used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Bully!" cried Steve, looking almost as happy as he did on that never-to-be-forgotten day when they found their first lovely pearl in a mussel taken from the Big Sunflower River.
(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 All of them were soon eagerly examining the marks so plainly described in the light snow.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading "Bully!" cried Steve, looking almost as happy as he did on that never-to-be-forgotten day when they found their first lovely pearl in a mussel taken from the Big Sunflower River.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Bully!" cried Steve, looking almost as happy as he did on that never-to-be-forgotten day when they found their first lovely pearl in a mussel taken from the Big Sunflower River.
b-b-bear
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From this reading "A b-b-bear!" exclaimed Toby.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "Bully!" cried Steve, looking almost as happy as he did on that never-to-be-forgotten day when they found their first lovely pearl in a mussel taken from the Big Sunflower River.
BullynounUS /ˈbʊli/
a cruel and brutal fellow
From this reading "Bully!" cried Steve, looking almost as happy as he did on that never-to-be-forgotten day when they found their first lovely pearl in a mussel taken from the Big Sunflower River.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "Bully!" cried Steve, looking almost as happy as he did on that never-to-be-forgotten day when they found their first lovely pearl in a mussel taken from the Big Sunflower River.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading "Bully!" cried Steve, looking almost as happy as he did on that never-to-be-forgotten day when they found their first lovely pearl in a mussel taken from the Big Sunflower River.
represented in words especially with sharpness and detail
From this reading All of them were soon eagerly examining the marks so plainly described in the light snow.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "Bully!" cried Steve, looking almost as happy as he did on that never-to-be-forgotten day when they found their first lovely pearl in a mussel taken from the Big Sunflower River.
with eagerness; in an eager manner
From this reading All of them were soon eagerly examining the marks so plainly described in the light snow.
examiningverbUS /ɪɡˈzæmɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “examine” — consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
From this reading All of them were soon eagerly examining the marks so plainly described in the light snow.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "A b-b-bear!" exclaimed Toby.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading "Bully!" cried Steve, looking almost as happy as he did on that never-to-be-forgotten day when they found their first lovely pearl in a mussel taken from the Big Sunflower River.
set up or found
From this reading "Bully!" cried Steve, looking almost as happy as he did on that never-to-be-forgotten day when they found their first lovely pearl in a mussel taken from the Big Sunflower River.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "Bully!" cried Steve, looking almost as happy as he did on that never-to-be-forgotten day when they found their first lovely pearl in a mussel taken from the Big Sunflower River.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading "Bully!" cried Steve, looking almost as happy as he did on that never-to-be-forgotten day when they found their first lovely pearl in a mussel taken from the Big Sunflower River.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Bully!" cried Steve, looking almost as happy as he did on that never-to-be-forgotten day when they found their first lovely pearl in a mussel taken from the Big Sunflower River.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Bully!" cried Steve, looking almost as happy as he did on that never-to-be-forgotten day when they found their first lovely pearl in a mussel taken from the Big Sunflower River.
L-l-let
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From this reading "L-l-let me s-s-see."
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading All of them were soon eagerly examining the marks so plainly described in the light snow.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading "Bully!" cried Steve, looking almost as happy as he did on that never-to-be-forgotten day when they found their first lovely pearl in a mussel taken from the Big Sunflower River.
appealing to the emotions as well as the eye
From this reading "Bully!" cried Steve, looking almost as happy as he did on that never-to-be-forgotten day when they found their first lovely pearl in a mussel taken from the Big Sunflower River.
English businessman who created a retail chain (1888-1964)
From this reading All of them were soon eagerly examining the marks so plainly described in the light snow.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "L-l-let me s-s-see."
musselnounUS /ˈmʌsəl/
black marine bivalves usually steamed in wine
From this reading "Bully!" cried Steve, looking almost as happy as he did on that never-to-be-forgotten day when they found their first lovely pearl in a mussel taken from the Big Sunflower River.
never-to-be-forgotten
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From this reading "Bully!" cried Steve, looking almost as happy as he did on that never-to-be-forgotten day when they found their first lovely pearl in a mussel taken from the Big Sunflower River.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE SECRETS OF TRAPPING.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Bully!" cried Steve, looking almost as happy as he did on that never-to-be-forgotten day when they found their first lovely pearl in a mussel taken from the Big Sunflower River.
pearlnounUS /pɜːrl/
a smooth lustrous round structure inside the shell of a clam or oyster; much valued as a jewel
From this reading "Bully!" cried Steve, looking almost as happy as he did on that never-to-be-forgotten day when they found their first lovely pearl in a mussel taken from the Big Sunflower River.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading All of them were soon eagerly examining the marks so plainly described in the light snow.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading "Bully!" cried Steve, looking almost as happy as he did on that never-to-be-forgotten day when they found their first lovely pearl in a mussel taken from the Big Sunflower River.
s-s-see
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From this reading "L-l-let me s-s-see."
SECRETSnounUS /ˈsiːkrəts/
plural of “secret” — something that should remain hidden from others (especially information that is not to be passed on)
From this reading THE SECRETS OF TRAPPING.
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading All of them were soon eagerly examining the marks so plainly described in the light snow.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading All of them were soon eagerly examining the marks so plainly described in the light snow.
in the near future
From this reading All of them were soon eagerly examining the marks so plainly described in the light snow.
Steve
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From this reading "Bully!" cried Steve, looking almost as happy as he did on that never-to-be-forgotten day when they found their first lovely pearl in a mussel taken from the Big Sunflower River.
SunflowernounUS /ˈsʌnflaʊər/
any plant of the genus Helianthus having large flower heads with dark disk florets and showy yellow rays
From this reading "Bully!" cried Steve, looking almost as happy as he did on that never-to-be-forgotten day when they found their first lovely pearl in a mussel taken from the Big Sunflower River.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading "Bully!" cried Steve, looking almost as happy as he did on that never-to-be-forgotten day when they found their first lovely pearl in a mussel taken from the Big Sunflower River.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Bully!" cried Steve, looking almost as happy as he did on that never-to-be-forgotten day when they found their first lovely pearl in a mussel taken from the Big Sunflower River.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SECRETS OF TRAPPING.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading "Bully!" cried Steve, looking almost as happy as he did on that never-to-be-forgotten day when they found their first lovely pearl in a mussel taken from the Big Sunflower River.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading All of them were soon eagerly examining the marks so plainly described in the light snow.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Bully!" cried Steve, looking almost as happy as he did on that never-to-be-forgotten day when they found their first lovely pearl in a mussel taken from the Big Sunflower River.
TobynounUS /ˈtoʊbi/
a drinking mug in the shape of a stout man wearing a three-cornered hat
From this reading "A b-b-bear!" exclaimed Toby.
TRAPPINGnounUS /ˈtræpɪŋ/
stable gear consisting of a decorated covering for a horse, especially (formerly) for a warhorse
From this reading THE SECRETS OF TRAPPING.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading All of them were soon eagerly examining the marks so plainly described in the light snow.
at the time that
From this reading "Bully!" cried Steve, looking almost as happy as he did on that never-to-be-forgotten day when they found their first lovely pearl in a mussel taken from the Big Sunflower River.
