used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "You mean well, Barry," he exclaimed, "but I'm afraid you're a little previous."
filled with fear or apprehension
From this reading "You mean well, Barry," he exclaimed, "but I'm afraid you're a little previous."
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading SMITHERS TO THE RESCUE For twenty-four hours after the defeat of the Green Island bill John Carlton was kept busy responding to congratulations.
awfullyadverbUS /ˈɑːfli/
used as intensifiers
From this reading "I'm awfully glad you've won the fight," said the boy.
Barry
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From this reading Barry Wynn was one of those who ventured to express his joy to the Congressman.
beamedverbUS /biːmd/
past form of “beam” — smile radiantly; express joy through one's facial expression
From this reading The statesman beamed on the youngster.
a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading SMITHERS TO THE RESCUE For twenty-four hours after the defeat of the Green Island bill John Carlton was kept busy responding to congratulations.
a youthful male person
From this reading "I'm awfully glad you've won the fight," said the boy.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading SMITHERS TO THE RESCUE For twenty-four hours after the defeat of the Green Island bill John Carlton was kept busy responding to congratulations.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "You mean well, Barry," he exclaimed, "but I'm afraid you're a little previous."
Carlton
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From this reading SMITHERS TO THE RESCUE For twenty-four hours after the defeat of the Green Island bill John Carlton was kept busy responding to congratulations.
congratulationsnounUS /kənˌɡrætʃəˈleɪʃənz/
an expression of approval and commendation
From this reading SMITHERS TO THE RESCUE For twenty-four hours after the defeat of the Green Island bill John Carlton was kept busy responding to congratulations.
CongressmannounUS /ˈkɑːŋɡrəsmən/
a member of the United States House of Representatives
From this reading Barry Wynn was one of those who ventured to express his joy to the Congressman.
defeatnounUS /dɪˈfiːt/
an unsuccessful ending to a struggle or contest
From this reading SMITHERS TO THE RESCUE For twenty-four hours after the defeat of the Green Island bill John Carlton was kept busy responding to congratulations.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "You mean well, Barry," he exclaimed, "but I'm afraid you're a little previous."
give expression to
From this reading Barry Wynn was one of those who ventured to express his joy to the Congressman.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading "I'm awfully glad you've won the fight," said the boy.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading SMITHERS TO THE RESCUE For twenty-four hours after the defeat of the Green Island bill John Carlton was kept busy responding to congratulations.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading "I'm awfully glad you've won the fight," said the boy.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading SMITHERS TO THE RESCUE For twenty-four hours after the defeat of the Green Island bill John Carlton was kept busy responding to congratulations.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "You mean well, Barry," he exclaimed, "but I'm afraid you're a little previous."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Barry Wynn was one of those who ventured to express his joy to the Congressman.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading SMITHERS TO THE RESCUE For twenty-four hours after the defeat of the Green Island bill John Carlton was kept busy responding to congratulations.
I'm
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From this reading "I'm awfully glad you've won the fight," said the boy.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading SMITHERS TO THE RESCUE For twenty-four hours after the defeat of the Green Island bill John Carlton was kept busy responding to congratulations.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading SMITHERS TO THE RESCUE For twenty-four hours after the defeat of the Green Island bill John Carlton was kept busy responding to congratulations.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading Barry Wynn was one of those who ventured to express his joy to the Congressman.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading SMITHERS TO THE RESCUE For twenty-four hours after the defeat of the Green Island bill John Carlton was kept busy responding to congratulations.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "You mean well, Barry," he exclaimed, "but I'm afraid you're a little previous."
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading "You mean well, Barry," he exclaimed, "but I'm afraid you're a little previous."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SMITHERS TO THE RESCUE For twenty-four hours after the defeat of the Green Island bill John Carlton was kept busy responding to congratulations.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The statesman beamed on the youngster.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Barry Wynn was one of those who ventured to express his joy to the Congressman.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading "You mean well, Barry," he exclaimed, "but I'm afraid you're a little previous."
free from harm or evil
From this reading SMITHERS TO THE RESCUE For twenty-four hours after the defeat of the Green Island bill John Carlton was kept busy responding to congratulations.
respondingverbUS /rɪˈspɑːndɪŋ/
-ing form of “respond” — show a response or a reaction to something
From this reading SMITHERS TO THE RESCUE For twenty-four hours after the defeat of the Green Island bill John Carlton was kept busy responding to congratulations.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I'm awfully glad you've won the fight," said the boy.
SMITHERS
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From this reading SMITHERS TO THE RESCUE For twenty-four hours after the defeat of the Green Island bill John Carlton was kept busy responding to congratulations.
statesmannounUS /ˈsteɪtsmən/
a man who is a respected leader in national or international affairs
From this reading The statesman beamed on the youngster.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SMITHERS TO THE RESCUE For twenty-four hours after the defeat of the Green Island bill John Carlton was kept busy responding to congratulations.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Barry Wynn was one of those who ventured to express his joy to the Congressman.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading SMITHERS TO THE RESCUE For twenty-four hours after the defeat of the Green Island bill John Carlton was kept busy responding to congratulations.
twenty-fouradjectiveUS /ˈtwentifɔːr/
being four more than twenty
From this reading SMITHERS TO THE RESCUE For twenty-four hours after the defeat of the Green Island bill John Carlton was kept busy responding to congratulations.
past form of “venture” — proceed somewhere despite the risk of possible dangers
From this reading Barry Wynn was one of those who ventured to express his joy to the Congressman.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading SMITHERS TO THE RESCUE For twenty-four hours after the defeat of the Green Island bill John Carlton was kept busy responding to congratulations.
(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 "You mean well, Barry," he exclaimed, "but I'm afraid you're a little previous."
which person or people
From this reading Barry Wynn was one of those who ventured to express his joy to the Congressman.
the basic unit of money in South Korea
From this reading "I'm awfully glad you've won the fight," said the boy.
Wynn
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From this reading Barry Wynn was one of those who ventured to express his joy to the Congressman.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You mean well, Barry," he exclaimed, "but I'm afraid you're a little previous."
you're
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From this reading "You mean well, Barry," he exclaimed, "but I'm afraid you're a little previous."
you've
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From this reading "I'm awfully glad you've won the fight," said the boy.
youngsternounUS /ˈjʌŋstər/
a young person of either sex
From this reading The statesman beamed on the youngster.
