used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading CLOSING THE GAP Accordingly Perk swung off to the left, and banked sharply, thus starting on a turn that if pursued long enough would once more fetch them to the point from whence they had started the maneuver.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading "Can't hardly b'lieve my eyes, it sure seems like a reg'lar miracle--to think o' all we plugged through, an' was able to hit straight to the bullseye o' aour target--it dazes me to strike sech a wonderful happenin', that's right."
(sentence connectors) because of the reason given
From this reading CLOSING THE GAP Accordingly Perk swung off to the left, and banked sharply, thus starting on a turn that if pursued long enough would once more fetch them to the point from whence they had started the maneuver.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading "Now I'll take hold again for a time, until you've had your look," announced Jack, suiting the action to the word.
anew
From this reading "Now I'll take hold again for a time, until you've had your look," announced Jack, suiting the action to the word.
(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 "Can't hardly b'lieve my eyes, it sure seems like a reg'lar miracle--to think o' all we plugged through, an' was able to hit straight to the bullseye o' aour target--it dazes me to strike sech a wonderful happenin', that's right."
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "Can't hardly b'lieve my eyes, it sure seems like a reg'lar miracle--to think o' all we plugged through, an' was able to hit straight to the bullseye o' aour target--it dazes me to strike sech a wonderful happenin', that's right."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading CLOSING THE GAP Accordingly Perk swung off to the left, and banked sharply, thus starting on a turn that if pursued long enough would once more fetch them to the point from whence they had started the maneuver.
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading "Now I'll take hold again for a time, until you've had your look," announced Jack, suiting the action to the word.
aour
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From this reading "Can't hardly b'lieve my eyes, it sure seems like a reg'lar miracle--to think o' all we plugged through, an' was able to hit straight to the bullseye o' aour target--it dazes me to strike sech a wonderful happenin', that's right."
b'lieve
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From this reading "Can't hardly b'lieve my eyes, it sure seems like a reg'lar miracle--to think o' all we plugged through, an' was able to hit straight to the bullseye o' aour target--it dazes me to strike sech a wonderful happenin', that's right."
bankedverbUS /bæŋkt/
past form of “bank” — tip laterally
From this reading CLOSING THE GAP Accordingly Perk swung off to the left, and banked sharply, thus starting on a turn that if pursued long enough would once more fetch them to the point from whence they had started the maneuver.
bullseye
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From this reading "Can't hardly b'lieve my eyes, it sure seems like a reg'lar miracle--to think o' all we plugged through, an' was able to hit straight to the bullseye o' aour target--it dazes me to strike sech a wonderful happenin', that's right."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading While his mate manipulated the glasses Jack coached him word by word, until Perk finally uttered a cry of triumph.
Can't
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From this reading "Can't hardly b'lieve my eyes, it sure seems like a reg'lar miracle--to think o' all we plugged through, an' was able to hit straight to the bullseye o' aour target--it dazes me to strike sech a wonderful happenin', that's right."
CLOSINGnounUS /ˈkloʊzɪŋ/
the act of closing something
From this reading CLOSING THE GAP Accordingly Perk swung off to the left, and banked sharply, thus starting on a turn that if pursued long enough would once more fetch them to the point from whence they had started the maneuver.
coachedverbUS /koʊtʃt/
past form of “coach” — teach and supervise (someone); act as a trainer or coach (to), as in sports
From this reading While his mate manipulated the glasses Jack coached him word by word, until Perk finally uttered a cry of triumph.
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading While his mate manipulated the glasses Jack coached him word by word, until Perk finally uttered a cry of triumph.
dazes
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From this reading "Can't hardly b'lieve my eyes, it sure seems like a reg'lar miracle--to think o' all we plugged through, an' was able to hit straight to the bullseye o' aour target--it dazes me to strike sech a wonderful happenin', that's right."
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading CLOSING THE GAP Accordingly Perk swung off to the left, and banked sharply, thus starting on a turn that if pursued long enough would once more fetch them to the point from whence they had started the maneuver.
opinion or judgment
From this reading "Can't hardly b'lieve my eyes, it sure seems like a reg'lar miracle--to think o' all we plugged through, an' was able to hit straight to the bullseye o' aour target--it dazes me to strike sech a wonderful happenin', that's right."
go or come after and bring or take back
From this reading CLOSING THE GAP Accordingly Perk swung off to the left, and banked sharply, thus starting on a turn that if pursued long enough would once more fetch them to the point from whence they had started the maneuver.
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading While his mate manipulated the glasses Jack coached him word by word, until Perk finally uttered a cry of triumph.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Now I'll take hold again for a time, until you've had your look," announced Jack, suiting the action to the word.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading CLOSING THE GAP Accordingly Perk swung off to the left, and banked sharply, thus starting on a turn that if pursued long enough would once more fetch them to the point from whence they had started the maneuver.
GAPnounUS /ɡæp/
a conspicuous disparity or difference as between two figures
From this reading CLOSING THE GAP Accordingly Perk swung off to the left, and banked sharply, thus starting on a turn that if pursued long enough would once more fetch them to the point from whence they had started the maneuver.
gladnessnoun
experiencing joy and pleasure
From this reading "I got it, partner, sure I have!" he was saying in great gladness.
(plural) optical instrument consisting of a frame that holds a pair of lenses for correcting defective vision
From this reading While his mate manipulated the glasses Jack coached him word by word, until Perk finally uttered a cry of triumph.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "I got it, partner, sure I have!" he was saying in great gladness.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading "I got it, partner, sure I have!" he was saying in great gladness.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading CLOSING THE GAP Accordingly Perk swung off to the left, and banked sharply, thus starting on a turn that if pursued long enough would once more fetch them to the point from whence they had started the maneuver.
happenin
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From this reading "Can't hardly b'lieve my eyes, it sure seems like a reg'lar miracle--to think o' all we plugged through, an' was able to hit straight to the bullseye o' aour target--it dazes me to strike sech a wonderful happenin', that's right."
only a very short time before
From this reading "Can't hardly b'lieve my eyes, it sure seems like a reg'lar miracle--to think o' all we plugged through, an' was able to hit straight to the bullseye o' aour target--it dazes me to strike sech a wonderful happenin', that's right."
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "I got it, partner, sure I have!" he was saying in great gladness.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I got it, partner, sure I have!" he was saying in great gladness.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading While his mate manipulated the glasses Jack coached him word by word, until Perk finally uttered a cry of triumph.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading While his mate manipulated the glasses Jack coached him word by word, until Perk finally uttered a cry of triumph.
cause to move by striking
From this reading "Can't hardly b'lieve my eyes, it sure seems like a reg'lar miracle--to think o' all we plugged through, an' was able to hit straight to the bullseye o' aour target--it dazes me to strike sech a wonderful happenin', that's right."
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading "Now I'll take hold again for a time, until you've had your look," announced Jack, suiting the action to the word.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I got it, partner, sure I have!" he was saying in great gladness.
I'll
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From this reading "Now I'll take hold again for a time, until you've had your look," announced Jack, suiting the action to the word.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading CLOSING THE GAP Accordingly Perk swung off to the left, and banked sharply, thus starting on a turn that if pursued long enough would once more fetch them to the point from whence they had started the maneuver.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "I got it, partner, sure I have!" he was saying in great gladness.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "I got it, partner, sure I have!" he was saying in great gladness.
a small worthless amount
From this reading "Now I'll take hold again for a time, until you've had your look," announced Jack, suiting the action to the word.
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 CLOSING THE GAP Accordingly Perk swung off to the left, and banked sharply, thus starting on a turn that if pursued long enough would once more fetch them to the point from whence they had started the maneuver.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "Can't hardly b'lieve my eyes, it sure seems like a reg'lar miracle--to think o' all we plugged through, an' was able to hit straight to the bullseye o' aour target--it dazes me to strike sech a wonderful happenin', that's right."
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading CLOSING THE GAP Accordingly Perk swung off to the left, and banked sharply, thus starting on a turn that if pursued long enough would once more fetch them to the point from whence they had started the maneuver.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "Now I'll take hold again for a time, until you've had your look," announced Jack, suiting the action to the word.
maneuvernounUS /məˈnuːvər/
a military training exercise
From this reading CLOSING THE GAP Accordingly Perk swung off to the left, and banked sharply, thus starting on a turn that if pursued long enough would once more fetch them to the point from whence they had started the maneuver.
manipulatedverbUS /məˈnɪpjəleɪtɪd/
past form of “manipulate” — influence or control shrewdly or deviously
From this reading While his mate manipulated the glasses Jack coached him word by word, until Perk finally uttered a cry of triumph.
the officer below the master on a commercial ship
From this reading While his mate manipulated the glasses Jack coached him word by word, until Perk finally uttered a cry of triumph.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Can't hardly b'lieve my eyes, it sure seems like a reg'lar miracle--to think o' all we plugged through, an' was able to hit straight to the bullseye o' aour target--it dazes me to strike sech a wonderful happenin', that's right."
miraclenounUS /ˈmɪrəkəl/
any amazing or wonderful occurrence
From this reading "Can't hardly b'lieve my eyes, it sure seems like a reg'lar miracle--to think o' all we plugged through, an' was able to hit straight to the bullseye o' aour target--it dazes me to strike sech a wonderful happenin', that's right."
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading CLOSING THE GAP Accordingly Perk swung off to the left, and banked sharply, thus starting on a turn that if pursued long enough would once more fetch them to the point from whence they had started the maneuver.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Can't hardly b'lieve my eyes, it sure seems like a reg'lar miracle--to think o' all we plugged through, an' was able to hit straight to the bullseye o' aour target--it dazes me to strike sech a wonderful happenin', that's right."
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "Now I'll take hold again for a time, until you've had your look," announced Jack, suiting the action to the word.
a nonmetallic bivalent element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless nonflammable diatomic gas; constitutes 21 percent of the atmosphere by volume; the most abundant element in the earth's crust
From this reading "Can't hardly b'lieve my eyes, it sure seems like a reg'lar miracle--to think o' all we plugged through, an' was able to hit straight to the bullseye o' aour target--it dazes me to strike sech a wonderful happenin', that's right."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading While his mate manipulated the glasses Jack coached him word by word, until Perk finally uttered a cry of triumph.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading CLOSING THE GAP Accordingly Perk swung off to the left, and banked sharply, thus starting on a turn that if pursued long enough would once more fetch them to the point from whence they had started the maneuver.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading CLOSING THE GAP Accordingly Perk swung off to the left, and banked sharply, thus starting on a turn that if pursued long enough would once more fetch them to the point from whence they had started the maneuver.
on one occasion
From this reading CLOSING THE GAP Accordingly Perk swung off to the left, and banked sharply, thus starting on a turn that if pursued long enough would once more fetch them to the point from whence they had started the maneuver.
partnernounUS /ˈpɑːrtnər/
a person's partner in marriage
From this reading "I got it, partner, sure I have!" he was saying in great gladness.
PerknounUS /pɜːrk/
an incidental benefit awarded for certain types of employment (especially if it is regarded as a right)
From this reading CLOSING THE GAP Accordingly Perk swung off to the left, and banked sharply, thus starting on a turn that if pursued long enough would once more fetch them to the point from whence they had started the maneuver.
pluggedadjectiveUS /plʌɡd/
(of a coin) altered by the insertion of a plug of base metal
From this reading "Can't hardly b'lieve my eyes, it sure seems like a reg'lar miracle--to think o' all we plugged through, an' was able to hit straight to the bullseye o' aour target--it dazes me to strike sech a wonderful happenin', that's right."
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading CLOSING THE GAP Accordingly Perk swung off to the left, and banked sharply, thus starting on a turn that if pursued long enough would once more fetch them to the point from whence they had started the maneuver.
a person who is being chased
From this reading CLOSING THE GAP Accordingly Perk swung off to the left, and banked sharply, thus starting on a turn that if pursued long enough would once more fetch them to the point from whence they had started the maneuver.
reg'lar
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From this reading "Can't hardly b'lieve my eyes, it sure seems like a reg'lar miracle--to think o' all we plugged through, an' was able to hit straight to the bullseye o' aour target--it dazes me to strike sech a wonderful happenin', that's right."
precisely, exactly
From this reading "Can't hardly b'lieve my eyes, it sure seems like a reg'lar miracle--to think o' all we plugged through, an' was able to hit straight to the bullseye o' aour target--it dazes me to strike sech a wonderful happenin', that's right."
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading "I got it, partner, sure I have!" he was saying in great gladness.
sech
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From this reading "Can't hardly b'lieve my eyes, it sure seems like a reg'lar miracle--to think o' all we plugged through, an' was able to hit straight to the bullseye o' aour target--it dazes me to strike sech a wonderful happenin', that's right."
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading "Can't hardly b'lieve my eyes, it sure seems like a reg'lar miracle--to think o' all we plugged through, an' was able to hit straight to the bullseye o' aour target--it dazes me to strike sech a wonderful happenin', that's right."
in an aggressive manner
From this reading CLOSING THE GAP Accordingly Perk swung off to the left, and banked sharply, thus starting on a turn that if pursued long enough would once more fetch them to the point from whence they had started the maneuver.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading CLOSING THE GAP Accordingly Perk swung off to the left, and banked sharply, thus starting on a turn that if pursued long enough would once more fetch them to the point from whence they had started the maneuver.
(especially of eyes) bulging or protruding as with fear
From this reading CLOSING THE GAP Accordingly Perk swung off to the left, and banked sharply, thus starting on a turn that if pursued long enough would once more fetch them to the point from whence they had started the maneuver.
successive (without a break)
From this reading "Can't hardly b'lieve my eyes, it sure seems like a reg'lar miracle--to think o' all we plugged through, an' was able to hit straight to the bullseye o' aour target--it dazes me to strike sech a wonderful happenin', that's right."
deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon
From this reading "Can't hardly b'lieve my eyes, it sure seems like a reg'lar miracle--to think o' all we plugged through, an' was able to hit straight to the bullseye o' aour target--it dazes me to strike sech a wonderful happenin', that's right."
suitingnounUS /ˈsuːtɪŋ/
a fabric used for suits
From this reading "Now I'll take hold again for a time, until you've had your look," announced Jack, suiting the action to the word.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading "I got it, partner, sure I have!" he was saying in great gladness.
inflected form of “swing” — move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting
From this reading CLOSING THE GAP Accordingly Perk swung off to the left, and banked sharply, thus starting on a turn that if pursued long enough would once more fetch them to the point from whence they had started the maneuver.
carry out
From this reading "Now I'll take hold again for a time, until you've had your look," announced Jack, suiting the action to the word.
targetnounUS /ˈtɑːrɡət/
a reference point to shoot at
From this reading "Can't hardly b'lieve my eyes, it sure seems like a reg'lar miracle--to think o' all we plugged through, an' was able to hit straight to the bullseye o' aour target--it dazes me to strike sech a wonderful happenin', that's right."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading CLOSING THE GAP Accordingly Perk swung off to the left, and banked sharply, thus starting on a turn that if pursued long enough would once more fetch them to the point from whence they had started the maneuver.
that's
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From this reading "Can't hardly b'lieve my eyes, it sure seems like a reg'lar miracle--to think o' all we plugged through, an' was able to hit straight to the bullseye o' aour target--it dazes me to strike sech a wonderful happenin', that's right."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CLOSING THE GAP Accordingly Perk swung off to the left, and banked sharply, thus starting on a turn that if pursued long enough would once more fetch them to the point from whence they had started the maneuver.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading CLOSING THE GAP Accordingly Perk swung off to the left, and banked sharply, thus starting on a turn that if pursued long enough would once more fetch them to the point from whence they had started the maneuver.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading CLOSING THE GAP Accordingly Perk swung off to the left, and banked sharply, thus starting on a turn that if pursued long enough would once more fetch them to the point from whence they had started the maneuver.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "Can't hardly b'lieve my eyes, it sure seems like a reg'lar miracle--to think o' all we plugged through, an' was able to hit straight to the bullseye o' aour target--it dazes me to strike sech a wonderful happenin', that's right."
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading "Can't hardly b'lieve my eyes, it sure seems like a reg'lar miracle--to think o' all we plugged through, an' was able to hit straight to the bullseye o' aour target--it dazes me to strike sech a wonderful happenin', that's right."
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading CLOSING THE GAP Accordingly Perk swung off to the left, and banked sharply, thus starting on a turn that if pursued long enough would once more fetch them to the point from whence they had started the maneuver.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "Now I'll take hold again for a time, until you've had your look," announced Jack, suiting the action to the word.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading CLOSING THE GAP Accordingly Perk swung off to the left, and banked sharply, thus starting on a turn that if pursued long enough would once more fetch them to the point from whence they had started the maneuver.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading While his mate manipulated the glasses Jack coached him word by word, until Perk finally uttered a cry of triumph.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading CLOSING THE GAP Accordingly Perk swung off to the left, and banked sharply, thus starting on a turn that if pursued long enough would once more fetch them to the point from whence they had started the maneuver.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading "Now I'll take hold again for a time, until you've had your look," announced Jack, suiting the action to the word.
communicated in words
From this reading While his mate manipulated the glasses Jack coached him word by word, until Perk finally uttered a cry of triumph.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I got it, partner, sure I have!" he was saying in great gladness.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Can't hardly b'lieve my eyes, it sure seems like a reg'lar miracle--to think o' all we plugged through, an' was able to hit straight to the bullseye o' aour target--it dazes me to strike sech a wonderful happenin', that's right."
an old word meaning “from where”
From this reading CLOSING THE GAP Accordingly Perk swung off to the left, and banked sharply, thus starting on a turn that if pursued long enough would once more fetch them to the point from whence they had started the maneuver.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While his mate manipulated the glasses Jack coached him word by word, until Perk finally uttered a cry of triumph.
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading "Can't hardly b'lieve my eyes, it sure seems like a reg'lar miracle--to think o' all we plugged through, an' was able to hit straight to the bullseye o' aour target--it dazes me to strike sech a wonderful happenin', that's right."
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading "Now I'll take hold again for a time, until you've had your look," announced Jack, suiting the action to the word.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading CLOSING THE GAP Accordingly Perk swung off to the left, and banked sharply, thus starting on a turn that if pursued long enough would once more fetch them to the point from whence they had started the maneuver.
you've
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From this reading "Now I'll take hold again for a time, until you've had your look," announced Jack, suiting the action to the word.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Now I'll take hold again for a time, until you've had your look," announced Jack, suiting the action to the word.
