used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ANOTHER DEFEAT For a moment there was some embarrassment, as Sam was not in the habit of mingling with this crowd of boys.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading ANOTHER DEFEAT For a moment there was some embarrassment, as Sam was not in the habit of mingling with this crowd of boys.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading ANOTHER DEFEAT For a moment there was some embarrassment, as Sam was not in the habit of mingling with this crowd of boys.
ballsnounUS /bɔːlz/
plural of “ball” — round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading "We're just seeing who can put the most balls in the basket."
a container that is usually woven and has handles
From this reading "We're just seeing who can put the most balls in the basket."
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading ANOTHER DEFEAT For a moment there was some embarrassment, as Sam was not in the habit of mingling with this crowd of boys.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He had his own friends, not very many, to tell the truth, but he was usually with them.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The lads did not know exactly how to take his request, but Joe came to the rescue.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "Sure you can come in," he said heartily.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "Sure you can come in," he said heartily.
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading ANOTHER DEFEAT For a moment there was some embarrassment, as Sam was not in the habit of mingling with this crowd of boys.
DEFEATnounUS /dɪˈfiːt/
an unsuccessful ending to a struggle or contest
From this reading ANOTHER DEFEAT For a moment there was some embarrassment, as Sam was not in the habit of mingling with this crowd of boys.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The lads did not know exactly how to take his request, but Joe came to the rescue.
embarrassmentnounUS /ɪmˈberəsmənt/
the shame you feel when your inadequacy or guilt is made public
From this reading ANOTHER DEFEAT For a moment there was some embarrassment, as Sam was not in the habit of mingling with this crowd of boys.
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading The lads did not know exactly how to take his request, but Joe came to the rescue.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading ANOTHER DEFEAT For a moment there was some embarrassment, as Sam was not in the habit of mingling with this crowd of boys.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading He had his own friends, not very many, to tell the truth, but he was usually with them.
an established custom
From this reading ANOTHER DEFEAT For a moment there was some embarrassment, as Sam was not in the habit of mingling with this crowd of boys.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had his own friends, not very many, to tell the truth, but he was usually with them.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had his own friends, not very many, to tell the truth, but he was usually with them.
with gusto and without reservation
From this reading "Sure you can come in," he said heartily.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He had his own friends, not very many, to tell the truth, but he was usually with them.
how
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From this reading The lads did not know exactly how to take his request, but Joe came to the rescue.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ANOTHER DEFEAT For a moment there was some embarrassment, as Sam was not in the habit of mingling with this crowd of boys.
Joe
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From this reading The lads did not know exactly how to take his request, but Joe came to the rescue.
and nothing more
From this reading "We're just seeing who can put the most balls in the basket."
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading The lads did not know exactly how to take his request, but Joe came to the rescue.
plural of “lad” — a boy or man
From this reading The lads did not know exactly how to take his request, but Joe came to the rescue.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading He had his own friends, not very many, to tell the truth, but he was usually with them.
minglingnounUS /ˈmɪŋɡəlɪŋ/
the action of people mingling and coming into contact
From this reading ANOTHER DEFEAT For a moment there was some embarrassment, as Sam was not in the habit of mingling with this crowd of boys.
a particular point in time
From this reading ANOTHER DEFEAT For a moment there was some embarrassment, as Sam was not in the habit of mingling with this crowd of boys.
used to form the superlative
From this reading "We're just seeing who can put the most balls in the basket."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading ANOTHER DEFEAT For a moment there was some embarrassment, as Sam was not in the habit of mingling with this crowd of boys.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ANOTHER DEFEAT For a moment there was some embarrassment, as Sam was not in the habit of mingling with this crowd of boys.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading He had his own friends, not very many, to tell the truth, but he was usually with them.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading "We're just seeing who can put the most balls in the basket."
express the need or desire for
From this reading The lads did not know exactly how to take his request, but Joe came to the rescue.
free from harm or evil
From this reading The lads did not know exactly how to take his request, but Joe came to the rescue.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Sure you can come in," he said heartily.
a guided missile fired from land or shipboard against an airborne target
From this reading ANOTHER DEFEAT For a moment there was some embarrassment, as Sam was not in the habit of mingling with this crowd of boys.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading "We're just seeing who can put the most balls in the basket."
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading ANOTHER DEFEAT For a moment there was some embarrassment, as Sam was not in the habit of mingling with this crowd of boys.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading "Sure you can come in," he said heartily.
carry out
From this reading The lads did not know exactly how to take his request, but Joe came to the rescue.
express in words
From this reading He had his own friends, not very many, to tell the truth, but he was usually with them.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ANOTHER DEFEAT For a moment there was some embarrassment, as Sam was not in the habit of mingling with this crowd of boys.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He had his own friends, not very many, to tell the truth, but he was usually with them.
in or at that place or location
From this reading ANOTHER DEFEAT For a moment there was some embarrassment, as Sam was not in the habit of mingling with this crowd of boys.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading ANOTHER DEFEAT For a moment there was some embarrassment, as Sam was not in the habit of mingling with this crowd of boys.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He had his own friends, not very many, to tell the truth, but he was usually with them.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading He had his own friends, not very many, to tell the truth, but he was usually with them.
under normal conditions
From this reading He had his own friends, not very many, to tell the truth, but he was usually with them.
precisely as stated
From this reading He had his own friends, not very many, to tell the truth, but he was usually with them.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ANOTHER DEFEAT For a moment there was some embarrassment, as Sam was not in the habit of mingling with this crowd of boys.
We're
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From this reading "We're just seeing who can put the most balls in the basket."
which person or people
From this reading "We're just seeing who can put the most balls in the basket."
in the company of; together with
From this reading ANOTHER DEFEAT For a moment there was some embarrassment, as Sam was not in the habit of mingling with this crowd of boys.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Sure you can come in," he said heartily.
