used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But Kenneth was active as a monkey; and, failing in his first attempt to grasp something to support him, he made a second leap and caught at a hazel bough which grew out horizontally above his head.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading But Kenneth was active as a monkey; and, failing in his first attempt to grasp something to support him, he made a second leap and caught at a hazel bough which grew out horizontally above his head.
tending to become more severe or wider in scope
From this reading But Kenneth was active as a monkey; and, failing in his first attempt to grasp something to support him, he made a second leap and caught at a hazel bough which grew out horizontally above his head.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Kenneth was swinging to and fro, the bough dipping and rising and dipping, so low that the water almost touched his feet.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But Kenneth was active as a monkey; and, failing in his first attempt to grasp something to support him, he made a second leap and caught at a hazel bough which grew out horizontally above his head.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But Kenneth was active as a monkey; and, failing in his first attempt to grasp something to support him, he made a second leap and caught at a hazel bough which grew out horizontally above his head.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading But Kenneth was active as a monkey; and, failing in his first attempt to grasp something to support him, he made a second leap and caught at a hazel bough which grew out horizontally above his head.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading But Kenneth was active as a monkey; and, failing in his first attempt to grasp something to support him, he made a second leap and caught at a hazel bough which grew out horizontally above his head.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Swing and chump, Maister Ken!" cried Scoodrach; and then he was silent, and sat staring wildly, for he realised that he could not help his young master--that there would not be time.
a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way
From this reading This time he was successful, and, as the sturdy bough bent and swayed, the lad hung right over the rushing water.
boughnounUS /baʊ/
any of the larger branches of a tree
From this reading But Kenneth was active as a monkey; and, failing in his first attempt to grasp something to support him, he made a second leap and caught at a hazel bough which grew out horizontally above his head.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But Kenneth was active as a monkey; and, failing in his first attempt to grasp something to support him, he made a second leap and caught at a hazel bough which grew out horizontally above his head.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading But Kenneth was active as a monkey; and, failing in his first attempt to grasp something to support him, he made a second leap and caught at a hazel bough which grew out horizontally above his head.
ChumpnounUS /tʃʌmp/
a person who is gullible and easy to take advantage of
From this reading "Chump!
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Swing and chump, Maister Ken!" cried Scoodrach; and then he was silent, and sat staring wildly, for he realised that he could not help his young master--that there would not be time.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading Swing and chump, Maister Ken!" cried Scoodrach; and then he was silent, and sat staring wildly, for he realised that he could not help his young master--that there would not be time.
dippingverbUS /ˈdɪpɪŋ/
inflected form of “dip” — immerse briefly into a liquid so as to wet, coat, or saturate
From this reading Kenneth was swinging to and fro, the bough dipping and rising and dipping, so low that the water almost touched his feet.
failingnounUS /ˈfeɪlɪŋ/
a flaw or weak point
From this reading But Kenneth was active as a monkey; and, failing in his first attempt to grasp something to support him, he made a second leap and caught at a hazel bough which grew out horizontally above his head.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Kenneth was swinging to and fro, the bough dipping and rising and dipping, so low that the water almost touched his feet.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading But Kenneth was active as a monkey; and, failing in his first attempt to grasp something to support him, he made a second leap and caught at a hazel bough which grew out horizontally above his head.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Swing and chump, Maister Ken!" cried Scoodrach; and then he was silent, and sat staring wildly, for he realised that he could not help his young master--that there would not be time.
fro
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From this reading Kenneth was swinging to and fro, the bough dipping and rising and dipping, so low that the water almost touched his feet.
hold firmly
From this reading But Kenneth was active as a monkey; and, failing in his first attempt to grasp something to support him, he made a second leap and caught at a hazel bough which grew out horizontally above his head.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading But Kenneth was active as a monkey; and, failing in his first attempt to grasp something to support him, he made a second leap and caught at a hazel bough which grew out horizontally above his head.
hazeladjectiveUS /ˈheɪzəl/
of a light brown or yellowish brown color
From this reading But Kenneth was active as a monkey; and, failing in his first attempt to grasp something to support him, he made a second leap and caught at a hazel bough which grew out horizontally above his head.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But Kenneth was active as a monkey; and, failing in his first attempt to grasp something to support him, he made a second leap and caught at a hazel bough which grew out horizontally above his head.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading But Kenneth was active as a monkey; and, failing in his first attempt to grasp something to support him, he made a second leap and caught at a hazel bough which grew out horizontally above his head.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Swing and chump, Maister Ken!" cried Scoodrach; and then he was silent, and sat staring wildly, for he realised that he could not help his young master--that there would not be time.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But Kenneth was active as a monkey; and, failing in his first attempt to grasp something to support him, he made a second leap and caught at a hazel bough which grew out horizontally above his head.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading But Kenneth was active as a monkey; and, failing in his first attempt to grasp something to support him, he made a second leap and caught at a hazel bough which grew out horizontally above his head.
horizontallyadverbUS /ˌhɔːrɪˈzɑːntəli/
in a horizontal direction
From this reading But Kenneth was active as a monkey; and, failing in his first attempt to grasp something to support him, he made a second leap and caught at a hazel bough which grew out horizontally above his head.
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading This time he was successful, and, as the sturdy bough bent and swayed, the lad hung right over the rushing water.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But Kenneth was active as a monkey; and, failing in his first attempt to grasp something to support him, he made a second leap and caught at a hazel bough which grew out horizontally above his head.
KennounUS /ken/
range of what one can know or understand
From this reading Swing and chump, Maister Ken!" cried Scoodrach; and then he was silent, and sat staring wildly, for he realised that he could not help his young master--that there would not be time.
Kenneth
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From this reading But Kenneth was active as a monkey; and, failing in his first attempt to grasp something to support him, he made a second leap and caught at a hazel bough which grew out horizontally above his head.
a boy or man
From this reading This time he was successful, and, as the sturdy bough bent and swayed, the lad hung right over the rushing water.
leapnounUS /liːp/
a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards
From this reading But Kenneth was active as a monkey; and, failing in his first attempt to grasp something to support him, he made a second leap and caught at a hazel bough which grew out horizontally above his head.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Kenneth was swinging to and fro, the bough dipping and rising and dipping, so low that the water almost touched his feet.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading But Kenneth was active as a monkey; and, failing in his first attempt to grasp something to support him, he made a second leap and caught at a hazel bough which grew out horizontally above his head.
Maister
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From this reading Swing and chump, Maister Ken!" cried Scoodrach; and then he was silent, and sat staring wildly, for he realised that he could not help his young master--that there would not be time.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading Swing and chump, Maister Ken!" cried Scoodrach; and then he was silent, and sat staring wildly, for he realised that he could not help his young master--that there would not be time.
monkeynounUS /ˈmʌŋki/
any of various long-tailed primates (excluding the prosimians)
From this reading But Kenneth was active as a monkey; and, failing in his first attempt to grasp something to support him, he made a second leap and caught at a hazel bough which grew out horizontally above his head.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Swing and chump, Maister Ken!" cried Scoodrach; and then he was silent, and sat staring wildly, for he realised that he could not help his young master--that there would not be time.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading But Kenneth was active as a monkey; and, failing in his first attempt to grasp something to support him, he made a second leap and caught at a hazel bough which grew out horizontally above his head.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading This time he was successful, and, as the sturdy bough bent and swayed, the lad hung right over the rushing water.
realisedadjectiveUS /ˈriːəlaɪzd/
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading Swing and chump, Maister Ken!" cried Scoodrach; and then he was silent, and sat staring wildly, for he realised that he could not help his young master--that there would not be time.
precisely, exactly
From this reading This time he was successful, and, as the sturdy bough bent and swayed, the lad hung right over the rushing water.
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading Kenneth was swinging to and fro, the bough dipping and rising and dipping, so low that the water almost touched his feet.
rushingnounUS /ˈrʌʃɪŋ/
(American football) an attempt to advance the ball by running into the line
From this reading This time he was successful, and, as the sturdy bough bent and swayed, the lad hung right over the rushing water.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Swing and chump, Maister Ken!" cried Scoodrach; and then he was silent, and sat staring wildly, for he realised that he could not help his young master--that there would not be time.
Scoodrach
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From this reading Swing and chump, Maister Ken!" cried Scoodrach; and then he was silent, and sat staring wildly, for he realised that he could not help his young master--that there would not be time.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading But Kenneth was active as a monkey; and, failing in his first attempt to grasp something to support him, he made a second leap and caught at a hazel bough which grew out horizontally above his head.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading Swing and chump, Maister Ken!" cried Scoodrach; and then he was silent, and sat staring wildly, for he realised that he could not help his young master--that there would not be time.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Kenneth was swinging to and fro, the bough dipping and rising and dipping, so low that the water almost touched his feet.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading But Kenneth was active as a monkey; and, failing in his first attempt to grasp something to support him, he made a second leap and caught at a hazel bough which grew out horizontally above his head.
(used of eyes) open and fixed as if in fear or wonder
From this reading Swing and chump, Maister Ken!" cried Scoodrach; and then he was silent, and sat staring wildly, for he realised that he could not help his young master--that there would not be time.
sturdyadjectiveUS /ˈstɜːrdi/
having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships
From this reading This time he was successful, and, as the sturdy bough bent and swayed, the lad hung right over the rushing water.
having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome
From this reading This time he was successful, and, as the sturdy bough bent and swayed, the lad hung right over the rushing water.
the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities
From this reading But Kenneth was active as a monkey; and, failing in his first attempt to grasp something to support him, he made a second leap and caught at a hazel bough which grew out horizontally above his head.
swayedverbUS /sweɪd/
past form of “sway” — move back and forth or sideways
From this reading This time he was successful, and, as the sturdy bough bent and swayed, the lad hung right over the rushing water.
SwingverbUS /swɪŋ/
move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting
From this reading Swing and chump, Maister Ken!" cried Scoodrach; and then he was silent, and sat staring wildly, for he realised that he could not help his young master--that there would not be time.
swingingnounUS /ˈswɪŋɪŋ/
changing location by moving back and forth
From this reading Kenneth was swinging to and fro, the bough dipping and rising and dipping, so low that the water almost touched his feet.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Swing and chump, Maister Ken!" cried Scoodrach; and then he was silent, and sat staring wildly, for he realised that he could not help his young master--that there would not be time.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading This time he was successful, and, as the sturdy bough bent and swayed, the lad hung right over the rushing water.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Swing and chump, Maister Ken!" cried Scoodrach; and then he was silent, and sat staring wildly, for he realised that he could not help his young master--that there would not be time.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Swing and chump, Maister Ken!" cried Scoodrach; and then he was silent, and sat staring wildly, for he realised that he could not help his young master--that there would not be time.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This time he was successful, and, as the sturdy bough bent and swayed, the lad hung right over the rushing water.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading This time he was successful, and, as the sturdy bough bent and swayed, the lad hung right over the rushing water.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But Kenneth was active as a monkey; and, failing in his first attempt to grasp something to support him, he made a second leap and caught at a hazel bough which grew out horizontally above his head.
having come into contact
From this reading Kenneth was swinging to and fro, the bough dipping and rising and dipping, so low that the water almost touched his feet.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But Kenneth was active as a monkey; and, failing in his first attempt to grasp something to support him, he made a second leap and caught at a hazel bough which grew out horizontally above his head.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading This time he was successful, and, as the sturdy bough bent and swayed, the lad hung right over the rushing water.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading But Kenneth was active as a monkey; and, failing in his first attempt to grasp something to support him, he made a second leap and caught at a hazel bough which grew out horizontally above his head.
wildlyadverbUS /ˈwaɪldli/
to an extreme or greatly exaggerated degree
From this reading Swing and chump, Maister Ken!" cried Scoodrach; and then he was silent, and sat staring wildly, for he realised that he could not help his young master--that there would not be time.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Swing and chump, Maister Ken!" cried Scoodrach; and then he was silent, and sat staring wildly, for he realised that he could not help his young master--that there would not be time.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Swing and chump, Maister Ken!" cried Scoodrach; and then he was silent, and sat staring wildly, for he realised that he could not help his young master--that there would not be time.
