used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A Narrow Escape.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "Teddy," said Eileen one morning, about two or three days after the boy's unpleasant experience of being taken in charge, "I think it was rather mean of us to cut Dick as we did; he owned up, and he couldn't do more than that."
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading IT was Mr. Charlton's intention to act as peacemaker between Dick and the Bannister children, but, after all, his services were not required.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading IT was Mr. Charlton's intention to act as peacemaker between Dick and the Bannister children, but, after all, his services were not required.
(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 IT was Mr. Charlton's intention to act as peacemaker between Dick and the Bannister children, but, after all, his services were not required.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading IT was Mr. Charlton's intention to act as peacemaker between Dick and the Bannister children, but, after all, his services were not required.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading IT was Mr. Charlton's intention to act as peacemaker between Dick and the Bannister children, but, after all, his services were not required.
BannisternounUS /ˈbænəstər/
English runner who in 1954 became the first person to run a mile in less than four minutes (born in 1929)
From this reading IT was Mr. Charlton's intention to act as peacemaker between Dick and the Bannister children, but, after all, his services were not required.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading "Teddy," said Eileen one morning, about two or three days after the boy's unpleasant experience of being taken in charge, "I think it was rather mean of us to cut Dick as we did; he owned up, and he couldn't do more than that."
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading IT was Mr. Charlton's intention to act as peacemaker between Dick and the Bannister children, but, after all, his services were not required.
boy'snounUS /bɔɪz/
possessive form of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading "Teddy," said Eileen one morning, about two or three days after the boy's unpleasant experience of being taken in charge, "I think it was rather mean of us to cut Dick as we did; he owned up, and he couldn't do more than that."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading IT was Mr. Charlton's intention to act as peacemaker between Dick and the Bannister children, but, after all, his services were not required.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading "Teddy," said Eileen one morning, about two or three days after the boy's unpleasant experience of being taken in charge, "I think it was rather mean of us to cut Dick as we did; he owned up, and he couldn't do more than that."
Charlton's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading IT was Mr. Charlton's intention to act as peacemaker between Dick and the Bannister children, but, after all, his services were not required.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading IT was Mr. Charlton's intention to act as peacemaker between Dick and the Bannister children, but, after all, his services were not required.
couldn't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Teddy," said Eileen one morning, about two or three days after the boy's unpleasant experience of being taken in charge, "I think it was rather mean of us to cut Dick as we did; he owned up, and he couldn't do more than that."
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading "Teddy," said Eileen one morning, about two or three days after the boy's unpleasant experience of being taken in charge, "I think it was rather mean of us to cut Dick as we did; he owned up, and he couldn't do more than that."
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading "Teddy," said Eileen one morning, about two or three days after the boy's unpleasant experience of being taken in charge, "I think it was rather mean of us to cut Dick as we did; he owned up, and he couldn't do more than that."
someone who is a detective
From this reading IT was Mr. Charlton's intention to act as peacemaker between Dick and the Bannister children, but, after all, his services were not required.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "Teddy," said Eileen one morning, about two or three days after the boy's unpleasant experience of being taken in charge, "I think it was rather mean of us to cut Dick as we did; he owned up, and he couldn't do more than that."
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Teddy," said Eileen one morning, about two or three days after the boy's unpleasant experience of being taken in charge, "I think it was rather mean of us to cut Dick as we did; he owned up, and he couldn't do more than that."
Eileen
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Teddy," said Eileen one morning, about two or three days after the boy's unpleasant experience of being taken in charge, "I think it was rather mean of us to cut Dick as we did; he owned up, and he couldn't do more than that."
the act of escaping physically
From this reading A Narrow Escape.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading "Teddy," said Eileen one morning, about two or three days after the boy's unpleasant experience of being taken in charge, "I think it was rather mean of us to cut Dick as we did; he owned up, and he couldn't do more than that."
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading He was still feeling sore.
grumpilyadverb
in an ill-natured manner
From this reading "So he ought to own up," replied Teddy grumpily.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Teddy," said Eileen one morning, about two or three days after the boy's unpleasant experience of being taken in charge, "I think it was rather mean of us to cut Dick as we did; he owned up, and he couldn't do more than that."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading IT was Mr. Charlton's intention to act as peacemaker between Dick and the Bannister children, but, after all, his services were not required.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Teddy," said Eileen one morning, about two or three days after the boy's unpleasant experience of being taken in charge, "I think it was rather mean of us to cut Dick as we did; he owned up, and he couldn't do more than that."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Teddy," said Eileen one morning, about two or three days after the boy's unpleasant experience of being taken in charge, "I think it was rather mean of us to cut Dick as we did; he owned up, and he couldn't do more than that."
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading IT was Mr. Charlton's intention to act as peacemaker between Dick and the Bannister children, but, after all, his services were not required.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading IT was Mr. Charlton's intention to act as peacemaker between Dick and the Bannister children, but, after all, his services were not required.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading "Teddy," said Eileen one morning, about two or three days after the boy's unpleasant experience of being taken in charge, "I think it was rather mean of us to cut Dick as we did; he owned up, and he couldn't do more than that."
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "Teddy," said Eileen one morning, about two or three days after the boy's unpleasant experience of being taken in charge, "I think it was rather mean of us to cut Dick as we did; he owned up, and he couldn't do more than that."
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading "Teddy," said Eileen one morning, about two or three days after the boy's unpleasant experience of being taken in charge, "I think it was rather mean of us to cut Dick as we did; he owned up, and he couldn't do more than that."
a form of address for a man
From this reading IT was Mr. Charlton's intention to act as peacemaker between Dick and the Bannister children, but, after all, his services were not required.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading A Narrow Escape.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading IT was Mr. Charlton's intention to act as peacemaker between Dick and the Bannister children, but, after all, his services were not required.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Teddy," said Eileen one morning, about two or three days after the boy's unpleasant experience of being taken in charge, "I think it was rather mean of us to cut Dick as we did; he owned up, and he couldn't do more than that."
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "Teddy," said Eileen one morning, about two or three days after the boy's unpleasant experience of being taken in charge, "I think it was rather mean of us to cut Dick as we did; he owned up, and he couldn't do more than that."
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "Teddy," said Eileen one morning, about two or three days after the boy's unpleasant experience of being taken in charge, "I think it was rather mean of us to cut Dick as we did; he owned up, and he couldn't do more than that."
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading "So he ought to own up," replied Teddy grumpily.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading "So he ought to own up," replied Teddy grumpily.
ownedadjectiveUS /oʊnd/
having an owner; often used in combination
From this reading "Teddy," said Eileen one morning, about two or three days after the boy's unpleasant experience of being taken in charge, "I think it was rather mean of us to cut Dick as we did; he owned up, and he couldn't do more than that."
peacemakernounUS /ˈpiːsmeɪkər/
someone who tries to bring peace
From this reading IT was Mr. Charlton's intention to act as peacemaker between Dick and the Bannister children, but, after all, his services were not required.
on the contrary
From this reading "Teddy," said Eileen one morning, about two or three days after the boy's unpleasant experience of being taken in charge, "I think it was rather mean of us to cut Dick as we did; he owned up, and he couldn't do more than that."
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "So he ought to own up," replied Teddy grumpily.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading IT was Mr. Charlton's intention to act as peacemaker between Dick and the Bannister children, but, after all, his services were not required.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Teddy," said Eileen one morning, about two or three days after the boy's unpleasant experience of being taken in charge, "I think it was rather mean of us to cut Dick as we did; he owned up, and he couldn't do more than that."
performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others
From this reading IT was Mr. Charlton's intention to act as peacemaker between Dick and the Bannister children, but, after all, his services were not required.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "So he ought to own up," replied Teddy grumpily.
hurting
From this reading He was still feeling sore.
not in physical motion
From this reading He was still feeling sore.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading "Teddy," said Eileen one morning, about two or three days after the boy's unpleasant experience of being taken in charge, "I think it was rather mean of us to cut Dick as we did; he owned up, and he couldn't do more than that."
TeddynounUS /ˈtedi/
plaything consisting of a child's toy bear (usually plush and stuffed with soft materials)
From this reading "Teddy," said Eileen one morning, about two or three days after the boy's unpleasant experience of being taken in charge, "I think it was rather mean of us to cut Dick as we did; he owned up, and he couldn't do more than that."
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading "Teddy," said Eileen one morning, about two or three days after the boy's unpleasant experience of being taken in charge, "I think it was rather mean of us to cut Dick as we did; he owned up, and he couldn't do more than that."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Teddy," said Eileen one morning, about two or three days after the boy's unpleasant experience of being taken in charge, "I think it was rather mean of us to cut Dick as we did; he owned up, and he couldn't do more than that."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IT was Mr. Charlton's intention to act as peacemaker between Dick and the Bannister children, but, after all, his services were not required.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "Teddy," said Eileen one morning, about two or three days after the boy's unpleasant experience of being taken in charge, "I think it was rather mean of us to cut Dick as we did; he owned up, and he couldn't do more than that."
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading "Teddy," said Eileen one morning, about two or three days after the boy's unpleasant experience of being taken in charge, "I think it was rather mean of us to cut Dick as we did; he owned up, and he couldn't do more than that."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading IT was Mr. Charlton's intention to act as peacemaker between Dick and the Bannister children, but, after all, his services were not required.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading "Teddy," said Eileen one morning, about two or three days after the boy's unpleasant experience of being taken in charge, "I think it was rather mean of us to cut Dick as we did; he owned up, and he couldn't do more than that."
offensive or disagreeable; causing discomfort or unhappiness
From this reading "Teddy," said Eileen one morning, about two or three days after the boy's unpleasant experience of being taken in charge, "I think it was rather mean of us to cut Dick as we did; he owned up, and he couldn't do more than that."
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "Teddy," said Eileen one morning, about two or three days after the boy's unpleasant experience of being taken in charge, "I think it was rather mean of us to cut Dick as we did; he owned up, and he couldn't do more than that."
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Teddy," said Eileen one morning, about two or three days after the boy's unpleasant experience of being taken in charge, "I think it was rather mean of us to cut Dick as we did; he owned up, and he couldn't do more than that."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading IT was Mr. Charlton's intention to act as peacemaker between Dick and the Bannister children, but, after all, his services were not required.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Teddy," said Eileen one morning, about two or three days after the boy's unpleasant experience of being taken in charge, "I think it was rather mean of us to cut Dick as we did; he owned up, and he couldn't do more than that."
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading IT was Mr. Charlton's intention to act as peacemaker between Dick and the Bannister children, but, after all, his services were not required.
