used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Tom flushed a little.
a feeling of delight at being entertained
From this reading THE LONE STRAGGLER The Army Boys were getting ready for supper, and Frank noted with some amusement that under one pretext or another Tom and Billy took occasion to go frequently to the window and look out.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE LONE STRAGGLER The Army Boys were getting ready for supper, and Frank noted with some amusement that under one pretext or another Tom and Billy took occasion to go frequently to the window and look out.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading THE LONE STRAGGLER The Army Boys were getting ready for supper, and Frank noted with some amusement that under one pretext or another Tom and Billy took occasion to go frequently to the window and look out.
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading THE LONE STRAGGLER The Army Boys were getting ready for supper, and Frank noted with some amusement that under one pretext or another Tom and Billy took occasion to go frequently to the window and look out.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “Is he there yet?” he finally asked of Tom.
a short stout club used primarily by policemen
From this reading THE LONE STRAGGLER The Army Boys were getting ready for supper, and Frank noted with some amusement that under one pretext or another Tom and Billy took occasion to go frequently to the window and look out.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading THE LONE STRAGGLER The Army Boys were getting ready for supper, and Frank noted with some amusement that under one pretext or another Tom and Billy took occasion to go frequently to the window and look out.
chaffed
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From this reading “That deadly rival of yours,” chaffed Frank.
causing or capable of causing death
From this reading “That deadly rival of yours,” chaffed Frank.
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading “Is he there yet?” he finally asked of Tom.
having the pinkish flush of health
From this reading Tom flushed a little.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE LONE STRAGGLER The Army Boys were getting ready for supper, and Frank noted with some amusement that under one pretext or another Tom and Billy took occasion to go frequently to the window and look out.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading THE LONE STRAGGLER The Army Boys were getting ready for supper, and Frank noted with some amusement that under one pretext or another Tom and Billy took occasion to go frequently to the window and look out.
many times at short intervals
From this reading THE LONE STRAGGLER The Army Boys were getting ready for supper, and Frank noted with some amusement that under one pretext or another Tom and Billy took occasion to go frequently to the window and look out.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading THE LONE STRAGGLER The Army Boys were getting ready for supper, and Frank noted with some amusement that under one pretext or another Tom and Billy took occasion to go frequently to the window and look out.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading THE LONE STRAGGLER The Army Boys were getting ready for supper, and Frank noted with some amusement that under one pretext or another Tom and Billy took occasion to go frequently to the window and look out.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Is he there yet?” he finally asked of Tom.
innocentlyadverbUS /ˈɪnəsəntli/
in a not unlawful manner
From this reading “Who?” asked Tom innocently.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Is he there yet?” he finally asked of Tom.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Tom flushed a little.
LONEadjectiveUS /loʊn/
lacking companions or companionship
From this reading THE LONE STRAGGLER The Army Boys were getting ready for supper, and Frank noted with some amusement that under one pretext or another Tom and Billy took occasion to go frequently to the window and look out.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading THE LONE STRAGGLER The Army Boys were getting ready for supper, and Frank noted with some amusement that under one pretext or another Tom and Billy took occasion to go frequently to the window and look out.
notedadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtəd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading THE LONE STRAGGLER The Army Boys were getting ready for supper, and Frank noted with some amusement that under one pretext or another Tom and Billy took occasion to go frequently to the window and look out.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading THE LONE STRAGGLER The Army Boys were getting ready for supper, and Frank noted with some amusement that under one pretext or another Tom and Billy took occasion to go frequently to the window and look out.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “Is he there yet?” he finally asked of Tom.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading THE LONE STRAGGLER The Army Boys were getting ready for supper, and Frank noted with some amusement that under one pretext or another Tom and Billy took occasion to go frequently to the window and look out.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading THE LONE STRAGGLER The Army Boys were getting ready for supper, and Frank noted with some amusement that under one pretext or another Tom and Billy took occasion to go frequently to the window and look out.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading THE LONE STRAGGLER The Army Boys were getting ready for supper, and Frank noted with some amusement that under one pretext or another Tom and Billy took occasion to go frequently to the window and look out.
pretextnounUS /ˈpriːtekst/
something serving to conceal plans; a fictitious reason that is concocted in order to conceal the real reason
From this reading THE LONE STRAGGLER The Army Boys were getting ready for supper, and Frank noted with some amusement that under one pretext or another Tom and Billy took occasion to go frequently to the window and look out.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading THE LONE STRAGGLER The Army Boys were getting ready for supper, and Frank noted with some amusement that under one pretext or another Tom and Billy took occasion to go frequently to the window and look out.
rivalverbUS /ˈraɪvəl/
be equal to in quality or ability
From this reading “That deadly rival of yours,” chaffed Frank.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading THE LONE STRAGGLER The Army Boys were getting ready for supper, and Frank noted with some amusement that under one pretext or another Tom and Billy took occasion to go frequently to the window and look out.
STRAGGLERnounUS /ˈstræɡlər/
someone who strays or falls behind
From this reading THE LONE STRAGGLER The Army Boys were getting ready for supper, and Frank noted with some amusement that under one pretext or another Tom and Billy took occasion to go frequently to the window and look out.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading THE LONE STRAGGLER The Army Boys were getting ready for supper, and Frank noted with some amusement that under one pretext or another Tom and Billy took occasion to go frequently to the window and look out.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE LONE STRAGGLER The Army Boys were getting ready for supper, and Frank noted with some amusement that under one pretext or another Tom and Billy took occasion to go frequently to the window and look out.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE LONE STRAGGLER The Army Boys were getting ready for supper, and Frank noted with some amusement that under one pretext or another Tom and Billy took occasion to go frequently to the window and look out.
in or at that place or location
From this reading “Is he there yet?” he finally asked of Tom.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE LONE STRAGGLER The Army Boys were getting ready for supper, and Frank noted with some amusement that under one pretext or another Tom and Billy took occasion to go frequently to the window and look out.
male cat
From this reading THE LONE STRAGGLER The Army Boys were getting ready for supper, and Frank noted with some amusement that under one pretext or another Tom and Billy took occasion to go frequently to the window and look out.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading THE LONE STRAGGLER The Army Boys were getting ready for supper, and Frank noted with some amusement that under one pretext or another Tom and Billy took occasion to go frequently to the window and look out.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading THE LONE STRAGGLER The Army Boys were getting ready for supper, and Frank noted with some amusement that under one pretext or another Tom and Billy took occasion to go frequently to the window and look out.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE LONE STRAGGLER The Army Boys were getting ready for supper, and Frank noted with some amusement that under one pretext or another Tom and Billy took occasion to go frequently to the window and look out.
which person or people
From this reading “Who?” asked Tom innocently.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading THE LONE STRAGGLER The Army Boys were getting ready for supper, and Frank noted with some amusement that under one pretext or another Tom and Billy took occasion to go frequently to the window and look out.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE LONE STRAGGLER The Army Boys were getting ready for supper, and Frank noted with some amusement that under one pretext or another Tom and Billy took occasion to go frequently to the window and look out.
but in spite of that
From this reading “Is he there yet?” he finally asked of Tom.
the one or ones belonging to the person spoken to
From this reading “That deadly rival of yours,” chaffed Frank.
