used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE FATE OF A BULLY.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Now, however, he and his father saw a way of getting even with our hero, by the help of Mr. Starr, and the note which he had placed in the lawyer’s hands for collection.
Andy
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From this reading As we know, it had been his intention not to go back unless Dr. Euclid would dismiss Andy from the post of janitor.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As we know, it had been his intention not to go back unless Dr. Euclid would dismiss Andy from the post of janitor.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The next day, Herbert Ross reappeared at school.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading As we know, it had been his intention not to go back unless Dr. Euclid would dismiss Andy from the post of janitor.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading As we know, it had been his intention not to go back unless Dr. Euclid would dismiss Andy from the post of janitor.
BULLYnounUS /ˈbʊli/
a cruel and brutal fellow
From this reading THE FATE OF A BULLY.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Now, however, he and his father saw a way of getting even with our hero, by the help of Mr. Starr, and the note which he had placed in the lawyer’s hands for collection.
put or send forth
From this reading The prospect of distressing the family of his poor schoolmate was exceedingly pleasant to Herbert, who from time to time cast glances of triumph at Andy, which the latter well understood.
collectionnounUS /kəˈlekʃən/
several things grouped together or considered as a whole
From this reading Now, however, he and his father saw a way of getting even with our hero, by the help of Mr. Starr, and the note which he had placed in the lawyer’s hands for collection.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The next day, Herbert Ross reappeared at school.
dismissverbUS /dɪˈsmɪs/
bar from attention or consideration
From this reading As we know, it had been his intention not to go back unless Dr. Euclid would dismiss Andy from the post of janitor.
distressingadjectiveUS /dɪˈstresɪŋ/
causing distress or worry or anxiety
From this reading The prospect of distressing the family of his poor schoolmate was exceedingly pleasant to Herbert, who from time to time cast glances of triumph at Andy, which the latter well understood.
Dr
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As we know, it had been his intention not to go back unless Dr. Euclid would dismiss Andy from the post of janitor.
EuclidnounUS /ˈjuːklɪd/
Greek geometer (3rd century BC)
From this reading As we know, it had been his intention not to go back unless Dr. Euclid would dismiss Andy from the post of janitor.
divisible by two
From this reading Now, however, he and his father saw a way of getting even with our hero, by the help of Mr. Starr, and the note which he had placed in the lawyer’s hands for collection.
to an extreme degree
From this reading The prospect of distressing the family of his poor schoolmate was exceedingly pleasant to Herbert, who from time to time cast glances of triumph at Andy, which the latter well understood.
a social unit living together
From this reading The prospect of distressing the family of his poor schoolmate was exceedingly pleasant to Herbert, who from time to time cast glances of triumph at Andy, which the latter well understood.
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading THE FATE OF A BULLY.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Now, however, he and his father saw a way of getting even with our hero, by the help of Mr. Starr, and the note which he had placed in the lawyer’s hands for collection.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Now, however, he and his father saw a way of getting even with our hero, by the help of Mr. Starr, and the note which he had placed in the lawyer’s hands for collection.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading As we know, it had been his intention not to go back unless Dr. Euclid would dismiss Andy from the post of janitor.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading Now, however, he and his father saw a way of getting even with our hero, by the help of Mr. Starr, and the note which he had placed in the lawyer’s hands for collection.
glancesnounUS /ˈɡlænsɪz/
plural of “glance” — a quick look
From this reading The prospect of distressing the family of his poor schoolmate was exceedingly pleasant to Herbert, who from time to time cast glances of triumph at Andy, which the latter well understood.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading As we know, it had been his intention not to go back unless Dr. Euclid would dismiss Andy from the post of janitor.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading As we know, it had been his intention not to go back unless Dr. Euclid would dismiss Andy from the post of janitor.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Now, however, he and his father saw a way of getting even with our hero, by the help of Mr. Starr, and the note which he had placed in the lawyer’s hands for collection.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Now, however, he and his father saw a way of getting even with our hero, by the help of Mr. Starr, and the note which he had placed in the lawyer’s hands for collection.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Now, however, he and his father saw a way of getting even with our hero, by the help of Mr. Starr, and the note which he had placed in the lawyer’s hands for collection.
HerbertnounUS /ˈhɜːrbərt/
United States musician and composer and conductor noted for his comic operas (1859-1924)
From this reading The next day, Herbert Ross reappeared at school.
a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading Now, however, he and his father saw a way of getting even with our hero, by the help of Mr. Starr, and the note which he had placed in the lawyer’s hands for collection.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading As we know, it had been his intention not to go back unless Dr. Euclid would dismiss Andy from the post of janitor.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Now, however, he and his father saw a way of getting even with our hero, by the help of Mr. Starr, and the note which he had placed in the lawyer’s hands for collection.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Now, however, he and his father saw a way of getting even with our hero, by the help of Mr. Starr, and the note which he had placed in the lawyer’s hands for collection.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading As we know, it had been his intention not to go back unless Dr. Euclid would dismiss Andy from the post of janitor.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading As we know, it had been his intention not to go back unless Dr. Euclid would dismiss Andy from the post of janitor.
janitornounUS /ˈdʒænətər/
someone employed to clean and maintain a building
From this reading As we know, it had been his intention not to go back unless Dr. Euclid would dismiss Andy from the post of janitor.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading As we know, it had been his intention not to go back unless Dr. Euclid would dismiss Andy from the post of janitor.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading The prospect of distressing the family of his poor schoolmate was exceedingly pleasant to Herbert, who from time to time cast glances of triumph at Andy, which the latter well understood.
lawyer'snounUS /ˈlɔːjərz/
possessive form of “lawyer” — a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading Now, however, he and his father saw a way of getting even with our hero, by the help of Mr. Starr, and the note which he had placed in the lawyer’s hands for collection.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Now, however, he and his father saw a way of getting even with our hero, by the help of Mr. Starr, and the note which he had placed in the lawyer’s hands for collection.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The next day, Herbert Ross reappeared at school.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading As we know, it had been his intention not to go back unless Dr. Euclid would dismiss Andy from the post of janitor.
a brief written record
From this reading Now, however, he and his father saw a way of getting even with our hero, by the help of Mr. Starr, and the note which he had placed in the lawyer’s hands for collection.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now, however, he and his father saw a way of getting even with our hero, by the help of Mr. Starr, and the note which he had placed in the lawyer’s hands for collection.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE FATE OF A BULLY.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Now, however, he and his father saw a way of getting even with our hero, by the help of Mr. Starr, and the note which he had placed in the lawyer’s hands for collection.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading Now, however, he and his father saw a way of getting even with our hero, by the help of Mr. Starr, and the note which he had placed in the lawyer’s hands for collection.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading The prospect of distressing the family of his poor schoolmate was exceedingly pleasant to Herbert, who from time to time cast glances of triumph at Andy, which the latter well understood.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading The prospect of distressing the family of his poor schoolmate was exceedingly pleasant to Herbert, who from time to time cast glances of triumph at Andy, which the latter well understood.
affix in a public place or for public notice
From this reading As we know, it had been his intention not to go back unless Dr. Euclid would dismiss Andy from the post of janitor.
the possibility of future success
From this reading The prospect of distressing the family of his poor schoolmate was exceedingly pleasant to Herbert, who from time to time cast glances of triumph at Andy, which the latter well understood.
reappearedverbUS /ˌriːəˈpɪrd/
past form of “reappear” — appear again
From this reading The next day, Herbert Ross reappeared at school.
RossnounUS /rɑːs/
Scottish explorer who led Arctic expeditions that yielded geographic discoveries while searching for the Northwest Passage (1777-1856)
From this reading The next day, Herbert Ross reappeared at school.
cut with a saw
From this reading Now, however, he and his father saw a way of getting even with our hero, by the help of Mr. Starr, and the note which he had placed in the lawyer’s hands for collection.
an educational institution
From this reading The next day, Herbert Ross reappeared at school.
schoolmatenounUS /ˈskuːlmeɪt/
an acquaintance that you go to school with
From this reading The prospect of distressing the family of his poor schoolmate was exceedingly pleasant to Herbert, who from time to time cast glances of triumph at Andy, which the latter well understood.
StarrnounUS /stɑːr/
rock star and drummer for the Beatles (born in 1940)
From this reading Now, however, he and his father saw a way of getting even with our hero, by the help of Mr. Starr, and the note which he had placed in the lawyer’s hands for collection.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE FATE OF A BULLY.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The prospect of distressing the family of his poor schoolmate was exceedingly pleasant to Herbert, who from time to time cast glances of triumph at Andy, which the latter well understood.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As we know, it had been his intention not to go back unless Dr. Euclid would dismiss Andy from the post of janitor.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading The prospect of distressing the family of his poor schoolmate was exceedingly pleasant to Herbert, who from time to time cast glances of triumph at Andy, which the latter well understood.
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading The prospect of distressing the family of his poor schoolmate was exceedingly pleasant to Herbert, who from time to time cast glances of triumph at Andy, which the latter well understood.
except if; if not
From this reading As we know, it had been his intention not to go back unless Dr. Euclid would dismiss Andy from the post of janitor.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The prospect of distressing the family of his poor schoolmate was exceedingly pleasant to Herbert, who from time to time cast glances of triumph at Andy, which the latter well understood.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Now, however, he and his father saw a way of getting even with our hero, by the help of Mr. Starr, and the note which he had placed in the lawyer’s hands for collection.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading As we know, it had been his intention not to go back unless Dr. Euclid would dismiss Andy from the post of janitor.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading The prospect of distressing the family of his poor schoolmate was exceedingly pleasant to Herbert, who from time to time cast glances of triumph at Andy, which the latter well understood.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Now, however, he and his father saw a way of getting even with our hero, by the help of Mr. Starr, and the note which he had placed in the lawyer’s hands for collection.
which person or people
From this reading The prospect of distressing the family of his poor schoolmate was exceedingly pleasant to Herbert, who from time to time cast glances of triumph at Andy, which the latter well understood.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Now, however, he and his father saw a way of getting even with our hero, by the help of Mr. Starr, and the note which he had placed in the lawyer’s hands for collection.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading As we know, it had been his intention not to go back unless Dr. Euclid would dismiss Andy from the post of janitor.
