used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ANDY'S ESCAPE Jim Tapp gave a great wriggle as Andy involuntarily let go his hold of the young rascal.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His ferret-like eyes twinkled and followed the glance of Andy's own.
Andy
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From this reading ANDY'S ESCAPE Jim Tapp gave a great wriggle as Andy involuntarily let go his hold of the young rascal.
ANDY'S
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From this reading ANDY'S ESCAPE Jim Tapp gave a great wriggle as Andy involuntarily let go his hold of the young rascal.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading Tapp was too keen a fellow not to observe that Andy was startled and unnerved by the unexpected appearance of some one on the scene.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading ANDY'S ESCAPE Jim Tapp gave a great wriggle as Andy involuntarily let go his hold of the young rascal.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading He probably caught the words spoken by Andy: "My aunt," and presumably identified Miss Lavinia Talcott as the cause of the boy's disquietude.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Further, Jim Tapp knew that Andy had run away from home and had been sought for by the police.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Further, Jim Tapp knew that Andy had run away from home and had been sought for by the police.
boy'snounUS /bɔɪz/
possessive form of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading He probably caught the words spoken by Andy: "My aunt," and presumably identified Miss Lavinia Talcott as the cause of the boy's disquietude.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Tapp was too keen a fellow not to observe that Andy was startled and unnerved by the unexpected appearance of some one on the scene.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading He probably caught the words spoken by Andy: "My aunt," and presumably identified Miss Lavinia Talcott as the cause of the boy's disquietude.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading He probably caught the words spoken by Andy: "My aunt," and presumably identified Miss Lavinia Talcott as the cause of the boy's disquietude.
disquietudenoun
feelings of anxiety that make you tense and irritable
From this reading He probably caught the words spoken by Andy: "My aunt," and presumably identified Miss Lavinia Talcott as the cause of the boy's disquietude.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading ANDY'S ESCAPE Jim Tapp gave a great wriggle as Andy involuntarily let go his hold of the young rascal.
opinion or judgment
From this reading His ferret-like eyes twinkled and followed the glance of Andy's own.
a boy or man
From this reading Tapp was too keen a fellow not to observe that Andy was startled and unnerved by the unexpected appearance of some one on the scene.
ferret-like
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From this reading His ferret-like eyes twinkled and followed the glance of Andy's own.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading His ferret-like eyes twinkled and followed the glance of Andy's own.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Further, Jim Tapp knew that Andy had run away from home and had been sought for by the police.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Further, Jim Tapp knew that Andy had run away from home and had been sought for by the police.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading Further, Jim Tapp knew that Andy had run away from home and had been sought for by the police.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading ANDY'S ESCAPE Jim Tapp gave a great wriggle as Andy involuntarily let go his hold of the young rascal.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading His ferret-like eyes twinkled and followed the glance of Andy's own.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading ANDY'S ESCAPE Jim Tapp gave a great wriggle as Andy involuntarily let go his hold of the young rascal.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading ANDY'S ESCAPE Jim Tapp gave a great wriggle as Andy involuntarily let go his hold of the young rascal.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Further, Jim Tapp knew that Andy had run away from home and had been sought for by the police.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He probably caught the words spoken by Andy: "My aunt," and presumably identified Miss Lavinia Talcott as the cause of the boy's disquietude.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading ANDY'S ESCAPE Jim Tapp gave a great wriggle as Andy involuntarily let go his hold of the young rascal.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading ANDY'S ESCAPE Jim Tapp gave a great wriggle as Andy involuntarily let go his hold of the young rascal.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Further, Jim Tapp knew that Andy had run away from home and had been sought for by the police.
identifiedadjectiveUS /aɪˈdentəfaɪd/
having the identity known or established
From this reading He probably caught the words spoken by Andy: "My aunt," and presumably identified Miss Lavinia Talcott as the cause of the boy's disquietude.
involuntarilyadverbUS /ˌɪnvoʊˈlʌntərɪli/
against your will
From this reading ANDY'S ESCAPE Jim Tapp gave a great wriggle as Andy involuntarily let go his hold of the young rascal.
Jim
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From this reading ANDY'S ESCAPE Jim Tapp gave a great wriggle as Andy involuntarily let go his hold of the young rascal.
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading Tapp was too keen a fellow not to observe that Andy was startled and unnerved by the unexpected appearance of some one on the scene.
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 Further, Jim Tapp knew that Andy had run away from home and had been sought for by the police.
Lavinia
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From this reading He probably caught the words spoken by Andy: "My aunt," and presumably identified Miss Lavinia Talcott as the cause of the boy's disquietude.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading ANDY'S ESCAPE Jim Tapp gave a great wriggle as Andy involuntarily let go his hold of the young rascal.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading He probably caught the words spoken by Andy: "My aunt," and presumably identified Miss Lavinia Talcott as the cause of the boy's disquietude.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading He probably caught the words spoken by Andy: "My aunt," and presumably identified Miss Lavinia Talcott as the cause of the boy's disquietude.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Tapp was too keen a fellow not to observe that Andy was startled and unnerved by the unexpected appearance of some one on the scene.
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading Tapp was too keen a fellow not to observe that Andy was startled and unnerved by the unexpected appearance of some one on the scene.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ANDY'S ESCAPE Jim Tapp gave a great wriggle as Andy involuntarily let go his hold of the young rascal.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Tapp was too keen a fellow not to observe that Andy was startled and unnerved by the unexpected appearance of some one on the scene.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Tapp was too keen a fellow not to observe that Andy was startled and unnerved by the unexpected appearance of some one on the scene.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading His ferret-like eyes twinkled and followed the glance of Andy's own.
the force of policemen and officers
From this reading Further, Jim Tapp knew that Andy had run away from home and had been sought for by the police.
presumablyadverbUS /prəˈzuːməbli/
by reasonable assumption
From this reading He probably caught the words spoken by Andy: "My aunt," and presumably identified Miss Lavinia Talcott as the cause of the boy's disquietude.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading He probably caught the words spoken by Andy: "My aunt," and presumably identified Miss Lavinia Talcott as the cause of the boy's disquietude.
rascalnounUS /ˈræskəl/
a deceitful and unreliable scoundrel
From this reading ANDY'S ESCAPE Jim Tapp gave a great wriggle as Andy involuntarily let go his hold of the young rascal.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Further, Jim Tapp knew that Andy had run away from home and had been sought for by the police.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading Tapp was too keen a fellow not to observe that Andy was startled and unnerved by the unexpected appearance of some one on the scene.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Tapp was too keen a fellow not to observe that Andy was startled and unnerved by the unexpected appearance of some one on the scene.
that is looked for
From this reading Further, Jim Tapp knew that Andy had run away from home and had been sought for by the police.
uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination
From this reading He probably caught the words spoken by Andy: "My aunt," and presumably identified Miss Lavinia Talcott as the cause of the boy's disquietude.
excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement
From this reading Tapp was too keen a fellow not to observe that Andy was startled and unnerved by the unexpected appearance of some one on the scene.
Talcott
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From this reading He probably caught the words spoken by Andy: "My aunt," and presumably identified Miss Lavinia Talcott as the cause of the boy's disquietude.
Tapp
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From this reading ANDY'S ESCAPE Jim Tapp gave a great wriggle as Andy involuntarily let go his hold of the young rascal.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Tapp was too keen a fellow not to observe that Andy was startled and unnerved by the unexpected appearance of some one on the scene.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ANDY'S ESCAPE Jim Tapp gave a great wriggle as Andy involuntarily let go his hold of the young rascal.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Tapp was too keen a fellow not to observe that Andy was startled and unnerved by the unexpected appearance of some one on the scene.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Tapp was too keen a fellow not to observe that Andy was startled and unnerved by the unexpected appearance of some one on the scene.
twinkledverbUS /ˈtwɪŋkəld/
past form of “twinkle” — gleam or glow intermittently
From this reading His ferret-like eyes twinkled and followed the glance of Andy's own.
not expected or anticipated
From this reading Tapp was too keen a fellow not to observe that Andy was startled and unnerved by the unexpected appearance of some one on the scene.
unnervedadjectiveUS /ənˈnɜːrvd/
deprived of courage and strength
From this reading Tapp was too keen a fellow not to observe that Andy was startled and unnerved by the unexpected appearance of some one on the scene.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Tapp was too keen a fellow not to observe that Andy was startled and unnerved by the unexpected appearance of some one on the scene.
the words that are spoken
From this reading He probably caught the words spoken by Andy: "My aunt," and presumably identified Miss Lavinia Talcott as the cause of the boy's disquietude.
wriggleverbUS /ˈrɪɡəl/
to move in a twisting or contorted motion, (especially when struggling)
From this reading ANDY'S ESCAPE Jim Tapp gave a great wriggle as Andy involuntarily let go his hold of the young rascal.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading ANDY'S ESCAPE Jim Tapp gave a great wriggle as Andy involuntarily let go his hold of the young rascal.
