used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A full half hour must have passed without any noticeable change in the conditions.
(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 PERK SHOWS HIS HAND "Let me tell yeou, partner, that same bar he's some stickin'-plaster all right!"
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading A number of times, when one of the prisoners among the branches chanced to make some sort of movement, in order to relieve the numbness that had gripped his legs, the bear would exhibit the same ferocity he had shown all through the siege.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "The old chap certainly must have a long debt to pay toward somebody, and is taking it out on us, Perk," ventured Jack, breaking the silence once more.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading A full half hour must have passed without any noticeable change in the conditions.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The obstinate beast stayed close to the foot of the tree, never making any attempt at climbing the same; just as though he might be well aware of his own shortcomings.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The obstinate beast stayed close to the foot of the tree, never making any attempt at climbing the same; just as though he might be well aware of his own shortcomings.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading The obstinate beast stayed close to the foot of the tree, never making any attempt at climbing the same; just as though he might be well aware of his own shortcomings.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading The obstinate beast stayed close to the foot of the tree, never making any attempt at climbing the same; just as though he might be well aware of his own shortcomings.
a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter
From this reading PERK SHOWS HIS HAND "Let me tell yeou, partner, that same bar he's some stickin'-plaster all right!"
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The obstinate beast stayed close to the foot of the tree, never making any attempt at climbing the same; just as though he might be well aware of his own shortcomings.
have
From this reading A number of times, when one of the prisoners among the branches chanced to make some sort of movement, in order to relieve the numbness that had gripped his legs, the bear would exhibit the same ferocity he had shown all through the siege.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading The obstinate beast stayed close to the foot of the tree, never making any attempt at climbing the same; just as though he might be well aware of his own shortcomings.
plural of “branch” — a division of some larger or more complex organization
From this reading A number of times, when one of the prisoners among the branches chanced to make some sort of movement, in order to relieve the numbness that had gripped his legs, the bear would exhibit the same ferocity he had shown all through the siege.
the act of breaking something
From this reading "The old chap certainly must have a long debt to pay toward somebody, and is taking it out on us, Perk," ventured Jack, breaking the silence once more.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading "The old chap certainly must have a long debt to pay toward somebody, and is taking it out on us, Perk," ventured Jack, breaking the silence once more.
chancedverbUS /tʃænst/
past form of “chance” — be the case by chance
From this reading A number of times, when one of the prisoners among the branches chanced to make some sort of movement, in order to relieve the numbness that had gripped his legs, the bear would exhibit the same ferocity he had shown all through the siege.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading A full half hour must have passed without any noticeable change in the conditions.
a boy or man
From this reading "The old chap certainly must have a long debt to pay toward somebody, and is taking it out on us, Perk," ventured Jack, breaking the silence once more.
climbingnounUS /ˈklaɪmɪŋ/
an event that involves rising to a higher point (as in altitude or temperature or intensity etc.)
From this reading The obstinate beast stayed close to the foot of the tree, never making any attempt at climbing the same; just as though he might be well aware of his own shortcomings.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading The obstinate beast stayed close to the foot of the tree, never making any attempt at climbing the same; just as though he might be well aware of his own shortcomings.
the prevailing context that influences the performance or the outcome of a process
From this reading A full half hour must have passed without any noticeable change in the conditions.
debtnounUS /det/
the state of owing something (especially money)
From this reading "The old chap certainly must have a long debt to pay toward somebody, and is taking it out on us, Perk," ventured Jack, breaking the silence once more.
exhibitverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪbɪt/
show an attribute, property, knowledge, or skill
From this reading A number of times, when one of the prisoners among the branches chanced to make some sort of movement, in order to relieve the numbness that had gripped his legs, the bear would exhibit the same ferocity he had shown all through the siege.
ferocitynounUS /fərˈɑːsəti/
the property of being wild or turbulent
From this reading A number of times, when one of the prisoners among the branches chanced to make some sort of movement, in order to relieve the numbness that had gripped his legs, the bear would exhibit the same ferocity he had shown all through the siege.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading The obstinate beast stayed close to the foot of the tree, never making any attempt at climbing the same; just as though he might be well aware of his own shortcomings.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading A full half hour must have passed without any noticeable change in the conditions.
grippedverbUS /ɡrɪpt/
inflected form of “grip” — hold fast or firmly
From this reading A number of times, when one of the prisoners among the branches chanced to make some sort of movement, in order to relieve the numbness that had gripped his legs, the bear would exhibit the same ferocity he had shown all through the siege.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A number of times, when one of the prisoners among the branches chanced to make some sort of movement, in order to relieve the numbness that had gripped his legs, the bear would exhibit the same ferocity he had shown all through the siege.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading A full half hour must have passed without any noticeable change in the conditions.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading PERK SHOWS HIS HAND "Let me tell yeou, partner, that same bar he's some stickin'-plaster all right!"
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading A full half hour must have passed without any noticeable change in the conditions.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The obstinate beast stayed close to the foot of the tree, never making any attempt at climbing the same; just as though he might be well aware of his own shortcomings.
he's
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From this reading PERK SHOWS HIS HAND "Let me tell yeou, partner, that same bar he's some stickin'-plaster all right!"
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading PERK SHOWS HIS HAND "Let me tell yeou, partner, that same bar he's some stickin'-plaster all right!"
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading A full half hour must have passed without any noticeable change in the conditions.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A full half hour must have passed without any noticeable change in the conditions.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "The old chap certainly must have a long debt to pay toward somebody, and is taking it out on us, Perk," ventured Jack, breaking the silence once more.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "The old chap certainly must have a long debt to pay toward somebody, and is taking it out on us, Perk," ventured Jack, breaking the silence once more.
a small worthless amount
From this reading "The old chap certainly must have a long debt to pay toward somebody, and is taking it out on us, Perk," ventured Jack, breaking the silence once more.
and nothing more
From this reading The obstinate beast stayed close to the foot of the tree, never making any attempt at climbing the same; just as though he might be well aware of his own shortcomings.
staying power
From this reading A number of times, when one of the prisoners among the branches chanced to make some sort of movement, in order to relieve the numbness that had gripped his legs, the bear would exhibit the same ferocity he had shown all through the siege.
Letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading PERK SHOWS HIS HAND "Let me tell yeou, partner, that same bar he's some stickin'-plaster all 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 "The old chap certainly must have a long debt to pay toward somebody, and is taking it out on us, Perk," ventured Jack, breaking the silence once more.
engage in
From this reading A number of times, when one of the prisoners among the branches chanced to make some sort of movement, in order to relieve the numbness that had gripped his legs, the bear would exhibit the same ferocity he had shown all through the siege.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading The obstinate beast stayed close to the foot of the tree, never making any attempt at climbing the same; just as though he might be well aware of his own shortcomings.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading PERK SHOWS HIS HAND "Let me tell yeou, partner, that same bar he's some stickin'-plaster all right!"
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading The obstinate beast stayed close to the foot of the tree, never making any attempt at climbing the same; just as though he might be well aware of his own shortcomings.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "The old chap certainly must have a long debt to pay toward somebody, and is taking it out on us, Perk," ventured Jack, breaking the silence once more.
a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading A number of times, when one of the prisoners among the branches chanced to make some sort of movement, in order to relieve the numbness that had gripped his legs, the bear would exhibit the same ferocity he had shown all through the siege.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading A full half hour must have passed without any noticeable change in the conditions.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading The obstinate beast stayed close to the foot of the tree, never making any attempt at climbing the same; just as though he might be well aware of his own shortcomings.
noticeableadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtəsəbəl/
capable or worthy of being noticed
From this reading A full half hour must have passed without any noticeable change in the conditions.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading A number of times, when one of the prisoners among the branches chanced to make some sort of movement, in order to relieve the numbness that had gripped his legs, the bear would exhibit the same ferocity he had shown all through the siege.
numbnessnounUS /ˈnʌmnəs/
partial or total lack of sensation in a part of the body; a symptom of nerve damage or dysfunction
From this reading A number of times, when one of the prisoners among the branches chanced to make some sort of movement, in order to relieve the numbness that had gripped his legs, the bear would exhibit the same ferocity he had shown all through the siege.
obstinateadjectiveUS /ˈɑːbstənət/
tenaciously unwilling or marked by tenacious unwillingness to yield
From this reading The obstinate beast stayed close to the foot of the tree, never making any attempt at climbing the same; just as though he might be well aware of his own shortcomings.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The obstinate beast stayed close to the foot of the tree, never making any attempt at climbing the same; just as though he might be well aware of his own shortcomings.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "The old chap certainly must have a long debt to pay toward somebody, and is taking it out on us, Perk," ventured Jack, breaking the silence once more.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "The old chap certainly must have a long debt to pay toward somebody, and is taking it out on us, Perk," ventured Jack, breaking the silence once more.
on one occasion
From this reading "The old chap certainly must have a long debt to pay toward somebody, and is taking it out on us, Perk," ventured Jack, breaking the silence once more.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading A number of times, when one of the prisoners among the branches chanced to make some sort of movement, in order to relieve the numbness that had gripped his legs, the bear would exhibit the same ferocity he had shown all through the siege.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading A number of times, when one of the prisoners among the branches chanced to make some sort of movement, in order to relieve the numbness that had gripped his legs, the bear would exhibit the same ferocity he had shown all through the siege.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "The old chap certainly must have a long debt to pay toward somebody, and is taking it out on us, Perk," ventured Jack, breaking the silence once more.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading The obstinate beast stayed close to the foot of the tree, never making any attempt at climbing the same; just as though he might be well aware of his own shortcomings.
partnernounUS /ˈpɑːrtnər/
a person's partner in marriage
From this reading PERK SHOWS HIS HAND "Let me tell yeou, partner, that same bar he's some stickin'-plaster all right!"
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading A full half hour must have passed without any noticeable change in the conditions.
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading "The old chap certainly must have a long debt to pay toward somebody, and is taking it out on us, Perk," ventured Jack, breaking the silence once more.
PERKnounUS /pɜːrk/
an incidental benefit awarded for certain types of employment (especially if it is regarded as a right)
From this reading PERK SHOWS HIS HAND "Let me tell yeou, partner, that same bar he's some stickin'-plaster all right!"
plasterverbUS /ˈplæstər/
apply a heavy coat to
From this reading PERK SHOWS HIS HAND "Let me tell yeou, partner, that same bar he's some stickin'-plaster all right!"
plural of “prisoner” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading A number of times, when one of the prisoners among the branches chanced to make some sort of movement, in order to relieve the numbness that had gripped his legs, the bear would exhibit the same ferocity he had shown all through the siege.
relieveverbUS /rɪˈliːv/
provide physical relief, as from pain
From this reading A number of times, when one of the prisoners among the branches chanced to make some sort of movement, in order to relieve the numbness that had gripped his legs, the bear would exhibit the same ferocity he had shown all through the siege.
precisely, exactly
From this reading PERK SHOWS HIS HAND "Let me tell yeou, partner, that same bar he's some stickin'-plaster all right!"
Identical; not different.
From this reading PERK SHOWS HIS HAND "Let me tell yeou, partner, that same bar he's some stickin'-plaster all right!"
shortcomingsnounUS /ˈʃɔːrtkʌmɪŋz/
plural of “shortcoming” — a failing or deficiency
From this reading The obstinate beast stayed close to the foot of the tree, never making any attempt at climbing the same; just as though he might be well aware of his own shortcomings.
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading A number of times, when one of the prisoners among the branches chanced to make some sort of movement, in order to relieve the numbness that had gripped his legs, the bear would exhibit the same ferocity he had shown all through the siege.
plural of “show” — the act of publicly exhibiting or entertaining
From this reading PERK SHOWS HIS HAND "Let me tell yeou, partner, that same bar he's some stickin'-plaster all right!"
siegenounUS /siːdʒ/
the action of an armed force that surrounds a fortified place and isolates it while continuing to attack
From this reading A number of times, when one of the prisoners among the branches chanced to make some sort of movement, in order to relieve the numbness that had gripped his legs, the bear would exhibit the same ferocity he had shown all through the siege.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading "The old chap certainly must have a long debt to pay toward somebody, and is taking it out on us, Perk," ventured Jack, breaking the silence once more.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading PERK SHOWS HIS HAND "Let me tell yeou, partner, that same bar he's some stickin'-plaster all right!"
a person, without saying who
From this reading "The old chap certainly must have a long debt to pay toward somebody, and is taking it out on us, Perk," ventured Jack, breaking the silence once more.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading A number of times, when one of the prisoners among the branches chanced to make some sort of movement, in order to relieve the numbness that had gripped his legs, the bear would exhibit the same ferocity he had shown all through the siege.
past form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading The obstinate beast stayed close to the foot of the tree, never making any attempt at climbing the same; just as though he might be well aware of his own shortcomings.
stickin
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From this reading PERK SHOWS HIS HAND "Let me tell yeou, partner, that same bar he's some stickin'-plaster all right!"
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading "The old chap certainly must have a long debt to pay toward somebody, and is taking it out on us, Perk," ventured Jack, breaking the silence once more.
express in words
From this reading PERK SHOWS HIS HAND "Let me tell yeou, partner, that same bar he's some stickin'-plaster all right!"
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading PERK SHOWS HIS HAND "Let me tell yeou, partner, that same bar he's some stickin'-plaster all right!"
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A full half hour must have passed without any noticeable change in the conditions.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The obstinate beast stayed close to the foot of the tree, never making any attempt at climbing the same; just as though he might be well aware of his own shortcomings.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading A number of times, when one of the prisoners among the branches chanced to make some sort of movement, in order to relieve the numbness that had gripped his legs, the bear would exhibit the same ferocity he had shown all through the siege.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading A number of times, when one of the prisoners among the branches chanced to make some sort of movement, in order to relieve the numbness that had gripped his legs, the bear would exhibit the same ferocity he had shown all through the siege.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The obstinate beast stayed close to the foot of the tree, never making any attempt at climbing the same; just as though he might be well aware of his own shortcomings.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading "The old chap certainly must have a long debt to pay toward somebody, and is taking it out on us, Perk," ventured Jack, breaking the silence once more.
a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading The obstinate beast stayed close to the foot of the tree, never making any attempt at climbing the same; just as though he might be well aware of his own shortcomings.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "The old chap certainly must have a long debt to pay toward somebody, and is taking it out on us, Perk," ventured Jack, breaking the silence once more.
past form of “venture” — proceed somewhere despite the risk of possible dangers
From this reading "The old chap certainly must have a long debt to pay toward somebody, and is taking it out on us, Perk," ventured Jack, breaking the silence once more.
(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 The obstinate beast stayed close to the foot of the tree, never making any attempt at climbing the same; just as though he might be well aware of his own shortcomings.
at the time that
From this reading A number of times, when one of the prisoners among the branches chanced to make some sort of movement, in order to relieve the numbness that had gripped his legs, the bear would exhibit the same ferocity he had shown all through the siege.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading A full half hour must have passed without any noticeable change in the conditions.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading A number of times, when one of the prisoners among the branches chanced to make some sort of movement, in order to relieve the numbness that had gripped his legs, the bear would exhibit the same ferocity he had shown all through the siege.
yeou
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From this reading PERK SHOWS HIS HAND "Let me tell yeou, partner, that same bar he's some stickin'-plaster all right!"
