used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading DAN’S NEW IDEA “Somehow I’m feeling unusually smart this morning,” said Peg Fosdick, as he came face to face with Dan Fenwick, after the excitement had somewhat abated, “and I’m going to challenge you to a spin in the rowing shells across to that little island away over there and back again.
abatedverbUS /əˈbeɪtɪd/
past form of “abate” — make less active or intense
From this reading DAN’S NEW IDEA “Somehow I’m feeling unusually smart this morning,” said Peg Fosdick, as he came face to face with Dan Fenwick, after the excitement had somewhat abated, “and I’m going to challenge you to a spin in the rowing shells across to that little island away over there and back again.
consider or hold as true
From this reading I dare you to accept, Dan!”
from one side of something to the other
From this reading DAN’S NEW IDEA “Somehow I’m feeling unusually smart this morning,” said Peg Fosdick, as he came face to face with Dan Fenwick, after the excitement had somewhat abated, “and I’m going to challenge you to a spin in the rowing shells across to that little island away over there and back again.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading DAN’S NEW IDEA “Somehow I’m feeling unusually smart this morning,” said Peg Fosdick, as he came face to face with Dan Fenwick, after the excitement had somewhat abated, “and I’m going to challenge you to a spin in the rowing shells across to that little island away over there and back again.
anew
From this reading DAN’S NEW IDEA “Somehow I’m feeling unusually smart this morning,” said Peg Fosdick, as he came face to face with Dan Fenwick, after the excitement had somewhat abated, “and I’m going to challenge you to a spin in the rowing shells across to that little island away over there and back again.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Dan was one of those who seem to be always carrying chips on their shoulders, and any one knocking that chip off would have his hands full immediately.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading DAN’S NEW IDEA “Somehow I’m feeling unusually smart this morning,” said Peg Fosdick, as he came face to face with Dan Fenwick, after the excitement had somewhat abated, “and I’m going to challenge you to a spin in the rowing shells across to that little island away over there and back again.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Dan was one of those who seem to be always carrying chips on their shoulders, and any one knocking that chip off would have his hands full immediately.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading DAN’S NEW IDEA “Somehow I’m feeling unusually smart this morning,” said Peg Fosdick, as he came face to face with Dan Fenwick, after the excitement had somewhat abated, “and I’m going to challenge you to a spin in the rowing shells across to that little island away over there and back again.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading DAN’S NEW IDEA “Somehow I’m feeling unusually smart this morning,” said Peg Fosdick, as he came face to face with Dan Fenwick, after the excitement had somewhat abated, “and I’m going to challenge you to a spin in the rowing shells across to that little island away over there and back again.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading DAN’S NEW IDEA “Somehow I’m feeling unusually smart this morning,” said Peg Fosdick, as he came face to face with Dan Fenwick, after the excitement had somewhat abated, “and I’m going to challenge you to a spin in the rowing shells across to that little island away over there and back again.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Dan was one of those who seem to be always carrying chips on their shoulders, and any one knocking that chip off would have his hands full immediately.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading DAN’S NEW IDEA “Somehow I’m feeling unusually smart this morning,” said Peg Fosdick, as he came face to face with Dan Fenwick, after the excitement had somewhat abated, “and I’m going to challenge you to a spin in the rowing shells across to that little island away over there and back again.
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Dan was one of those who seem to be always carrying chips on their shoulders, and any one knocking that chip off would have his hands full immediately.
challengeverbUS /ˈtʃæləndʒ/
take exception to
From this reading DAN’S NEW IDEA “Somehow I’m feeling unusually smart this morning,” said Peg Fosdick, as he came face to face with Dan Fenwick, after the excitement had somewhat abated, “and I’m going to challenge you to a spin in the rowing shells across to that little island away over there and back again.
chipnounUS /tʃɪp/
a small fragment of something broken off from the whole
From this reading Dan was one of those who seem to be always carrying chips on their shoulders, and any one knocking that chip off would have his hands full immediately.
chipsnounUS /tʃɪps/
strips of potato fried in deep fat
From this reading Dan was one of those who seem to be always carrying chips on their shoulders, and any one knocking that chip off would have his hands full immediately.
determine the number or amount of
From this reading “Count me in the game!” he quickly exclaimed.
Dan
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From this reading DAN’S NEW IDEA “Somehow I’m feeling unusually smart this morning,” said Peg Fosdick, as he came face to face with Dan Fenwick, after the excitement had somewhat abated, “and I’m going to challenge you to a spin in the rowing shells across to that little island away over there and back again.
DAN'S
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading DAN’S NEW IDEA “Somehow I’m feeling unusually smart this morning,” said Peg Fosdick, as he came face to face with Dan Fenwick, after the excitement had somewhat abated, “and I’m going to challenge you to a spin in the rowing shells across to that little island away over there and back again.
take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading I dare you to accept, Dan!”
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading DAN’S NEW IDEA “Somehow I’m feeling unusually smart this morning,” said Peg Fosdick, as he came face to face with Dan Fenwick, after the excitement had somewhat abated, “and I’m going to challenge you to a spin in the rowing shells across to that little island away over there and back again.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading “Count me in the game!” he quickly exclaimed.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading DAN’S NEW IDEA “Somehow I’m feeling unusually smart this morning,” said Peg Fosdick, as he came face to face with Dan Fenwick, after the excitement had somewhat abated, “and I’m going to challenge you to a spin in the rowing shells across to that little island away over there and back again.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading DAN’S NEW IDEA “Somehow I’m feeling unusually smart this morning,” said Peg Fosdick, as he came face to face with Dan Fenwick, after the excitement had somewhat abated, “and I’m going to challenge you to a spin in the rowing shells across to that little island away over there and back again.
Fenwick
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From this reading DAN’S NEW IDEA “Somehow I’m feeling unusually smart this morning,” said Peg Fosdick, as he came face to face with Dan Fenwick, after the excitement had somewhat abated, “and I’m going to challenge you to a spin in the rowing shells across to that little island away over there and back again.
Fosdick
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading DAN’S NEW IDEA “Somehow I’m feeling unusually smart this morning,” said Peg Fosdick, as he came face to face with Dan Fenwick, after the excitement had somewhat abated, “and I’m going to challenge you to a spin in the rowing shells across to that little island away over there and back again.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Dan was one of those who seem to be always carrying chips on their shoulders, and any one knocking that chip off would have his hands full immediately.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading “Count me in the game!” he quickly exclaimed.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading “That is, if Mr. Rowland will give us the necessary permission.
the act of departing
From this reading DAN’S NEW IDEA “Somehow I’m feeling unusually smart this morning,” said Peg Fosdick, as he came face to face with Dan Fenwick, after the excitement had somewhat abated, “and I’m going to challenge you to a spin in the rowing shells across to that little island away over there and back again.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading DAN’S NEW IDEA “Somehow I’m feeling unusually smart this morning,” said Peg Fosdick, as he came face to face with Dan Fenwick, after the excitement had somewhat abated, “and I’m going to challenge you to a spin in the rowing shells across to that little island away over there and back again.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Dan was one of those who seem to be always carrying chips on their shoulders, and any one knocking that chip off would have his hands full immediately.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Dan was one of those who seem to be always carrying chips on their shoulders, and any one knocking that chip off would have his hands full immediately.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading DAN’S NEW IDEA “Somehow I’m feeling unusually smart this morning,” said Peg Fosdick, as he came face to face with Dan Fenwick, after the excitement had somewhat abated, “and I’m going to challenge you to a spin in the rowing shells across to that little island away over there and back again.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Dan was one of those who seem to be always carrying chips on their shoulders, and any one knocking that chip off would have his hands full immediately.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I dare you to accept, Dan!”
I'm
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading DAN’S NEW IDEA “Somehow I’m feeling unusually smart this morning,” said Peg Fosdick, as he came face to face with Dan Fenwick, after the excitement had somewhat abated, “and I’m going to challenge you to a spin in the rowing shells across to that little island away over there and back again.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading DAN’S NEW IDEA “Somehow I’m feeling unusually smart this morning,” said Peg Fosdick, as he came face to face with Dan Fenwick, after the excitement had somewhat abated, “and I’m going to challenge you to a spin in the rowing shells across to that little island away over there and back again.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading “That is, if Mr. Rowland will give us the necessary permission.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading Dan was one of those who seem to be always carrying chips on their shoulders, and any one knocking that chip off would have his hands full immediately.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading DAN’S NEW IDEA “Somehow I’m feeling unusually smart this morning,” said Peg Fosdick, as he came face to face with Dan Fenwick, after the excitement had somewhat abated, “and I’m going to challenge you to a spin in the rowing shells across to that little island away over there and back again.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “That is, if Mr. Rowland will give us the necessary permission.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading DAN’S NEW IDEA “Somehow I’m feeling unusually smart this morning,” said Peg Fosdick, as he came face to face with Dan Fenwick, after the excitement had somewhat abated, “and I’m going to challenge you to a spin in the rowing shells across to that little island away over there and back again.
knockingnounUS /ˈnɑːkɪŋ/
the sound of knocking (as on a door or in an engine or bearing)
From this reading Dan was one of those who seem to be always carrying chips on their shoulders, and any one knocking that chip off would have his hands full immediately.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading DAN’S NEW IDEA “Somehow I’m feeling unusually smart this morning,” said Peg Fosdick, as he came face to face with Dan Fenwick, after the excitement had somewhat abated, “and I’m going to challenge you to a spin in the rowing shells across to that little island away over there and back again.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Count me in the game!” he quickly exclaimed.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading DAN’S NEW IDEA “Somehow I’m feeling unusually smart this morning,” said Peg Fosdick, as he came face to face with Dan Fenwick, after the excitement had somewhat abated, “and I’m going to challenge you to a spin in the rowing shells across to that little island away over there and back again.
a form of address for a man
From this reading “That is, if Mr. Rowland will give us the necessary permission.
absolutely essential
From this reading “That is, if Mr. Rowland will give us the necessary permission.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading DAN’S NEW IDEA “Somehow I’m feeling unusually smart this morning,” said Peg Fosdick, as he came face to face with Dan Fenwick, after the excitement had somewhat abated, “and I’m going to challenge you to a spin in the rowing shells across to that little island away over there and back again.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Dan was one of those who seem to be always carrying chips on their shoulders, and any one knocking that chip off would have his hands full immediately.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Dan was one of those who seem to be always carrying chips on their shoulders, and any one knocking that chip off would have his hands full immediately.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Dan was one of those who seem to be always carrying chips on their shoulders, and any one knocking that chip off would have his hands full immediately.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Dan was one of those who seem to be always carrying chips on their shoulders, and any one knocking that chip off would have his hands full immediately.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading DAN’S NEW IDEA “Somehow I’m feeling unusually smart this morning,” said Peg Fosdick, as he came face to face with Dan Fenwick, after the excitement had somewhat abated, “and I’m going to challenge you to a spin in the rowing shells across to that little island away over there and back again.
PegnounUS /peɡ/
a wooden pin pushed or driven into a surface
From this reading DAN’S NEW IDEA “Somehow I’m feeling unusually smart this morning,” said Peg Fosdick, as he came face to face with Dan Fenwick, after the excitement had somewhat abated, “and I’m going to challenge you to a spin in the rowing shells across to that little island away over there and back again.
approval to do something
From this reading “That is, if Mr. Rowland will give us the necessary permission.
with speed
From this reading “Count me in the game!” he quickly exclaimed.
rowingnounUS /ˈroʊɪŋ/
the act of rowing as a sport
From this reading DAN’S NEW IDEA “Somehow I’m feeling unusually smart this morning,” said Peg Fosdick, as he came face to face with Dan Fenwick, after the excitement had somewhat abated, “and I’m going to challenge you to a spin in the rowing shells across to that little island away over there and back again.
Rowland
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “That is, if Mr. Rowland will give us the necessary permission.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading DAN’S NEW IDEA “Somehow I’m feeling unusually smart this morning,” said Peg Fosdick, as he came face to face with Dan Fenwick, after the excitement had somewhat abated, “and I’m going to challenge you to a spin in the rowing shells across to that little island away over there and back again.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Dan was one of those who seem to be always carrying chips on their shoulders, and any one knocking that chip off would have his hands full immediately.
shellsnounUS /ʃelz/
plural of “shell” — ammunition consisting of a cylindrical metal casing containing an explosive charge and a projectile; fired from a large gun
From this reading DAN’S NEW IDEA “Somehow I’m feeling unusually smart this morning,” said Peg Fosdick, as he came face to face with Dan Fenwick, after the excitement had somewhat abated, “and I’m going to challenge you to a spin in the rowing shells across to that little island away over there and back again.
plural of “shoulder” — the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm
From this reading Dan was one of those who seem to be always carrying chips on their shoulders, and any one knocking that chip off would have his hands full immediately.
smartadjectiveUS /smɑːrt/
showing mental alertness and calculation and resourcefulness
From this reading DAN’S NEW IDEA “Somehow I’m feeling unusually smart this morning,” said Peg Fosdick, as he came face to face with Dan Fenwick, after the excitement had somewhat abated, “and I’m going to challenge you to a spin in the rowing shells across to that little island away over there and back again.
in some unspecified way or manner; or by some unspecified means
From this reading DAN’S NEW IDEA “Somehow I’m feeling unusually smart this morning,” said Peg Fosdick, as he came face to face with Dan Fenwick, after the excitement had somewhat abated, “and I’m going to challenge you to a spin in the rowing shells across to that little island away over there and back again.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading DAN’S NEW IDEA “Somehow I’m feeling unusually smart this morning,” said Peg Fosdick, as he came face to face with Dan Fenwick, after the excitement had somewhat abated, “and I’m going to challenge you to a spin in the rowing shells across to that little island away over there and back again.
spinverbUS /spɪn/
revolve quickly and repeatedly around one's own axis
From this reading DAN’S NEW IDEA “Somehow I’m feeling unusually smart this morning,” said Peg Fosdick, as he came face to face with Dan Fenwick, after the excitement had somewhat abated, “and I’m going to challenge you to a spin in the rowing shells across to that little island away over there and back again.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading DAN’S NEW IDEA “Somehow I’m feeling unusually smart this morning,” said Peg Fosdick, as he came face to face with Dan Fenwick, after the excitement had somewhat abated, “and I’m going to challenge you to a spin in the rowing shells across to that little island away over there and back again.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading DAN’S NEW IDEA “Somehow I’m feeling unusually smart this morning,” said Peg Fosdick, as he came face to face with Dan Fenwick, after the excitement had somewhat abated, “and I’m going to challenge you to a spin in the rowing shells across to that little island away over there and back again.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Dan was one of those who seem to be always carrying chips on their shoulders, and any one knocking that chip off would have his hands full immediately.
in or at that place or location
From this reading DAN’S NEW IDEA “Somehow I’m feeling unusually smart this morning,” said Peg Fosdick, as he came face to face with Dan Fenwick, after the excitement had somewhat abated, “and I’m going to challenge you to a spin in the rowing shells across to that little island away over there and back again.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading DAN’S NEW IDEA “Somehow I’m feeling unusually smart this morning,” said Peg Fosdick, as he came face to face with Dan Fenwick, after the excitement had somewhat abated, “and I’m going to challenge you to a spin in the rowing shells across to that little island away over there and back again.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Dan was one of those who seem to be always carrying chips on their shoulders, and any one knocking that chip off would have his hands full immediately.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading DAN’S NEW IDEA “Somehow I’m feeling unusually smart this morning,” said Peg Fosdick, as he came face to face with Dan Fenwick, after the excitement had somewhat abated, “and I’m going to challenge you to a spin in the rowing shells across to that little island away over there and back again.
unusuallyadverbUS /əˈnjuːʒuːəli/
to a remarkable degree or extent
From this reading DAN’S NEW IDEA “Somehow I’m feeling unusually smart this morning,” said Peg Fosdick, as he came face to face with Dan Fenwick, after the excitement had somewhat abated, “and I’m going to challenge you to a spin in the rowing shells across to that little island away over there and back again.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “That is, if Mr. Rowland will give us the necessary permission.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Dan was one of those who seem to be always carrying chips on their shoulders, and any one knocking that chip off would have his hands full immediately.
which person or people
From this reading Dan was one of those who seem to be always carrying chips on their shoulders, and any one knocking that chip off would have his hands full immediately.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading “That is, if Mr. Rowland will give us the necessary permission.
in the company of; together with
From this reading DAN’S NEW IDEA “Somehow I’m feeling unusually smart this morning,” said Peg Fosdick, as he came face to face with Dan Fenwick, after the excitement had somewhat abated, “and I’m going to challenge you to a spin in the rowing shells across to that little island away over there and back again.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Dan was one of those who seem to be always carrying chips on their shoulders, and any one knocking that chip off would have his hands full immediately.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading DAN’S NEW IDEA “Somehow I’m feeling unusually smart this morning,” said Peg Fosdick, as he came face to face with Dan Fenwick, after the excitement had somewhat abated, “and I’m going to challenge you to a spin in the rowing shells across to that little island away over there and back again.
