used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Have you a pocket-knife, Bert, or some copper coins, or metal things of any sort?" asked Alf, keeping the pony well in hand, and patting the shaggy neck, now bathed in sweat.
Alf
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From this reading Have you a pocket-knife, Bert, or some copper coins, or metal things of any sort?" asked Alf, keeping the pony well in hand, and patting the shaggy neck, now bathed in sweat.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Have you a pocket-knife, Bert, or some copper coins, or metal things of any sort?" asked Alf, keeping the pony well in hand, and patting the shaggy neck, now bathed in sweat.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Have you a pocket-knife, Bert, or some copper coins, or metal things of any sort?" asked Alf, keeping the pony well in hand, and patting the shaggy neck, now bathed in sweat.
any thing at all
From this reading "I'M so buttoned up in this tight coat that I can't get at anything in my vest or trouser pockets.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Have you a pocket-knife, Bert, or some copper coins, or metal things of any sort?" asked Alf, keeping the pony well in hand, and patting the shaggy neck, now bathed in sweat.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "I'M so buttoned up in this tight coat that I can't get at anything in my vest or trouser pockets.
bathedverbUS /beɪðd/
past form of “bathe” — cleanse the entire body
From this reading Have you a pocket-knife, Bert, or some copper coins, or metal things of any sort?" asked Alf, keeping the pony well in hand, and patting the shaggy neck, now bathed in sweat.
Bert
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From this reading Have you a pocket-knife, Bert, or some copper coins, or metal things of any sort?" asked Alf, keeping the pony well in hand, and patting the shaggy neck, now bathed in sweat.
buttonedadjectiveUS /ˈbʌtənd/
furnished or closed with buttons or something buttonlike
From this reading "I'M so buttoned up in this tight coat that I can't get at anything in my vest or trouser pockets.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "If I hold the kettle, can you put the things into it?" inquired Alf.
can't
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From this reading "I'M so buttoned up in this tight coat that I can't get at anything in my vest or trouser pockets.
an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
From this reading "I'M so buttoned up in this tight coat that I can't get at anything in my vest or trouser pockets.
coinsnounUS /kɔɪnz/
plural of “coin” — a flat metal piece (usually a disc) used as money
From this reading Have you a pocket-knife, Bert, or some copper coins, or metal things of any sort?" asked Alf, keeping the pony well in hand, and patting the shaggy neck, now bathed in sweat.
copecknoun
100 kopecks equal 1 ruble in Russia
From this reading "Yes, I've my old knife, and some three and five copeck pieces; will that do?" questioned Bert.
coppernounUS /ˈkɑːpər/
a ductile malleable reddish-brown corrosion-resistant diamagnetic metallic element; occurs in various minerals but is the only metal that occurs abundantly in large masses; used as an electrical and thermal conductor
From this reading Have you a pocket-knife, Bert, or some copper coins, or metal things of any sort?" asked Alf, keeping the pony well in hand, and patting the shaggy neck, now bathed in sweat.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Yes, I've my old knife, and some three and five copeck pieces; will that do?" questioned Bert.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading "Yes, I've my old knife, and some three and five copeck pieces; will that do?" questioned Bert.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
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come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "I'M so buttoned up in this tight coat that I can't get at anything in my vest or trouser pockets.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Have you a pocket-knife, Bert, or some copper coins, or metal things of any sort?" asked Alf, keeping the pony well in hand, and patting the shaggy neck, now bathed in sweat.
Haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Have you a pocket-knife, Bert, or some copper coins, or metal things of any sort?" asked Alf, keeping the pony well in hand, and patting the shaggy neck, now bathed in sweat.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading "If I hold the kettle, can you put the things into it?" inquired Alf.
temporary military shelter
From this reading TRICKING THE WOLVES—THE HUT IN THE FOREST.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I'M so buttoned up in this tight coat that I can't get at anything in my vest or trouser pockets.
I'M
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From this reading "I'M so buttoned up in this tight coat that I can't get at anything in my vest or trouser pockets.
I've
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From this reading "Yes, I've my old knife, and some three and five copeck pieces; will that do?" questioned Bert.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "If I hold the kettle, can you put the things into it?" inquired Alf.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading TRICKING THE WOLVES—THE HUT IN THE FOREST.
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading "If I hold the kettle, can you put the things into it?" inquired Alf.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading "If I hold the kettle, can you put the things into it?" inquired Alf.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "If I hold the kettle, can you put the things into it?" inquired Alf.
conformity or harmony
From this reading Have you a pocket-knife, Bert, or some copper coins, or metal things of any sort?" asked Alf, keeping the pony well in hand, and patting the shaggy neck, now bathed in sweat.
kettlenounUS /ˈketəl/
a metal pot for stewing or boiling; usually has a lid
From this reading "If I hold the kettle, can you put the things into it?" inquired Alf.
edge tool used as a cutting instrument; has a pointed blade with a sharp edge and a handle
From this reading "Yes, I've my old knife, and some three and five copeck pieces; will that do?" questioned Bert.
metalnounUS /ˈmetəl/
any of several chemical elements that are usually shiny solids that conduct heat or electricity and can be formed into sheets etc.
From this reading Have you a pocket-knife, Bert, or some copper coins, or metal things of any sort?" asked Alf, keeping the pony well in hand, and patting the shaggy neck, now bathed in sweat.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "I'M so buttoned up in this tight coat that I can't get at anything in my vest or trouser pockets.
the part of an organism (human or animal) that connects the head to the rest of the body
From this reading Have you a pocket-knife, Bert, or some copper coins, or metal things of any sort?" asked Alf, keeping the pony well in hand, and patting the shaggy neck, now bathed in sweat.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Have you a pocket-knife, Bert, or some copper coins, or metal things of any sort?" asked Alf, keeping the pony well in hand, and patting the shaggy neck, now bathed in sweat.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Have you a pocket-knife, Bert, or some copper coins, or metal things of any sort?" asked Alf, keeping the pony well in hand, and patting the shaggy neck, now bathed in sweat.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "Yes, I've my old knife, and some three and five copeck pieces; will that do?" questioned Bert.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "I'M so buttoned up in this tight coat that I can't get at anything in my vest or trouser pockets.
pattingverbUS /ˈpætɪŋ/
inflected form of “pat” — pat or squeeze fondly or playfully, especially under the chin
From this reading Have you a pocket-knife, Bert, or some copper coins, or metal things of any sort?" asked Alf, keeping the pony well in hand, and patting the shaggy neck, now bathed in sweat.
plural of “piece” — a separate part of a whole
From this reading "Yes, I've my old knife, and some three and five copeck pieces; will that do?" questioned Bert.
pocket-knife
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From this reading Have you a pocket-knife, Bert, or some copper coins, or metal things of any sort?" asked Alf, keeping the pony well in hand, and patting the shaggy neck, now bathed in sweat.
plural of “pocket” — a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading "I'M so buttoned up in this tight coat that I can't get at anything in my vest or trouser pockets.
ponynounUS /ˈpoʊniː/
a range horse of the western United States
From this reading Have you a pocket-knife, Bert, or some copper coins, or metal things of any sort?" asked Alf, keeping the pony well in hand, and patting the shaggy neck, now bathed in sweat.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading "If I hold the kettle, can you put the things into it?" inquired Alf.
past form of “question” — challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading "Yes, I've my old knife, and some three and five copeck pieces; will that do?" questioned Bert.
shaggyadjectiveUS /ˈʃæɡi/
used of hair; thick and poorly groomed
From this reading Have you a pocket-knife, Bert, or some copper coins, or metal things of any sort?" asked Alf, keeping the pony well in hand, and patting the shaggy neck, now bathed in sweat.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "I'M so buttoned up in this tight coat that I can't get at anything in my vest or trouser pockets.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Have you a pocket-knife, Bert, or some copper coins, or metal things of any sort?" asked Alf, keeping the pony well in hand, and patting the shaggy neck, now bathed in sweat.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading Have you a pocket-knife, Bert, or some copper coins, or metal things of any sort?" asked Alf, keeping the pony well in hand, and patting the shaggy neck, now bathed in sweat.
sweatnounUS /swet/
salty fluid secreted by sweat glands
From this reading Have you a pocket-knife, Bert, or some copper coins, or metal things of any sort?" asked Alf, keeping the pony well in hand, and patting the shaggy neck, now bathed in sweat.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I'M so buttoned up in this tight coat that I can't get at anything in my vest or trouser pockets.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading TRICKING THE WOLVES—THE HUT IN THE FOREST.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Have you a pocket-knife, Bert, or some copper coins, or metal things of any sort?" asked Alf, keeping the pony well in hand, and patting the shaggy neck, now bathed in sweat.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "I'M so buttoned up in this tight coat that I can't get at anything in my vest or trouser pockets.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading "Yes, I've my old knife, and some three and five copeck pieces; will that do?" questioned Bert.
closely constrained or constricted or constricting
From this reading "I'M so buttoned up in this tight coat that I can't get at anything in my vest or trouser pockets.
TRICKINGverbUS /ˈtrɪkɪŋ/
-ing form of “trick” — deceive somebody
From this reading TRICKING THE WOLVES—THE HUT IN THE FOREST.
trousernounUS /ˈtraʊzər/
a garment (or part of a garment) designed for or relating to trousers
From this reading "I'M so buttoned up in this tight coat that I can't get at anything in my vest or trouser pockets.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "I'M so buttoned up in this tight coat that I can't get at anything in my vest or trouser pockets.
vestverbUS /vest/
provide with power and authority
From this reading "I'M so buttoned up in this tight coat that I can't get at anything in my vest or trouser pockets.
(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 Have you a pocket-knife, Bert, or some copper coins, or metal things of any sort?" asked Alf, keeping the pony well in hand, and patting the shaggy neck, now bathed in sweat.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "Yes, I've my old knife, and some three and five copeck pieces; will that do?" questioned Bert.
WOLVESnounUS /wʊlvz/
plural of “wolf” — any of various predatory carnivorous canine mammals of North America and Eurasia that usually hunt in packs
From this reading TRICKING THE WOLVES—THE HUT IN THE FOREST.
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes, I've my old knife, and some three and five copeck pieces; will that do?" questioned Bert.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Have you a pocket-knife, Bert, or some copper coins, or metal things of any sort?" asked Alf, keeping the pony well in hand, and patting the shaggy neck, now bathed in sweat.
