used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Steve darted this way and that, fairly wild to do something; and Bandy-legs, too, showed himself anxious to help.
announcementnounUS /əˈnaʊnsmənt/
a formal public statement
From this reading Of course the greatest excitement followed this announcement on the part of the old trapper.
eagerly desirous
From this reading Steve darted this way and that, fairly wild to do something; and Bandy-legs, too, showed himself anxious to help.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But, as usual, it was cool Max, assisted by Owen, who managed to light the two lanterns.
assistedadjectiveUS /əˈsɪstɪd/
having help; often used as a combining form
From this reading But, as usual, it was cool Max, assisted by Owen, who managed to light the two lanterns.
Bandy-legs
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From this reading Steve darted this way and that, fairly wild to do something; and Bandy-legs, too, showed himself anxious to help.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But, as usual, it was cool Max, assisted by Owen, who managed to light the two lanterns.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading But, as usual, it was cool Max, assisted by Owen, who managed to light the two lanterns.
neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat
From this reading But, as usual, it was cool Max, assisted by Owen, who managed to light the two lanterns.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Of course the greatest excitement followed this announcement on the part of the old trapper.
dartedverbUS /ˈdɑːrtɪd/
past form of “dart” — move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart
From this reading Steve darted this way and that, fairly wild to do something; and Bandy-legs, too, showed himself anxious to help.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Steve darted this way and that, fairly wild to do something; and Bandy-legs, too, showed himself anxious to help.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading Of course the greatest excitement followed this announcement on the part of the old trapper.
to certain extent or degree
From this reading Steve darted this way and that, fairly wild to do something; and Bandy-legs, too, showed himself anxious to help.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Steve pounced on the first one that was ready, true to his word.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Of course the greatest excitement followed this announcement on the part of the old trapper.
highest in quality
From this reading Of course the greatest excitement followed this announcement on the part of the old trapper.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Steve darted this way and that, fairly wild to do something; and Bandy-legs, too, showed himself anxious to help.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Steve darted this way and that, fairly wild to do something; and Bandy-legs, too, showed himself anxious to help.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Steve pounced on the first one that was ready, true to his word.
HOW
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From this reading HOW POOR TOBY WAS "RESCUED."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But, as usual, it was cool Max, assisted by Owen, who managed to light the two lanterns.
lanternsnounUS /ˈlæntərnz/
plural of “lantern” — light in a transparent protective case
From this reading But, as usual, it was cool Max, assisted by Owen, who managed to light the two lanterns.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading But, as usual, it was cool Max, assisted by Owen, who managed to light the two lanterns.
past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading But, as usual, it was cool Max, assisted by Owen, who managed to light the two lanterns.
MaxnounUS /mæks/
street names for gamma hydroxybutyrate
From this reading But, as usual, it was cool Max, assisted by Owen, who managed to light the two lanterns.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Of course the greatest excitement followed this announcement on the part of the old trapper.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Of course the greatest excitement followed this announcement on the part of the old trapper.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Of course the greatest excitement followed this announcement on the part of the old trapper.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Steve pounced on the first one that was ready, true to his word.
OwennounUS /ˈoʊən/
Welsh industrialist and social reformer who founded cooperative communities (1771-1858)
From this reading But, as usual, it was cool Max, assisted by Owen, who managed to light the two lanterns.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Of course the greatest excitement followed this announcement on the part of the old trapper.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading HOW POOR TOBY WAS "RESCUED."
pouncedverbUS /paʊnst/
past form of “pounce” — move down on as if in an attack
From this reading Steve pounced on the first one that was ready, true to his word.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Steve pounced on the first one that was ready, true to his word.
RESCUEDadjectiveUS /ˈreskjuːd/
delivered from danger
From this reading HOW POOR TOBY WAS "RESCUED."
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Steve darted this way and that, fairly wild to do something; and Bandy-legs, too, showed himself anxious to help.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Steve darted this way and that, fairly wild to do something; and Bandy-legs, too, showed himself anxious to help.
Steve
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From this reading Steve darted this way and that, fairly wild to do something; and Bandy-legs, too, showed himself anxious to help.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Steve darted this way and that, fairly wild to do something; and Bandy-legs, too, showed himself anxious to help.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Of course the greatest excitement followed this announcement on the part of the old trapper.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Of course the greatest excitement followed this announcement on the part of the old trapper.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Steve darted this way and that, fairly wild to do something; and Bandy-legs, too, showed himself anxious to help.
TOBYnounUS /ˈtoʊbi/
a drinking mug in the shape of a stout man wearing a three-cornered hat
From this reading HOW POOR TOBY WAS "RESCUED."
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Steve darted this way and that, fairly wild to do something; and Bandy-legs, too, showed himself anxious to help.
trappernounUS /ˈtræpər/
someone who sets traps for animals (usually to obtain their furs)
From this reading Of course the greatest excitement followed this announcement on the part of the old trapper.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading Steve pounced on the first one that was ready, true to his word.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading But, as usual, it was cool Max, assisted by Owen, who managed to light the two lanterns.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading But, as usual, it was cool Max, assisted by Owen, who managed to light the two lanterns.
WASauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading HOW POOR TOBY WAS "RESCUED."
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Steve darted this way and that, fairly wild to do something; and Bandy-legs, too, showed himself anxious to help.
which person or people
From this reading But, as usual, it was cool Max, assisted by Owen, who managed to light the two lanterns.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading Steve darted this way and that, fairly wild to do something; and Bandy-legs, too, showed himself anxious to help.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading Steve pounced on the first one that was ready, true to his word.
