used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading MISSING MONEY For a moment Andy stood there, not knowing what to do or say.
having companions or an escort
From this reading On his part the young "swell" leered into Andy's face, then glanced sidelong at the youths who accompanied him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was so unexpected, and yet he knew he must meet Mortimer at Yale--meet and perhaps clash with the lad who was now a sophomore--the lad who had such good cause now to dislike Andy.
Andy
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From this reading MISSING MONEY For a moment Andy stood there, not knowing what to do or say.
Andy's
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From this reading On his part the young "swell" leered into Andy's face, then glanced sidelong at the youths who accompanied him.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Andy recognized them as the same who had been in the auto that night of the bonfire at Milton.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was so unexpected, and yet he knew he must meet Mortimer at Yale--meet and perhaps clash with the lad who was now a sophomore--the lad who had such good cause now to dislike Andy.
autonounUS /ˈɔːtoʊ/
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading Andy recognized them as the same who had been in the auto that night of the bonfire at Milton.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Andy recognized them as the same who had been in the auto that night of the bonfire at Milton.
BlairnounUS /bler/
British statesman who became prime minister in 1997 (born in 1953)
From this reading "That's he!" exclaimed Mortimer; then to Andy: "I didn't think I'd meet you quite so soon, Blair!
bonfirenounUS /ˈbɑːnfaɪər/
a large outdoor fire that is lighted as a signal or in celebration
From this reading Andy recognized them as the same who had been in the auto that night of the bonfire at Milton.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading It was so unexpected, and yet he knew he must meet Mortimer at Yale--meet and perhaps clash with the lad who was now a sophomore--the lad who had such good cause now to dislike Andy.
clashnounUS /klæʃ/
A violent confrontation or disagreement between opposing forces or factions.
From this reading It was so unexpected, and yet he knew he must meet Mortimer at Yale--meet and perhaps clash with the lad who was now a sophomore--the lad who had such good cause now to dislike Andy.
didn't
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From this reading "That's he!" exclaimed Mortimer; then to Andy: "I didn't think I'd meet you quite so soon, Blair!
dislikenounUS /dɪˈslaɪk/
an inclination to withhold approval from some person or group
From this reading It was so unexpected, and yet he knew he must meet Mortimer at Yale--meet and perhaps clash with the lad who was now a sophomore--the lad who had such good cause now to dislike Andy.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading MISSING MONEY For a moment Andy stood there, not knowing what to do or say.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "That's he!" exclaimed Mortimer; then to Andy: "I didn't think I'd meet you quite so soon, Blair!
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading On his part the young "swell" leered into Andy's face, then glanced sidelong at the youths who accompanied him.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading MISSING MONEY For a moment Andy stood there, not knowing what to do or say.
past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading On his part the young "swell" leered into Andy's face, then glanced sidelong at the youths who accompanied him.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading It was so unexpected, and yet he knew he must meet Mortimer at Yale--meet and perhaps clash with the lad who was now a sophomore--the lad who had such good cause now to dislike Andy.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was so unexpected, and yet he knew he must meet Mortimer at Yale--meet and perhaps clash with the lad who was now a sophomore--the lad who had such good cause now to dislike Andy.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was so unexpected, and yet he knew he must meet Mortimer at Yale--meet and perhaps clash with the lad who was now a sophomore--the lad who had such good cause now to dislike Andy.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading On his part the young "swell" leered into Andy's face, then glanced sidelong at the youths who accompanied him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading On his part the young "swell" leered into Andy's face, then glanced sidelong at the youths who accompanied him.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "That's he!" exclaimed Mortimer; then to Andy: "I didn't think I'd meet you quite so soon, Blair!
I'd
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From this reading "That's he!" exclaimed Mortimer; then to Andy: "I didn't think I'd meet you quite so soon, Blair!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Andy recognized them as the same who had been in the auto that night of the bonfire at Milton.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading On his part the young "swell" leered into Andy's face, then glanced sidelong at the youths who accompanied him.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was so unexpected, and yet he knew he must meet Mortimer at Yale--meet and perhaps clash with the lad who was now a sophomore--the lad who had such good cause now to dislike Andy.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading It was so unexpected, and yet he knew he must meet Mortimer at Yale--meet and perhaps clash with the lad who was now a sophomore--the lad who had such good cause now to dislike Andy.
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading MISSING MONEY For a moment Andy stood there, not knowing what to do or say.
a boy or man
From this reading It was so unexpected, and yet he knew he must meet Mortimer at Yale--meet and perhaps clash with the lad who was now a sophomore--the lad who had such good cause now to dislike Andy.
leered
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From this reading On his part the young "swell" leered into Andy's face, then glanced sidelong at the youths who accompanied him.
come together
From this reading It was so unexpected, and yet he knew he must meet Mortimer at Yale--meet and perhaps clash with the lad who was now a sophomore--the lad who had such good cause now to dislike Andy.
MiltonnounUS /ˈmɪltən/
English poet; remembered primarily as the author of an epic poem describing humanity's fall from grace (1608-1674)
From this reading Andy recognized them as the same who had been in the auto that night of the bonfire at Milton.
MISSINGadjectiveUS /ˈmɪsɪŋ/
not able to be found
From this reading MISSING MONEY For a moment Andy stood there, not knowing what to do or say.
a particular point in time
From this reading MISSING MONEY For a moment Andy stood there, not knowing what to do or say.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading MISSING MONEY For a moment Andy stood there, not knowing what to do or say.
MortimernounUS /ˈmɔːrtɪmər/
English nobleman who deposed Edward II and was executed by Edward III (1287-1330)
From this reading It was so unexpected, and yet he knew he must meet Mortimer at Yale--meet and perhaps clash with the lad who was now a sophomore--the lad who had such good cause now to dislike Andy.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading It was so unexpected, and yet he knew he must meet Mortimer at Yale--meet and perhaps clash with the lad who was now a sophomore--the lad who had such good cause now to dislike Andy.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Andy recognized them as the same who had been in the auto that night of the bonfire at Milton.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading MISSING MONEY For a moment Andy stood there, not knowing what to do or say.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading It was so unexpected, and yet he knew he must meet Mortimer at Yale--meet and perhaps clash with the lad who was now a sophomore--the lad who had such good cause now to dislike Andy.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Andy recognized them as the same who had been in the auto that night of the bonfire at Milton.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On his part the young "swell" leered into Andy's face, then glanced sidelong at the youths who accompanied him.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading MISSING MONEY For a moment Andy stood there, not knowing what to do or say.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading On his part the young "swell" leered into Andy's face, then glanced sidelong at the youths who accompanied him.
by chance
From this reading It was so unexpected, and yet he knew he must meet Mortimer at Yale--meet and perhaps clash with the lad who was now a sophomore--the lad who had such good cause now to dislike Andy.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading "That's he!" exclaimed Mortimer; then to Andy: "I didn't think I'd meet you quite so soon, Blair!
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading Andy recognized them as the same who had been in the auto that night of the bonfire at Milton.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Andy recognized them as the same who had been in the auto that night of the bonfire at Milton.
express in words
From this reading MISSING MONEY For a moment Andy stood there, not knowing what to do or say.
sidelongadjective
(used especially of glances) directed to one side with or as if with doubt or suspicion or envy
From this reading On his part the young "swell" leered into Andy's face, then glanced sidelong at the youths who accompanied him.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It was so unexpected, and yet he knew he must meet Mortimer at Yale--meet and perhaps clash with the lad who was now a sophomore--the lad who had such good cause now to dislike Andy.
in the near future
From this reading "That's he!" exclaimed Mortimer; then to Andy: "I didn't think I'd meet you quite so soon, Blair!
sophomorenounUS /ˈsɑːfmɔːr/
a second-year undergraduate
From this reading It was so unexpected, and yet he knew he must meet Mortimer at Yale--meet and perhaps clash with the lad who was now a sophomore--the lad who had such good cause now to dislike Andy.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading MISSING MONEY For a moment Andy stood there, not knowing what to do or say.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading It was so unexpected, and yet he knew he must meet Mortimer at Yale--meet and perhaps clash with the lad who was now a sophomore--the lad who had such good cause now to dislike Andy.
swellverbUS /swel/
increase in size, magnitude, number, or intensity
From this reading On his part the young "swell" leered into Andy's face, then glanced sidelong at the youths who accompanied him.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Andy recognized them as the same who had been in the auto that night of the bonfire at Milton.
That's
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From this reading "That's he!" exclaimed Mortimer; then to Andy: "I didn't think I'd meet you quite so soon, Blair!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was so unexpected, and yet he knew he must meet Mortimer at Yale--meet and perhaps clash with the lad who was now a sophomore--the lad who had such good cause now to dislike Andy.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Andy recognized them as the same who had been in the auto that night of the bonfire at Milton.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading On his part the young "swell" leered into Andy's face, then glanced sidelong at the youths who accompanied him.
in or at that place or location
From this reading MISSING MONEY For a moment Andy stood there, not knowing what to do or say.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "That's he!" exclaimed Mortimer; then to Andy: "I didn't think I'd meet you quite so soon, Blair!
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading MISSING MONEY For a moment Andy stood there, not knowing what to do or say.
not expected or anticipated
From this reading It was so unexpected, and yet he knew he must meet Mortimer at Yale--meet and perhaps clash with the lad who was now a sophomore--the lad who had such good cause now to dislike Andy.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was so unexpected, and yet he knew he must meet Mortimer at Yale--meet and perhaps clash with the lad who was now a sophomore--the lad who had such good cause now to dislike Andy.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading MISSING MONEY For a moment Andy stood there, not knowing what to do or say.
which person or people
From this reading It was so unexpected, and yet he knew he must meet Mortimer at Yale--meet and perhaps clash with the lad who was now a sophomore--the lad who had such good cause now to dislike Andy.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was so unexpected, and yet he knew he must meet Mortimer at Yale--meet and perhaps clash with the lad who was now a sophomore--the lad who had such good cause now to dislike Andy.
YalenounUS /jeɪl/
a university in Connecticut
From this reading It was so unexpected, and yet he knew he must meet Mortimer at Yale--meet and perhaps clash with the lad who was now a sophomore--the lad who had such good cause now to dislike Andy.
but in spite of that
From this reading It was so unexpected, and yet he knew he must meet Mortimer at Yale--meet and perhaps clash with the lad who was now a sophomore--the lad who had such good cause now to dislike Andy.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "That's he!" exclaimed Mortimer; then to Andy: "I didn't think I'd meet you quite so soon, Blair!
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading On his part the young "swell" leered into Andy's face, then glanced sidelong at the youths who accompanied him.
youthsnounUS /juːðz/
plural of “youth” — a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading On his part the young "swell" leered into Andy's face, then glanced sidelong at the youths who accompanied him.
