in space or time or sequence
From this reading ON THE TRAIL Oppressive silence once more filled the room--a silence unbroken by the ticking of the clock this time, for it was mute, because of the toothpick.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading "Maybe we can prevail on Bricktop to stay until after the big game with Boxer Hall," suggested Tom, hopefully.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ON THE TRAIL Oppressive silence once more filled the room--a silence unbroken by the ticking of the clock this time, for it was mute, because of the toothpick.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Maybe we can prevail on Bricktop to stay until after the big game with Boxer Hall," suggested Tom, hopefully.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Maybe we can prevail on Bricktop to stay until after the big game with Boxer Hall," suggested Tom, hopefully.
