used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Von Dussel's Revenge It was not a moment in which to mince matters, and Dennis drew up his legs with a yell.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading "Drop, sir, your toes ain't above seven feet from the ground.
admirernounUS /ædˈmaɪrər/
a person who backs a politician or a team etc.
From this reading Where are your eyes?" he shouted, as the point of the bayonet grazed his brown gaiter; and then, in spite of the terrible danger overhanging them all, Dennis laughed oddly as his sworn admirer recovered his weapon, and the star-shell went out.
ain't
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From this reading "Drop, sir, your toes ain't above seven feet from the ground.
(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 Where are your eyes?" he shouted, as the point of the bayonet grazed his brown gaiter; and then, in spite of the terrible danger overhanging them all, Dennis laughed oddly as his sworn admirer recovered his weapon, and the star-shell went out.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Von Dussel's Revenge It was not a moment in which to mince matters, and Dennis drew up his legs with a yell.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Where are your eyes?" he shouted, as the point of the bayonet grazed his brown gaiter; and then, in spite of the terrible danger overhanging them all, Dennis laughed oddly as his sworn admirer recovered his weapon, and the star-shell went out.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Where are your eyes?" he shouted, as the point of the bayonet grazed his brown gaiter; and then, in spite of the terrible danger overhanging them all, Dennis laughed oddly as his sworn admirer recovered his weapon, and the star-shell went out.
bayonetnounUS /ˈbeɪənet/
a knife that can be fixed to the end of a rifle and used as a weapon
From this reading Where are your eyes?" he shouted, as the point of the bayonet grazed his brown gaiter; and then, in spite of the terrible danger overhanging them all, Dennis laughed oddly as his sworn admirer recovered his weapon, and the star-shell went out.
an orange of low brightness and saturation
From this reading Where are your eyes?" he shouted, as the point of the bayonet grazed his brown gaiter; and then, in spite of the terrible danger overhanging them all, Dennis laughed oddly as his sworn admirer recovered his weapon, and the star-shell went out.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "You don't mean to say it's you, Mr. Dashwood!" came up a tremulous voice very unlike Hawke's own.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading Where are your eyes?" he shouted, as the point of the bayonet grazed his brown gaiter; and then, in spite of the terrible danger overhanging them all, Dennis laughed oddly as his sworn admirer recovered his weapon, and the star-shell went out.
Dashwood
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From this reading "You don't mean to say it's you, Mr. Dashwood!" came up a tremulous voice very unlike Hawke's own.
Dennis
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From this reading Von Dussel's Revenge It was not a moment in which to mince matters, and Dennis drew up his legs with a yell.
Don't
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From this reading "Don't play the giddy ox, Hawke.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading Von Dussel's Revenge It was not a moment in which to mince matters, and Dennis drew up his legs with a yell.
let fall to the ground
From this reading "Drop, sir, your toes ain't above seven feet from the ground.
Dussel's
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From this reading Von Dussel's Revenge It was not a moment in which to mince matters, and Dennis drew up his legs with a yell.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Where are your eyes?" he shouted, as the point of the bayonet grazed his brown gaiter; and then, in spite of the terrible danger overhanging them all, Dennis laughed oddly as his sworn admirer recovered his weapon, and the star-shell went out.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading "Drop, sir, your toes ain't above seven feet from the ground.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "Drop, sir, your toes ain't above seven feet from the ground.
gaiternounUS /ˈɡeɪtər/
a cloth covering (a legging) that covers the instep and ankles
From this reading Where are your eyes?" he shouted, as the point of the bayonet grazed his brown gaiter; and then, in spite of the terrible danger overhanging them all, Dennis laughed oddly as his sworn admirer recovered his weapon, and the star-shell went out.
giddyadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪdi/
having or causing a whirling sensation; liable to falling
From this reading "Don't play the giddy ox, Hawke.
grazedadjectiveUS /ɡreɪzd/
scraped or touched lightly in passing
From this reading Where are your eyes?" he shouted, as the point of the bayonet grazed his brown gaiter; and then, in spite of the terrible danger overhanging them all, Dennis laughed oddly as his sworn admirer recovered his weapon, and the star-shell went out.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading "Drop, sir, your toes ain't above seven feet from the ground.
Hawke
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From this reading "Don't play the giddy ox, Hawke.
Hawke's
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From this reading "You don't mean to say it's you, Mr. Dashwood!" came up a tremulous voice very unlike Hawke's own.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Where are your eyes?" he shouted, as the point of the bayonet grazed his brown gaiter; and then, in spite of the terrible danger overhanging them all, Dennis laughed oddly as his sworn admirer recovered his weapon, and the star-shell went out.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Von Dussel's Revenge It was not a moment in which to mince matters, and Dennis drew up his legs with a yell.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Von Dussel's Revenge It was not a moment in which to mince matters, and Dennis drew up his legs with a yell.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Von Dussel's Revenge It was not a moment in which to mince matters, and Dennis drew up his legs with a yell.
it's
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From this reading "You don't mean to say it's you, Mr. Dashwood!" came up a tremulous voice very unlike Hawke's own.
past form of “laugh” — produce laughter
From this reading Where are your eyes?" he shouted, as the point of the bayonet grazed his brown gaiter; and then, in spite of the terrible danger overhanging them all, Dennis laughed oddly as his sworn admirer recovered his weapon, and the star-shell went out.
staying power
From this reading Von Dussel's Revenge It was not a moment in which to mince matters, and Dennis drew up his legs with a yell.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Von Dussel's Revenge It was not a moment in which to mince matters, and Dennis drew up his legs with a yell.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading "You don't mean to say it's you, Mr. Dashwood!" came up a tremulous voice very unlike Hawke's own.
minceverbUS /mɪns/
make less severe or harsh
From this reading Von Dussel's Revenge It was not a moment in which to mince matters, and Dennis drew up his legs with a yell.
a particular point in time
From this reading Von Dussel's Revenge It was not a moment in which to mince matters, and Dennis drew up his legs with a yell.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "You don't mean to say it's you, Mr. Dashwood!" came up a tremulous voice very unlike Hawke's own.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Von Dussel's Revenge It was not a moment in which to mince matters, and Dennis drew up his legs with a yell.
oddlyadverbUS /ˈɑːdli/
in a manner differing from the usual or expected
From this reading Where are your eyes?" he shouted, as the point of the bayonet grazed his brown gaiter; and then, in spite of the terrible danger overhanging them all, Dennis laughed oddly as his sworn admirer recovered his weapon, and the star-shell went out.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Where are your eyes?" he shouted, as the point of the bayonet grazed his brown gaiter; and then, in spite of the terrible danger overhanging them all, Dennis laughed oddly as his sworn admirer recovered his weapon, and the star-shell went out.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Where are your eyes?" he shouted, as the point of the bayonet grazed his brown gaiter; and then, in spite of the terrible danger overhanging them all, Dennis laughed oddly as his sworn admirer recovered his weapon, and the star-shell went out.
overhangingverbUS /ˈoʊvərhæŋɪŋ/
-ing form of “overhang” — project over
From this reading Where are your eyes?" he shouted, as the point of the bayonet grazed his brown gaiter; and then, in spite of the terrible danger overhanging them all, Dennis laughed oddly as his sworn admirer recovered his weapon, and the star-shell went out.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading "You don't mean to say it's you, Mr. Dashwood!" came up a tremulous voice very unlike Hawke's own.
oxnounUS /ɑːks/
an adult castrated bull of the genus Bos; especially Bos taurus
From this reading "Don't play the giddy ox, Hawke.
participate in games or sport
From this reading "Don't play the giddy ox, Hawke.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading Where are your eyes?" he shouted, as the point of the bayonet grazed his brown gaiter; and then, in spite of the terrible danger overhanging them all, Dennis laughed oddly as his sworn admirer recovered his weapon, and the star-shell went out.
freed from illness or injury
From this reading Where are your eyes?" he shouted, as the point of the bayonet grazed his brown gaiter; and then, in spite of the terrible danger overhanging them all, Dennis laughed oddly as his sworn admirer recovered his weapon, and the star-shell went out.
action taken in return for an injury or offense
From this reading Von Dussel's Revenge It was not a moment in which to mince matters, and Dennis drew up his legs with a yell.
express in words
From this reading "You don't mean to say it's you, Mr. Dashwood!" came up a tremulous voice very unlike Hawke's own.
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading "Drop, sir, your toes ain't above seven feet from the ground.
in a vehement outcry
From this reading Where are your eyes?" he shouted, as the point of the bayonet grazed his brown gaiter; and then, in spite of the terrible danger overhanging them all, Dennis laughed oddly as his sworn admirer recovered his weapon, and the star-shell went out.
term of address for a man
From this reading "Drop, sir, your toes ain't above seven feet from the ground.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading Where are your eyes?" he shouted, as the point of the bayonet grazed his brown gaiter; and then, in spite of the terrible danger overhanging them all, Dennis laughed oddly as his sworn admirer recovered his weapon, and the star-shell went out.
star-shell
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From this reading Where are your eyes?" he shouted, as the point of the bayonet grazed his brown gaiter; and then, in spite of the terrible danger overhanging them all, Dennis laughed oddly as his sworn admirer recovered his weapon, and the star-shell went out.
swornadjectiveUS /swɔːrn/
bound by or as if by an oath
From this reading Where are your eyes?" he shouted, as the point of the bayonet grazed his brown gaiter; and then, in spite of the terrible danger overhanging them all, Dennis laughed oddly as his sworn admirer recovered his weapon, and the star-shell went out.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading Where are your eyes?" he shouted, as the point of the bayonet grazed his brown gaiter; and then, in spite of the terrible danger overhanging them all, Dennis laughed oddly as his sworn admirer recovered his weapon, and the star-shell went out.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Don't play the giddy ox, Hawke.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Where are your eyes?" he shouted, as the point of the bayonet grazed his brown gaiter; and then, in spite of the terrible danger overhanging them all, Dennis laughed oddly as his sworn admirer recovered his weapon, and the star-shell went out.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Where are your eyes?" he shouted, as the point of the bayonet grazed his brown gaiter; and then, in spite of the terrible danger overhanging them all, Dennis laughed oddly as his sworn admirer recovered his weapon, and the star-shell went out.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Von Dussel's Revenge It was not a moment in which to mince matters, and Dennis drew up his legs with a yell.
toesnounUS /toʊz/
plural of “toe” — one of the digits of the foot
From this reading "Drop, sir, your toes ain't above seven feet from the ground.
tremulousadjectiveUS /ˈtremjələs/
(of the voice) quivering as from weakness or fear
From this reading "You don't mean to say it's you, Mr. Dashwood!" came up a tremulous voice very unlike Hawke's own.
unlikeadjectiveUS /ənˈlaɪk/
marked by dissimilarity
From this reading "You don't mean to say it's you, Mr. Dashwood!" came up a tremulous voice very unlike Hawke's own.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Von Dussel's Revenge It was not a moment in which to mince matters, and Dennis drew up his legs with a yell.
precisely as stated
From this reading "You don't mean to say it's you, Mr. Dashwood!" came up a tremulous voice very unlike Hawke's own.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading "You don't mean to say it's you, Mr. Dashwood!" came up a tremulous voice very unlike Hawke's own.
Von
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From this reading Von Dussel's Revenge It was not a moment in which to mince matters, and Dennis drew up his legs with a yell.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Von Dussel's Revenge It was not a moment in which to mince matters, and Dennis drew up his legs with a yell.
any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting
From this reading Where are your eyes?" he shouted, as the point of the bayonet grazed his brown gaiter; and then, in spite of the terrible danger overhanging them all, Dennis laughed oddly as his sworn admirer recovered his weapon, and the star-shell went out.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Where are your eyes?" he shouted, as the point of the bayonet grazed his brown gaiter; and then, in spite of the terrible danger overhanging them all, Dennis laughed oddly as his sworn admirer recovered his weapon, and the star-shell went out.
in or at the place that
From this reading Where are your eyes?" he shouted, as the point of the bayonet grazed his brown gaiter; and then, in spite of the terrible danger overhanging them all, Dennis laughed oddly as his sworn admirer recovered his weapon, and the star-shell went out.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Von Dussel's Revenge It was not a moment in which to mince matters, and Dennis drew up his legs with a yell.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Von Dussel's Revenge It was not a moment in which to mince matters, and Dennis drew up his legs with a yell.
yellnounUS /jel/
a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
From this reading Von Dussel's Revenge It was not a moment in which to mince matters, and Dennis drew up his legs with a yell.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You don't mean to say it's you, Mr. Dashwood!" came up a tremulous voice very unlike Hawke's own.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Where are your eyes?" he shouted, as the point of the bayonet grazed his brown gaiter; and then, in spite of the terrible danger overhanging them all, Dennis laughed oddly as his sworn admirer recovered his weapon, and the star-shell went out.
