aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "Ahem, Miss Nellie, when we go back home, will you promise me to say nothing about this part of your lesson?"
declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading He believed that he could explain the matter to some of the folks, but the majority were so radical in their views that they would refuse to admit the distinction, and would take him to task for teaching improper language to his young pupil.
Ahemnoun
the utterance of a sound similar to clearing the throat; intended to get attention, express hesitancy, fill a pause, hide embarrassment, warn a friend, etc.
From this reading "Ahem, Miss Nellie, when we go back home, will you promise me to say nothing about this part of your lesson?"
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading PUPIL AND TEACHER Mr. Brush glanced nervously around, to learn whether any of his friends were within hearing, shuddering to think what the consequences might be.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading It caused him another shudder at the thought that the same penalty that Wade Ruggles had undergone might be visited upon him, though it is doubtful if the issue would have been similar.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading PUPIL AND TEACHER Mr. Brush glanced nervously around, to learn whether any of his friends were within hearing, shuddering to think what the consequences might be.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading PUPIL AND TEACHER Mr. Brush glanced nervously around, to learn whether any of his friends were within hearing, shuddering to think what the consequences might be.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It caused him another shudder at the thought that the same penalty that Wade Ruggles had undergone might be visited upon him, though it is doubtful if the issue would have been similar.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading "Ahem, Miss Nellie, when we go back home, will you promise me to say nothing about this part of your lesson?"
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading "You mean 'bout that bad word?"
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading PUPIL AND TEACHER Mr. Brush glanced nervously around, to learn whether any of his friends were within hearing, shuddering to think what the consequences might be.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It caused him another shudder at the thought that the same penalty that Wade Ruggles had undergone might be visited upon him, though it is doubtful if the issue would have been similar.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading He believed that he could explain the matter to some of the folks, but the majority were so radical in their views that they would refuse to admit the distinction, and would take him to task for teaching improper language to his young pupil.
boutnounUS /baʊt/
(sports) a division during which one team is on the offensive
From this reading "You mean 'bout that bad word?"
BrushverbUS /brʌʃ/
rub with a brush, or as if with a brush
From this reading PUPIL AND TEACHER Mr. Brush glanced nervously around, to learn whether any of his friends were within hearing, shuddering to think what the consequences might be.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He believed that he could explain the matter to some of the folks, but the majority were so radical in their views that they would refuse to admit the distinction, and would take him to task for teaching improper language to his young pupil.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading It caused him another shudder at the thought that the same penalty that Wade Ruggles had undergone might be visited upon him, though it is doubtful if the issue would have been similar.
consequencesnounUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwensəz/
plural of “consequence” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading PUPIL AND TEACHER Mr. Brush glanced nervously around, to learn whether any of his friends were within hearing, shuddering to think what the consequences might be.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He believed that he could explain the matter to some of the folks, but the majority were so radical in their views that they would refuse to admit the distinction, and would take him to task for teaching improper language to his young pupil.
distinctionnounUS /dɪˈstɪŋkʃən/
a discrimination between things as different and distinct on the basis of their characteristics or attributes
From this reading He believed that he could explain the matter to some of the folks, but the majority were so radical in their views that they would refuse to admit the distinction, and would take him to task for teaching improper language to his young pupil.
doubtfuladjectiveUS /ˈdaʊtfəl/
open to doubt or suspicion
From this reading It caused him another shudder at the thought that the same penalty that Wade Ruggles had undergone might be visited upon him, though it is doubtful if the issue would have been similar.
make plain and comprehensible
From this reading He believed that he could explain the matter to some of the folks, but the majority were so radical in their views that they would refuse to admit the distinction, and would take him to task for teaching improper language to his young pupil.
your parents
From this reading He believed that he could explain the matter to some of the folks, but the majority were so radical in their views that they would refuse to admit the distinction, and would take him to task for teaching improper language to his young pupil.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He believed that he could explain the matter to some of the folks, but the majority were so radical in their views that they would refuse to admit the distinction, and would take him to task for teaching improper language to his young pupil.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading PUPIL AND TEACHER Mr. Brush glanced nervously around, to learn whether any of his friends were within hearing, shuddering to think what the consequences might be.
past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading PUPIL AND TEACHER Mr. Brush glanced nervously around, to learn whether any of his friends were within hearing, shuddering to think what the consequences might be.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "Ahem, Miss Nellie, when we go back home, will you promise me to say nothing about this part of your lesson?"
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It caused him another shudder at the thought that the same penalty that Wade Ruggles had undergone might be visited upon him, though it is doubtful if the issue would have been similar.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It caused him another shudder at the thought that the same penalty that Wade Ruggles had undergone might be visited upon him, though it is doubtful if the issue would have been similar.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He believed that he could explain the matter to some of the folks, but the majority were so radical in their views that they would refuse to admit the distinction, and would take him to task for teaching improper language to his young pupil.
(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence
From this reading PUPIL AND TEACHER Mr. Brush glanced nervously around, to learn whether any of his friends were within hearing, shuddering to think what the consequences might be.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He believed that he could explain the matter to some of the folks, but the majority were so radical in their views that they would refuse to admit the distinction, and would take him to task for teaching improper language to his young pupil.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading PUPIL AND TEACHER Mr. Brush glanced nervously around, to learn whether any of his friends were within hearing, shuddering to think what the consequences might be.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading "Ahem, Miss Nellie, when we go back home, will you promise me to say nothing about this part of your lesson?"
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading It caused him another shudder at the thought that the same penalty that Wade Ruggles had undergone might be visited upon him, though it is doubtful if the issue would have been similar.
improperadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈprɑːpər/
not suitable or right or appropriate
From this reading He believed that he could explain the matter to some of the folks, but the majority were so radical in their views that they would refuse to admit the distinction, and would take him to task for teaching improper language to his young pupil.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He believed that he could explain the matter to some of the folks, but the majority were so radical in their views that they would refuse to admit the distinction, and would take him to task for teaching improper language to his young pupil.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It caused him another shudder at the thought that the same penalty that Wade Ruggles had undergone might be visited upon him, though it is doubtful if the issue would have been similar.
issueverbUS /ˈɪʃuː/
prepare and issue for public distribution or sale
From this reading It caused him another shudder at the thought that the same penalty that Wade Ruggles had undergone might be visited upon him, though it is doubtful if the issue would have been similar.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It caused him another shudder at the thought that the same penalty that Wade Ruggles had undergone might be visited upon him, though it is doubtful if the issue would have been similar.
a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols
From this reading He believed that he could explain the matter to some of the folks, but the majority were so radical in their views that they would refuse to admit the distinction, and would take him to task for teaching improper language to his young pupil.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading PUPIL AND TEACHER Mr. Brush glanced nervously around, to learn whether any of his friends were within hearing, shuddering to think what the consequences might be.
a unit of instruction
From this reading "Ahem, Miss Nellie, when we go back home, will you promise me to say nothing about this part of your lesson?"
majoritynounUS /məˈdʒɔːrəti/
the property resulting from being or relating to the greater in number of two parts; the main part
From this reading He believed that he could explain the matter to some of the folks, but the majority were so radical in their views that they would refuse to admit the distinction, and would take him to task for teaching improper language to his young pupil.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading He believed that he could explain the matter to some of the folks, but the majority were so radical in their views that they would refuse to admit the distinction, and would take him to task for teaching improper language to his young pupil.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Ahem, Miss Nellie, when we go back home, will you promise me to say nothing about this part of your lesson?"
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading "You mean 'bout that bad word?"
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading PUPIL AND TEACHER Mr. Brush glanced nervously around, to learn whether any of his friends were within hearing, shuddering to think what the consequences might be.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading "Ahem, Miss Nellie, when we go back home, will you promise me to say nothing about this part of your lesson?"
a form of address for a man
From this reading PUPIL AND TEACHER Mr. Brush glanced nervously around, to learn whether any of his friends were within hearing, shuddering to think what the consequences might be.
Nellie
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From this reading "Ahem, Miss Nellie, when we go back home, will you promise me to say nothing about this part of your lesson?"
nervouslyadverbUS /ˈnɜːrvəsli/
in an anxiously nervous manner
From this reading PUPIL AND TEACHER Mr. Brush glanced nervously around, to learn whether any of his friends were within hearing, shuddering to think what the consequences might be.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading "Ahem, Miss Nellie, when we go back home, will you promise me to say nothing about this part of your lesson?"
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading PUPIL AND TEACHER Mr. Brush glanced nervously around, to learn whether any of his friends were within hearing, shuddering to think what the consequences might be.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading "Ahem, Miss Nellie, when we go back home, will you promise me to say nothing about this part of your lesson?"
penaltynounUS /ˈpenəlti/
the act of punishing
From this reading It caused him another shudder at the thought that the same penalty that Wade Ruggles had undergone might be visited upon him, though it is doubtful if the issue would have been similar.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading "Ahem, Miss Nellie, when we go back home, will you promise me to say nothing about this part of your lesson?"
PUPILnounUS /ˈpjuːpəl/
a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading PUPIL AND TEACHER Mr. Brush glanced nervously around, to learn whether any of his friends were within hearing, shuddering to think what the consequences might be.
radicalnounUS /ˈrædəkəl/
(chemistry) two or more atoms bound together as a single unit and forming part of a molecule
From this reading He believed that he could explain the matter to some of the folks, but the majority were so radical in their views that they would refuse to admit the distinction, and would take him to task for teaching improper language to his young pupil.
show unwillingness towards
From this reading He believed that he could explain the matter to some of the folks, but the majority were so radical in their views that they would refuse to admit the distinction, and would take him to task for teaching improper language to his young pupil.
Ruggles
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From this reading It caused him another shudder at the thought that the same penalty that Wade Ruggles had undergone might be visited upon him, though it is doubtful if the issue would have been similar.
Identical; not different.
From this reading It caused him another shudder at the thought that the same penalty that Wade Ruggles had undergone might be visited upon him, though it is doubtful if the issue would have been similar.
express in words
From this reading "Ahem, Miss Nellie, when we go back home, will you promise me to say nothing about this part of your lesson?"
shudderverbUS /ˈʃʌdər/
shake, as from cold
From this reading It caused him another shudder at the thought that the same penalty that Wade Ruggles had undergone might be visited upon him, though it is doubtful if the issue would have been similar.
shudderingadjectiveUS /ˈʃʌdərɪŋ/
shaking convulsively or violently
From this reading PUPIL AND TEACHER Mr. Brush glanced nervously around, to learn whether any of his friends were within hearing, shuddering to think what the consequences might be.
marked by correspondence or resemblance
From this reading It caused him another shudder at the thought that the same penalty that Wade Ruggles had undergone might be visited upon him, though it is doubtful if the issue would have been similar.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He believed that he could explain the matter to some of the folks, but the majority were so radical in their views that they would refuse to admit the distinction, and would take him to task for teaching improper language to his young pupil.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading He believed that he could explain the matter to some of the folks, but the majority were so radical in their views that they would refuse to admit the distinction, and would take him to task for teaching improper language to his young pupil.
carry out
From this reading He believed that he could explain the matter to some of the folks, but the majority were so radical in their views that they would refuse to admit the distinction, and would take him to task for teaching improper language to his young pupil.
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading He believed that he could explain the matter to some of the folks, but the majority were so radical in their views that they would refuse to admit the distinction, and would take him to task for teaching improper language to his young pupil.
a person whose occupation is teaching
From this reading PUPIL AND TEACHER Mr. Brush glanced nervously around, to learn whether any of his friends were within hearing, shuddering to think what the consequences might be.
teachingnounUS /ˈtiːtʃɪŋ/
the profession of a teacher
From this reading He believed that he could explain the matter to some of the folks, but the majority were so radical in their views that they would refuse to admit the distinction, and would take him to task for teaching improper language to his young pupil.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He believed that he could explain the matter to some of the folks, but the majority were so radical in their views that they would refuse to admit the distinction, and would take him to task for teaching improper language to his young pupil.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading PUPIL AND TEACHER Mr. Brush glanced nervously around, to learn whether any of his friends were within hearing, shuddering to think what the consequences might be.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading He believed that he could explain the matter to some of the folks, but the majority were so radical in their views that they would refuse to admit the distinction, and would take him to task for teaching improper language to his young pupil.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He believed that he could explain the matter to some of the folks, but the majority were so radical in their views that they would refuse to admit the distinction, and would take him to task for teaching improper language to his young pupil.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading PUPIL AND TEACHER Mr. Brush glanced nervously around, to learn whether any of his friends were within hearing, shuddering to think what the consequences might be.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Ahem, Miss Nellie, when we go back home, will you promise me to say nothing about this part of your lesson?"
in spite of the fact that
From this reading It caused him another shudder at the thought that the same penalty that Wade Ruggles had undergone might be visited upon him, though it is doubtful if the issue would have been similar.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading It caused him another shudder at the thought that the same penalty that Wade Ruggles had undergone might be visited upon him, though it is doubtful if the issue would have been similar.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading PUPIL AND TEACHER Mr. Brush glanced nervously around, to learn whether any of his friends were within hearing, shuddering to think what the consequences might be.
undergoneverbUS /ˌʌndərˈɡɔːn/
inflected form of “undergo” — pass through
From this reading It caused him another shudder at the thought that the same penalty that Wade Ruggles had undergone might be visited upon him, though it is doubtful if the issue would have been similar.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading It caused him another shudder at the thought that the same penalty that Wade Ruggles had undergone might be visited upon him, though it is doubtful if the issue would have been similar.
plural of “view” — a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading He believed that he could explain the matter to some of the folks, but the majority were so radical in their views that they would refuse to admit the distinction, and would take him to task for teaching improper language to his young pupil.
past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading It caused him another shudder at the thought that the same penalty that Wade Ruggles had undergone might be visited upon him, though it is doubtful if the issue would have been similar.
WadeverbUS /weɪd/
walk (through relatively shallow water)
From this reading It caused him another shudder at the thought that the same penalty that Wade Ruggles had undergone might be visited upon him, though it is doubtful if the issue would have been similar.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Ahem, Miss Nellie, when we go back home, will you promise me to say nothing about this part of your lesson?"
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading PUPIL AND TEACHER Mr. Brush glanced nervously around, to learn whether any of his friends were within hearing, shuddering to think what the consequences might be.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading PUPIL AND TEACHER Mr. Brush glanced nervously around, to learn whether any of his friends were within hearing, shuddering to think what the consequences might be.
at the time that
From this reading "Ahem, Miss Nellie, when we go back home, will you promise me to say nothing about this part of your lesson?"
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading PUPIL AND TEACHER Mr. Brush glanced nervously around, to learn whether any of his friends were within hearing, shuddering to think what the consequences might be.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "Ahem, Miss Nellie, when we go back home, will you promise me to say nothing about this part of your lesson?"
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading PUPIL AND TEACHER Mr. Brush glanced nervously around, to learn whether any of his friends were within hearing, shuddering to think what the consequences might be.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading "You mean 'bout that bad word?"
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He believed that he could explain the matter to some of the folks, but the majority were so radical in their views that they would refuse to admit the distinction, and would take him to task for teaching improper language to his young pupil.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Ahem, Miss Nellie, when we go back home, will you promise me to say nothing about this part of your lesson?"
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading He believed that he could explain the matter to some of the folks, but the majority were so radical in their views that they would refuse to admit the distinction, and would take him to task for teaching improper language to his young pupil.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Ahem, Miss Nellie, when we go back home, will you promise me to say nothing about this part of your lesson?"
