used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Let him enjoy the thrill while it lasts, the dear old chap," he told himself in a whisper.
having companions or an escort
From this reading Consequently he readily surmised what was making the other feel so good--he saw Perk's chest swell up, and his whole person partake of the joy that accompanied his secret thoughts.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading "It isn't often he plays the high hat role; and after all's said and done his queer little game _did_ pan out just fine--no shooting, or whooping things up; just making it hot for that ill-tempered live wire of a silvertop bear."
all's
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From this reading "It isn't often he plays the high hat role; and after all's said and done his queer little game _did_ pan out just fine--no shooting, or whooping things up; just making it hot for that ill-tempered live wire of a silvertop bear."
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading TAKING GREAT CHANCES Jack could read his chum almost as easily as he might an open page.
pleasantly occupied
From this reading Not for worlds though would he wish to let the other know how it amused him.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading TAKING GREAT CHANCES Jack could read his chum almost as easily as he might an open page.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Consequently he readily surmised what was making the other feel so good--he saw Perk's chest swell up, and his whole person partake of the joy that accompanied his secret thoughts.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading TAKING GREAT CHANCES Jack could read his chum almost as easily as he might an open page.
have
From this reading "It isn't often he plays the high hat role; and after all's said and done his queer little game _did_ pan out just fine--no shooting, or whooping things up; just making it hot for that ill-tempered live wire of a silvertop bear."
plural of “chance” — a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading TAKING GREAT CHANCES Jack could read his chum almost as easily as he might an open page.
a boy or man
From this reading "Let him enjoy the thrill while it lasts, the dear old chap," he told himself in a whisper.
the part of the human torso between the neck and the diaphragm or the corresponding part in other vertebrates
From this reading Consequently he readily surmised what was making the other feel so good--he saw Perk's chest swell up, and his whole person partake of the joy that accompanied his secret thoughts.
chumnounUS /tʃʌm/
a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading TAKING GREAT CHANCES Jack could read his chum almost as easily as he might an open page.
ConsequentlyadverbUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwəntli/
(sentence connectors) because of the reason given
From this reading Consequently he readily surmised what was making the other feel so good--he saw Perk's chest swell up, and his whole person partake of the joy that accompanied his secret thoughts.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading TAKING GREAT CHANCES Jack could read his chum almost as easily as he might an open page.
dearly loved
From this reading "Let him enjoy the thrill while it lasts, the dear old chap," he told himself in a whisper.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "It isn't often he plays the high hat role; and after all's said and done his queer little game _did_ pan out just fine--no shooting, or whooping things up; just making it hot for that ill-tempered live wire of a silvertop bear."
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading "It isn't often he plays the high hat role; and after all's said and done his queer little game _did_ pan out just fine--no shooting, or whooping things up; just making it hot for that ill-tempered live wire of a silvertop bear."
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading TAKING GREAT CHANCES Jack could read his chum almost as easily as he might an open page.
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading "Let him enjoy the thrill while it lasts, the dear old chap," he told himself in a whisper.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading Consequently he readily surmised what was making the other feel so good--he saw Perk's chest swell up, and his whole person partake of the joy that accompanied his secret thoughts.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading "It isn't often he plays the high hat role; and after all's said and done his queer little game _did_ pan out just fine--no shooting, or whooping things up; just making it hot for that ill-tempered live wire of a silvertop bear."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Not for worlds though would he wish to let the other know how it amused him.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading "It isn't often he plays the high hat role; and after all's said and done his queer little game _did_ pan out just fine--no shooting, or whooping things up; just making it hot for that ill-tempered live wire of a silvertop bear."
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Consequently he readily surmised what was making the other feel so good--he saw Perk's chest swell up, and his whole person partake of the joy that accompanied his secret thoughts.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading TAKING GREAT CHANCES Jack could read his chum almost as easily as he might an open page.
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading "It isn't often he plays the high hat role; and after all's said and done his queer little game _did_ pan out just fine--no shooting, or whooping things up; just making it hot for that ill-tempered live wire of a silvertop bear."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading TAKING GREAT CHANCES Jack could read his chum almost as easily as he might an open page.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading "It isn't often he plays the high hat role; and after all's said and done his queer little game _did_ pan out just fine--no shooting, or whooping things up; just making it hot for that ill-tempered live wire of a silvertop bear."
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Not for worlds though would he wish to let the other know how it amused him.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading "Let him enjoy the thrill while it lasts, the dear old chap," he told himself in a whisper.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading TAKING GREAT CHANCES Jack could read his chum almost as easily as he might an open page.
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading "It isn't often he plays the high hat role; and after all's said and done his queer little game _did_ pan out just fine--no shooting, or whooping things up; just making it hot for that ill-tempered live wire of a silvertop bear."
how
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From this reading Not for worlds though would he wish to let the other know how it amused him.
ill-temperedadjective
annoyed and irritable
From this reading "It isn't often he plays the high hat role; and after all's said and done his queer little game _did_ pan out just fine--no shooting, or whooping things up; just making it hot for that ill-tempered live wire of a silvertop bear."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Let him enjoy the thrill while it lasts, the dear old chap," he told himself in a whisper.
isn't
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From this reading "It isn't often he plays the high hat role; and after all's said and done his queer little game _did_ pan out just fine--no shooting, or whooping things up; just making it hot for that ill-tempered live wire of a silvertop bear."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Not for worlds though would he wish to let the other know how it amused him.
a small worthless amount
From this reading TAKING GREAT CHANCES Jack could read his chum almost as easily as he might an open page.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading Consequently he readily surmised what was making the other feel so good--he saw Perk's chest swell up, and his whole person partake of the joy that accompanied his secret thoughts.
and nothing more
From this reading "It isn't often he plays the high hat role; and after all's said and done his queer little game _did_ pan out just fine--no shooting, or whooping things up; just making it hot for that ill-tempered live wire of a silvertop bear."
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Not for worlds though would he wish to let the other know how it amused him.
lastsnounUS /læsts/
plural of “last” — the temporal end; the concluding time
From this reading "Let him enjoy the thrill while it lasts, the dear old chap," he told himself in a whisper.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Not for worlds though would he wish to let the other know how it amused him.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "It isn't often he plays the high hat role; and after all's said and done his queer little game _did_ pan out just fine--no shooting, or whooping things up; just making it hot for that ill-tempered live wire of a silvertop bear."
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading "It isn't often he plays the high hat role; and after all's said and done his queer little game _did_ pan out just fine--no shooting, or whooping things up; just making it hot for that ill-tempered live wire of a silvertop bear."
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading Consequently he readily surmised what was making the other feel so good--he saw Perk's chest swell up, and his whole person partake of the joy that accompanied his secret thoughts.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading TAKING GREAT CHANCES Jack could read his chum almost as easily as he might an open page.
not any; not one
From this reading "It isn't often he plays the high hat role; and after all's said and done his queer little game _did_ pan out just fine--no shooting, or whooping things up; just making it hot for that ill-tempered live wire of a silvertop bear."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not for worlds though would he wish to let the other know how it amused him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Consequently he readily surmised what was making the other feel so good--he saw Perk's chest swell up, and his whole person partake of the joy that accompanied his secret thoughts.
many times at short intervals
From this reading "It isn't often he plays the high hat role; and after all's said and done his queer little game _did_ pan out just fine--no shooting, or whooping things up; just making it hot for that ill-tempered live wire of a silvertop bear."
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "Let him enjoy the thrill while it lasts, the dear old chap," he told himself in a whisper.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading TAKING GREAT CHANCES Jack could read his chum almost as easily as he might an open page.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "It isn't often he plays the high hat role; and after all's said and done his queer little game _did_ pan out just fine--no shooting, or whooping things up; just making it hot for that ill-tempered live wire of a silvertop bear."
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Consequently he readily surmised what was making the other feel so good--he saw Perk's chest swell up, and his whole person partake of the joy that accompanied his secret thoughts.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "It isn't often he plays the high hat role; and after all's said and done his queer little game _did_ pan out just fine--no shooting, or whooping things up; just making it hot for that ill-tempered live wire of a silvertop bear."
one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains
From this reading TAKING GREAT CHANCES Jack could read his chum almost as easily as he might an open page.
panverbUS /pæn/
make a sweeping movement
From this reading "It isn't often he plays the high hat role; and after all's said and done his queer little game _did_ pan out just fine--no shooting, or whooping things up; just making it hot for that ill-tempered live wire of a silvertop bear."
partakeverbUS /pɑːrˈteɪk/
have some of the qualities or attributes of something
From this reading Consequently he readily surmised what was making the other feel so good--he saw Perk's chest swell up, and his whole person partake of the joy that accompanied his secret thoughts.
Perk's
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From this reading Consequently he readily surmised what was making the other feel so good--he saw Perk's chest swell up, and his whole person partake of the joy that accompanied his secret thoughts.
a human being
From this reading Consequently he readily surmised what was making the other feel so good--he saw Perk's chest swell up, and his whole person partake of the joy that accompanied his secret thoughts.
plural of “play” — a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage
From this reading "It isn't often he plays the high hat role; and after all's said and done his queer little game _did_ pan out just fine--no shooting, or whooping things up; just making it hot for that ill-tempered live wire of a silvertop bear."
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading "It isn't often he plays the high hat role; and after all's said and done his queer little game _did_ pan out just fine--no shooting, or whooping things up; just making it hot for that ill-tempered live wire of a silvertop bear."
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading TAKING GREAT CHANCES Jack could read his chum almost as easily as he might an open page.
without much difficulty
From this reading Consequently he readily surmised what was making the other feel so good--he saw Perk's chest swell up, and his whole person partake of the joy that accompanied his secret thoughts.
rolenounUS /roʊl/
the actions and activities assigned to or required or expected of a person or group
From this reading "It isn't often he plays the high hat role; and after all's said and done his queer little game _did_ pan out just fine--no shooting, or whooping things up; just making it hot for that ill-tempered live wire of a silvertop bear."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "It isn't often he plays the high hat role; and after all's said and done his queer little game _did_ pan out just fine--no shooting, or whooping things up; just making it hot for that ill-tempered live wire of a silvertop bear."
cut with a saw
From this reading Consequently he readily surmised what was making the other feel so good--he saw Perk's chest swell up, and his whole person partake of the joy that accompanied his secret thoughts.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading Consequently he readily surmised what was making the other feel so good--he saw Perk's chest swell up, and his whole person partake of the joy that accompanied his secret thoughts.
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading "It isn't often he plays the high hat role; and after all's said and done his queer little game _did_ pan out just fine--no shooting, or whooping things up; just making it hot for that ill-tempered live wire of a silvertop bear."
silvertop
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From this reading "It isn't often he plays the high hat role; and after all's said and done his queer little game _did_ pan out just fine--no shooting, or whooping things up; just making it hot for that ill-tempered live wire of a silvertop bear."
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Consequently he readily surmised what was making the other feel so good--he saw Perk's chest swell up, and his whole person partake of the joy that accompanied his secret thoughts.
surmisedverbUS /sərˈmaɪzd/
past form of “surmise” — infer from incomplete evidence
From this reading Consequently he readily surmised what was making the other feel so good--he saw Perk's chest swell up, and his whole person partake of the joy that accompanied his secret thoughts.
swellverbUS /swel/
increase in size, magnitude, number, or intensity
From this reading Consequently he readily surmised what was making the other feel so good--he saw Perk's chest swell up, and his whole person partake of the joy that accompanied his secret thoughts.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading TAKING GREAT CHANCES Jack could read his chum almost as easily as he might an open page.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Consequently he readily surmised what was making the other feel so good--he saw Perk's chest swell up, and his whole person partake of the joy that accompanied his secret thoughts.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Consequently he readily surmised what was making the other feel so good--he saw Perk's chest swell up, and his whole person partake of the joy that accompanied his secret thoughts.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading "It isn't often he plays the high hat role; and after all's said and done his queer little game _did_ pan out just fine--no shooting, or whooping things up; just making it hot for that ill-tempered live wire of a silvertop bear."
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Not for worlds though would he wish to let the other know how it amused him.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Consequently he readily surmised what was making the other feel so good--he saw Perk's chest swell up, and his whole person partake of the joy that accompanied his secret thoughts.
thrillnounUS /θrɪl/
the swift release of a store of affective force
From this reading "Let him enjoy the thrill while it lasts, the dear old chap," he told himself in a whisper.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Not for worlds though would he wish to let the other know how it amused him.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading "Let him enjoy the thrill while it lasts, the dear old chap," he told himself in a whisper.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Consequently he readily surmised what was making the other feel so good--he saw Perk's chest swell up, and his whole person partake of the joy that accompanied his secret thoughts.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Consequently he readily surmised what was making the other feel so good--he saw Perk's chest swell up, and his whole person partake of the joy that accompanied his secret thoughts.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Consequently he readily surmised what was making the other feel so good--he saw Perk's chest swell up, and his whole person partake of the joy that accompanied his secret thoughts.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading "Let him enjoy the thrill while it lasts, the dear old chap," he told himself in a whisper.
speaking softly without vibration of the vocal cords
From this reading "Let him enjoy the thrill while it lasts, the dear old chap," he told himself in a whisper.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading Consequently he readily surmised what was making the other feel so good--he saw Perk's chest swell up, and his whole person partake of the joy that accompanied his secret thoughts.
whoopingverbUS /ˈwuːpɪŋ/
-ing form of “whoop” — shout, as if with joy or enthusiasm
From this reading "It isn't often he plays the high hat role; and after all's said and done his queer little game _did_ pan out just fine--no shooting, or whooping things up; just making it hot for that ill-tempered live wire of a silvertop bear."
ligament made of metal and used to fasten things or make cages or fences etc
From this reading "It isn't often he plays the high hat role; and after all's said and done his queer little game _did_ pan out just fine--no shooting, or whooping things up; just making it hot for that ill-tempered live wire of a silvertop bear."
hope for; have a wish
From this reading Not for worlds though would he wish to let the other know how it amused him.
worldsnounUS /wɜːrldz/
plural of “world” — everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Not for worlds though would he wish to let the other know how it amused him.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Not for worlds though would he wish to let the other know how it amused him.
