used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “I RECKON,” remarked Haverly, munching a piece of fungus with manifest relish, “you might as well explain how the blazes you got out of that darned hole, Seymour, an’, incidentally, where you got your tin suit.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading “I RECKON,” remarked Haverly, munching a piece of fungus with manifest relish, “you might as well explain how the blazes you got out of that darned hole, Seymour, an’, incidentally, where you got your tin suit.
react verbally
From this reading “Well,” Seymour returned, in answer to the Yankee’s suggestion, “it’s a longish yarn, but if you’d care to hear it, here goes.”
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “I RECKON,” remarked Haverly, munching a piece of fungus with manifest relish, “you might as well explain how the blazes you got out of that darned hole, Seymour, an’, incidentally, where you got your tin suit.
blazesnounUS /ˈbleɪzɪz/
plural of “blaze” — a strong flame that burns brightly
From this reading “I RECKON,” remarked Haverly, munching a piece of fungus with manifest relish, “you might as well explain how the blazes you got out of that darned hole, Seymour, an’, incidentally, where you got your tin suit.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “Well,” Seymour returned, in answer to the Yankee’s suggestion, “it’s a longish yarn, but if you’d care to hear it, here goes.”
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading “Well,” Seymour returned, in answer to the Yankee’s suggestion, “it’s a longish yarn, but if you’d care to hear it, here goes.”
Chenobi
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From this reading While the explorers slept Chenobi had procured a number of edible fungi, to which they were now doing full justice.
darnedadjectiveUS /dɑːrnd/
expletives used informally as intensifiers
From this reading “I RECKON,” remarked Haverly, munching a piece of fungus with manifest relish, “you might as well explain how the blazes you got out of that darned hole, Seymour, an’, incidentally, where you got your tin suit.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading While the explorers slept Chenobi had procured a number of edible fungi, to which they were now doing full justice.
ediblenounUS /ˈedəbəl/
any substance that can be used as food
From this reading While the explorers slept Chenobi had procured a number of edible fungi, to which they were now doing full justice.
make plain and comprehensible
From this reading “I RECKON,” remarked Haverly, munching a piece of fungus with manifest relish, “you might as well explain how the blazes you got out of that darned hole, Seymour, an’, incidentally, where you got your tin suit.
explorersnounUS /ɪkˈsplɔːrərz/
plural of “explorer” — someone who travels into little known regions (especially for some scientific purpose)
From this reading While the explorers slept Chenobi had procured a number of edible fungi, to which they were now doing full justice.
the organ of sight
From this reading It’s a rig-out as kinder takes my eye.”
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading While the explorers slept Chenobi had procured a number of edible fungi, to which they were now doing full justice.
funginounUS /ˈfʌndʒaɪ/
the taxonomic kingdom including yeast, molds, smuts, mushrooms, and toadstools; distinct from the green plants
From this reading While the explorers slept Chenobi had procured a number of edible fungi, to which they were now doing full justice.
fungusnounUS /ˈfʌŋɡəs/
an organism of the kingdom Fungi lacking chlorophyll and feeding on organic matter; ranging from unicellular or multicellular organisms to spore-bearing syncytia
From this reading “I RECKON,” remarked Haverly, munching a piece of fungus with manifest relish, “you might as well explain how the blazes you got out of that darned hole, Seymour, an’, incidentally, where you got your tin suit.
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading “Well,” Seymour returned, in answer to the Yankee’s suggestion, “it’s a longish yarn, but if you’d care to hear it, here goes.”
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading “I RECKON,” remarked Haverly, munching a piece of fungus with manifest relish, “you might as well explain how the blazes you got out of that darned hole, Seymour, an’, incidentally, where you got your tin suit.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading While the explorers slept Chenobi had procured a number of edible fungi, to which they were now doing full justice.
Haverly
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From this reading “I RECKON,” remarked Haverly, munching a piece of fungus with manifest relish, “you might as well explain how the blazes you got out of that darned hole, Seymour, an’, incidentally, where you got your tin suit.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading “Well,” Seymour returned, in answer to the Yankee’s suggestion, “it’s a longish yarn, but if you’d care to hear it, here goes.”
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading “Well,” Seymour returned, in answer to the Yankee’s suggestion, “it’s a longish yarn, but if you’d care to hear it, here goes.”
an opening into or through something
From this reading “I RECKON,” remarked Haverly, munching a piece of fungus with manifest relish, “you might as well explain how the blazes you got out of that darned hole, Seymour, an’, incidentally, where you got your tin suit.
how
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From this reading “I RECKON,” remarked Haverly, munching a piece of fungus with manifest relish, “you might as well explain how the blazes you got out of that darned hole, Seymour, an’, incidentally, where you got your tin suit.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I RECKON,” remarked Haverly, munching a piece of fungus with manifest relish, “you might as well explain how the blazes you got out of that darned hole, Seymour, an’, incidentally, where you got your tin suit.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading “Well,” Seymour returned, in answer to the Yankee’s suggestion, “it’s a longish yarn, but if you’d care to hear it, here goes.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “Well,” Seymour returned, in answer to the Yankee’s suggestion, “it’s a longish yarn, but if you’d care to hear it, here goes.”
incidentallyadverbUS /ˌɪnsɪˈdentəli/
introducing a different topic
From this reading “I RECKON,” remarked Haverly, munching a piece of fungus with manifest relish, “you might as well explain how the blazes you got out of that darned hole, Seymour, an’, incidentally, where you got your tin suit.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “Well,” Seymour returned, in answer to the Yankee’s suggestion, “it’s a longish yarn, but if you’d care to hear it, here goes.”
It's
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From this reading It’s a rig-out as kinder takes my eye.”
the quality of being just or fair
From this reading While the explorers slept Chenobi had procured a number of edible fungi, to which they were now doing full justice.
kinderadjectiveUS /ˈkaɪndər/
comparative of “kind” — having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading It’s a rig-out as kinder takes my eye.”
longishadjectiveUS /ˈlɔːŋɪʃ/
somewhat long
From this reading “Well,” Seymour returned, in answer to the Yankee’s suggestion, “it’s a longish yarn, but if you’d care to hear it, here goes.”
manifestverbUS /ˈmænəfest/
provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes
From this reading “I RECKON,” remarked Haverly, munching a piece of fungus with manifest relish, “you might as well explain how the blazes you got out of that darned hole, Seymour, an’, incidentally, where you got your tin suit.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading “I RECKON,” remarked Haverly, munching a piece of fungus with manifest relish, “you might as well explain how the blazes you got out of that darned hole, Seymour, an’, incidentally, where you got your tin suit.
munchingverbUS /ˈmʌntʃɪŋ/
-ing form of “munch” — chew noisily
From this reading “I RECKON,” remarked Haverly, munching a piece of fungus with manifest relish, “you might as well explain how the blazes you got out of that darned hole, Seymour, an’, incidentally, where you got your tin suit.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading It’s a rig-out as kinder takes my eye.”
NEOMRI
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From this reading THE SCROLL OF NEOMRI.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading While the explorers slept Chenobi had procured a number of edible fungi, to which they were now doing full justice.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading While the explorers slept Chenobi had procured a number of edible fungi, to which they were now doing full justice.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE SCROLL OF NEOMRI.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading “I RECKON,” remarked Haverly, munching a piece of fungus with manifest relish, “you might as well explain how the blazes you got out of that darned hole, Seymour, an’, incidentally, where you got your tin suit.
a separate part of a whole
From this reading “I RECKON,” remarked Haverly, munching a piece of fungus with manifest relish, “you might as well explain how the blazes you got out of that darned hole, Seymour, an’, incidentally, where you got your tin suit.
procuredverbUS /proʊˈkjʊrd/
past form of “procure” — get by special effort
From this reading While the explorers slept Chenobi had procured a number of edible fungi, to which they were now doing full justice.
expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading “I RECKON,” remarked Haverly, munching a piece of fungus with manifest relish, “you might as well explain how the blazes you got out of that darned hole, Seymour, an’, incidentally, where you got your tin suit.
relishnounUS /ˈrelɪʃ/
vigorous and enthusiastic enjoyment
From this reading “I RECKON,” remarked Haverly, munching a piece of fungus with manifest relish, “you might as well explain how the blazes you got out of that darned hole, Seymour, an’, incidentally, where you got your tin suit.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading “I RECKON,” remarked Haverly, munching a piece of fungus with manifest relish, “you might as well explain how the blazes you got out of that darned hole, Seymour, an’, incidentally, where you got your tin suit.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading “Well,” Seymour returned, in answer to the Yankee’s suggestion, “it’s a longish yarn, but if you’d care to hear it, here goes.”
rig-out
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From this reading It’s a rig-out as kinder takes my eye.”
SCROLLnounUS /skroʊl/
a round shape formed by a series of concentric circles (as formed by leaves or flower petals)
From this reading THE SCROLL OF NEOMRI.
SeymournounUS /ˈsiːmɔːr/
Queen of England as the third wife of Henry VIII and mother of Edward VI (1509-1537)
From this reading “I RECKON,” remarked Haverly, munching a piece of fungus with manifest relish, “you might as well explain how the blazes you got out of that darned hole, Seymour, an’, incidentally, where you got your tin suit.
inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep
From this reading While the explorers slept Chenobi had procured a number of edible fungi, to which they were now doing full justice.
an idea that is suggested
From this reading “Well,” Seymour returned, in answer to the Yankee’s suggestion, “it’s a longish yarn, but if you’d care to hear it, here goes.”
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading “I RECKON,” remarked Haverly, munching a piece of fungus with manifest relish, “you might as well explain how the blazes you got out of that darned hole, Seymour, an’, incidentally, where you got your tin suit.
plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
From this reading It’s a rig-out as kinder takes my eye.”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “I RECKON,” remarked Haverly, munching a piece of fungus with manifest relish, “you might as well explain how the blazes you got out of that darned hole, Seymour, an’, incidentally, where you got your tin suit.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SCROLL OF NEOMRI.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading While the explorers slept Chenobi had procured a number of edible fungi, to which they were now doing full justice.
tinnounUS /tɪn/
a silvery malleable metallic element that resists corrosion; used in many alloys and to coat other metals to prevent corrosion; obtained chiefly from cassiterite where it occurs as tin oxide
From this reading “I RECKON,” remarked Haverly, munching a piece of fungus with manifest relish, “you might as well explain how the blazes you got out of that darned hole, Seymour, an’, incidentally, where you got your tin suit.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading While the explorers slept Chenobi had procured a number of edible fungi, to which they were now doing full justice.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading “I RECKON,” remarked Haverly, munching a piece of fungus with manifest relish, “you might as well explain how the blazes you got out of that darned hole, Seymour, an’, incidentally, where you got your tin suit.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading While the explorers slept Chenobi had procured a number of edible fungi, to which they were now doing full justice.
in or at the place that
From this reading “I RECKON,” remarked Haverly, munching a piece of fungus with manifest relish, “you might as well explain how the blazes you got out of that darned hole, Seymour, an’, incidentally, where you got your tin suit.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading While the explorers slept Chenobi had procured a number of edible fungi, to which they were now doing full justice.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While the explorers slept Chenobi had procured a number of edible fungi, to which they were now doing full justice.
in the company of; together with
From this reading “I RECKON,” remarked Haverly, munching a piece of fungus with manifest relish, “you might as well explain how the blazes you got out of that darned hole, Seymour, an’, incidentally, where you got your tin suit.
Yankee'snounUS /ˈjæŋkiz/
possessive form of “yankee” — an American who lives in the North (especially during the American Civil War)
From this reading “Well,” Seymour returned, in answer to the Yankee’s suggestion, “it’s a longish yarn, but if you’d care to hear it, here goes.”
yarnnounUS /jɑːrn/
the act of giving an account describing incidents or a course of events
From this reading “Well,” Seymour returned, in answer to the Yankee’s suggestion, “it’s a longish yarn, but if you’d care to hear it, here goes.”
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “I RECKON,” remarked Haverly, munching a piece of fungus with manifest relish, “you might as well explain how the blazes you got out of that darned hole, Seymour, an’, incidentally, where you got your tin suit.
you'd
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From this reading “Well,” Seymour returned, in answer to the Yankee’s suggestion, “it’s a longish yarn, but if you’d care to hear it, here goes.”
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “I RECKON,” remarked Haverly, munching a piece of fungus with manifest relish, “you might as well explain how the blazes you got out of that darned hole, Seymour, an’, incidentally, where you got your tin suit.
