used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was evident, by the self-satisfied look upon the restaurant-keeper's face, that the hot-tempered man supposed that he had done a very smart thing in thus disposing of Matt's wares by throwing the bundle into the muddy gutter of the street.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Now pick up your goods and skip out!" he cried, as he turned to the boy.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "And the next time you be careful how you disturb folks when they are trying to take it a little easy!"
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Now pick up your goods and skip out!" he cried, as he turned to the boy.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "And the next time you be careful how you disturb folks when they are trying to take it a little easy!"
a youthful male person
From this reading "Now pick up your goods and skip out!" he cried, as he turned to the boy.
bundlenounUS /ˈbʌndəl/
a collection of things wrapped or boxed together
From this reading It was evident, by the self-satisfied look upon the restaurant-keeper's face, that the hot-tempered man supposed that he had done a very smart thing in thus disposing of Matt's wares by throwing the bundle into the muddy gutter of the street.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was evident, by the self-satisfied look upon the restaurant-keeper's face, that the hot-tempered man supposed that he had done a very smart thing in thus disposing of Matt's wares by throwing the bundle into the muddy gutter of the street.
exercising caution or showing care or attention
From this reading "And the next time you be careful how you disturb folks when they are trying to take it a little easy!"
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "Now pick up your goods and skip out!" he cried, as he turned to the boy.
disposingverbUS /dɪˈspoʊzɪŋ/
-ing form of “dispose” — give, sell, or transfer to another
From this reading It was evident, by the self-satisfied look upon the restaurant-keeper's face, that the hot-tempered man supposed that he had done a very smart thing in thus disposing of Matt's wares by throwing the bundle into the muddy gutter of the street.
disturbverbUS /dɪˈstɜːrb/
move deeply
From this reading "And the next time you be careful how you disturb folks when they are trying to take it a little easy!"
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading It was evident, by the self-satisfied look upon the restaurant-keeper's face, that the hot-tempered man supposed that he had done a very smart thing in thus disposing of Matt's wares by throwing the bundle into the muddy gutter of the street.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading "And the next time you be careful how you disturb folks when they are trying to take it a little easy!"
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading It was evident, by the self-satisfied look upon the restaurant-keeper's face, that the hot-tempered man supposed that he had done a very smart thing in thus disposing of Matt's wares by throwing the bundle into the muddy gutter of the street.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading It was evident, by the self-satisfied look upon the restaurant-keeper's face, that the hot-tempered man supposed that he had done a very smart thing in thus disposing of Matt's wares by throwing the bundle into the muddy gutter of the street.
your parents
From this reading "And the next time you be careful how you disturb folks when they are trying to take it a little easy!"
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading MATT STANDS UP FOR HIMSELF.
plural of “good” — benefit
From this reading "Now pick up your goods and skip out!" he cried, as he turned to the boy.
gutternounUS /ˈɡʌtər/
a channel along the eaves or on the roof; collects and carries away rainwater
From this reading It was evident, by the self-satisfied look upon the restaurant-keeper's face, that the hot-tempered man supposed that he had done a very smart thing in thus disposing of Matt's wares by throwing the bundle into the muddy gutter of the street.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was evident, by the self-satisfied look upon the restaurant-keeper's face, that the hot-tempered man supposed that he had done a very smart thing in thus disposing of Matt's wares by throwing the bundle into the muddy gutter of the street.
only a very short time before
From this reading For the instant Matt was stupefied, and stood still, hardly moving a muscle.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was evident, by the self-satisfied look upon the restaurant-keeper's face, that the hot-tempered man supposed that he had done a very smart thing in thus disposing of Matt's wares by throwing the bundle into the muddy gutter of the street.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading MATT STANDS UP FOR HIMSELF.
hot-temperedadjective
quickly aroused to anger
From this reading It was evident, by the self-satisfied look upon the restaurant-keeper's face, that the hot-tempered man supposed that he had done a very smart thing in thus disposing of Matt's wares by throwing the bundle into the muddy gutter of the street.
how
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "And the next time you be careful how you disturb folks when they are trying to take it a little easy!"
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was evident, by the self-satisfied look upon the restaurant-keeper's face, that the hot-tempered man supposed that he had done a very smart thing in thus disposing of Matt's wares by throwing the bundle into the muddy gutter of the street.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading For the instant Matt was stupefied, and stood still, hardly moving a muscle.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading It was evident, by the self-satisfied look upon the restaurant-keeper's face, that the hot-tempered man supposed that he had done a very smart thing in thus disposing of Matt's wares by throwing the bundle into the muddy gutter of the street.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was evident, by the self-satisfied look upon the restaurant-keeper's face, that the hot-tempered man supposed that he had done a very smart thing in thus disposing of Matt's wares by throwing the bundle into the muddy gutter of the street.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "And the next time you be careful how you disturb folks when they are trying to take it a little easy!"
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading It was evident, by the self-satisfied look upon the restaurant-keeper's face, that the hot-tempered man supposed that he had done a very smart thing in thus disposing of Matt's wares by throwing the bundle into the muddy gutter of the street.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading It was evident, by the self-satisfied look upon the restaurant-keeper's face, that the hot-tempered man supposed that he had done a very smart thing in thus disposing of Matt's wares by throwing the bundle into the muddy gutter of the street.
MATTnounUS /mæt/
the property of having little or no contrast; lacking highlights or gloss
From this reading MATT STANDS UP FOR HIMSELF.
Matt'snounUS /mætz/
possessive form of “matt” — the property of having little or no contrast; lacking highlights or gloss
From this reading It was evident, by the self-satisfied look upon the restaurant-keeper's face, that the hot-tempered man supposed that he had done a very smart thing in thus disposing of Matt's wares by throwing the bundle into the muddy gutter of the street.
in motion
From this reading For the instant Matt was stupefied, and stood still, hardly moving a muscle.
muddyadjectiveUS /ˈmʌdi/
(of soil) soft and watery
From this reading It was evident, by the self-satisfied look upon the restaurant-keeper's face, that the hot-tempered man supposed that he had done a very smart thing in thus disposing of Matt's wares by throwing the bundle into the muddy gutter of the street.
musclenounUS /ˈmʌsəl/
one of the contractile organs of the body
From this reading For the instant Matt was stupefied, and stood still, hardly moving a muscle.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading "And the next time you be careful how you disturb folks when they are trying to take it a little easy!"
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "Now pick up your goods and skip out!" he cried, as he turned to the boy.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was evident, by the self-satisfied look upon the restaurant-keeper's face, that the hot-tempered man supposed that he had done a very smart thing in thus disposing of Matt's wares by throwing the bundle into the muddy gutter of the street.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "Now pick up your goods and skip out!" he cried, as he turned to the boy.
select carefully from a group
From this reading "Now pick up your goods and skip out!" he cried, as he turned to the boy.
restaurant-keeper's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was evident, by the self-satisfied look upon the restaurant-keeper's face, that the hot-tempered man supposed that he had done a very smart thing in thus disposing of Matt's wares by throwing the bundle into the muddy gutter of the street.
self-satisfiedadjective
marked by excessive complacency or self-satisfaction
From this reading It was evident, by the self-satisfied look upon the restaurant-keeper's face, that the hot-tempered man supposed that he had done a very smart thing in thus disposing of Matt's wares by throwing the bundle into the muddy gutter of the street.
skipverbUS /skɪp/
bypass
From this reading "Now pick up your goods and skip out!" he cried, as he turned to the boy.
smartadjectiveUS /smɑːrt/
showing mental alertness and calculation and resourcefulness
From this reading It was evident, by the self-satisfied look upon the restaurant-keeper's face, that the hot-tempered man supposed that he had done a very smart thing in thus disposing of Matt's wares by throwing the bundle into the muddy gutter of the street.
plural of “stand” — a support or foundation
From this reading MATT STANDS UP FOR HIMSELF.
not in physical motion
From this reading For the instant Matt was stupefied, and stood still, hardly moving a muscle.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading For the instant Matt was stupefied, and stood still, hardly moving a muscle.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading It was evident, by the self-satisfied look upon the restaurant-keeper's face, that the hot-tempered man supposed that he had done a very smart thing in thus disposing of Matt's wares by throwing the bundle into the muddy gutter of the street.
stupefiedadjective
as if struck dumb with astonishment and surprise
From this reading For the instant Matt was stupefied, and stood still, hardly moving a muscle.
required or under orders
From this reading It was evident, by the self-satisfied look upon the restaurant-keeper's face, that the hot-tempered man supposed that he had done a very smart thing in thus disposing of Matt's wares by throwing the bundle into the muddy gutter of the street.
carry out
From this reading "And the next time you be careful how you disturb folks when they are trying to take it a little easy!"
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was evident, by the self-satisfied look upon the restaurant-keeper's face, that the hot-tempered man supposed that he had done a very smart thing in thus disposing of Matt's wares by throwing the bundle into the muddy gutter of the street.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was evident, by the self-satisfied look upon the restaurant-keeper's face, that the hot-tempered man supposed that he had done a very smart thing in thus disposing of Matt's wares by throwing the bundle into the muddy gutter of the street.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "And the next time you be careful how you disturb folks when they are trying to take it a little easy!"
a special situation
From this reading It was evident, by the self-satisfied look upon the restaurant-keeper's face, that the hot-tempered man supposed that he had done a very smart thing in thus disposing of Matt's wares by throwing the bundle into the muddy gutter of the street.
-ing form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading It was evident, by the self-satisfied look upon the restaurant-keeper's face, that the hot-tempered man supposed that he had done a very smart thing in thus disposing of Matt's wares by throwing the bundle into the muddy gutter of the street.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading It was evident, by the self-satisfied look upon the restaurant-keeper's face, that the hot-tempered man supposed that he had done a very smart thing in thus disposing of Matt's wares by throwing the bundle into the muddy gutter of the street.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "And the next time you be careful how you disturb folks when they are trying to take it a little easy!"
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Now pick up your goods and skip out!" he cried, as he turned to the boy.
hard to endure
From this reading "And the next time you be careful how you disturb folks when they are trying to take it a little easy!"
moved around an axis or center
From this reading "Now pick up your goods and skip out!" he cried, as he turned to the boy.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading MATT STANDS UP FOR HIMSELF.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading It was evident, by the self-satisfied look upon the restaurant-keeper's face, that the hot-tempered man supposed that he had done a very smart thing in thus disposing of Matt's wares by throwing the bundle into the muddy gutter of the street.
precisely as stated
From this reading It was evident, by the self-satisfied look upon the restaurant-keeper's face, that the hot-tempered man supposed that he had done a very smart thing in thus disposing of Matt's wares by throwing the bundle into the muddy gutter of the street.
waresnounUS /werz/
plural of “ware” — articles of the same kind or material; usually used in combination: “silverware”, “software”
From this reading It was evident, by the self-satisfied look upon the restaurant-keeper's face, that the hot-tempered man supposed that he had done a very smart thing in thus disposing of Matt's wares by throwing the bundle into the muddy gutter of the street.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was evident, by the self-satisfied look upon the restaurant-keeper's face, that the hot-tempered man supposed that he had done a very smart thing in thus disposing of Matt's wares by throwing the bundle into the muddy gutter of the street.
at the time that
From this reading "And the next time you be careful how you disturb folks when they are trying to take it a little easy!"
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "And the next time you be careful how you disturb folks when they are trying to take it a little easy!"
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Now pick up your goods and skip out!" he cried, as he turned to the boy.
