used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Loring was so disturbed by it that presently Tom was forced to assume a cheerfulness he was far from feeling in order to rescue the other from the dumps.
acted upon; influenced
From this reading Tom’s news affected them all.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Tom’s news affected them all.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading CLIF GETS AN ERROR The gathering of the Triumvirate in Loring’s room that Monday evening was rather gloomy for awhile.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When I started out in February I didn’t really have any hope of making the first team, but I did make it and I played in several games, and so it isn’t so bad, eh?”
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading When I started out in February I didn’t really have any hope of making the first team, but I did make it and I played in several games, and so it isn’t so bad, eh?”
used to indicate that a statement explains or supports a previous statement
From this reading “Oh, well,” said Tom, grinning heroically, “I did better than I expected to, anyway.
assumeverbUS /əˈsuːm/
take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof
From this reading Loring was so disturbed by it that presently Tom was forced to assume a cheerfulness he was far from feeling in order to rescue the other from the dumps.
awhileadverbUS /əˈwaɪl/
for a short time
From this reading CLIF GETS AN ERROR The gathering of the Triumvirate in Loring’s room that Monday evening was rather gloomy for awhile.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading When I started out in February I didn’t really have any hope of making the first team, but I did make it and I played in several games, and so it isn’t so bad, eh?”
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading “Oh, well,” said Tom, grinning heroically, “I did better than I expected to, anyway.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading When I started out in February I didn’t really have any hope of making the first team, but I did make it and I played in several games, and so it isn’t so bad, eh?”
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Loring was so disturbed by it that presently Tom was forced to assume a cheerfulness he was far from feeling in order to rescue the other from the dumps.
cheerfulnessnounUS /ˈtʃɪrfəlnəs/
the quality of being cheerful and dispelling gloom
From this reading Loring was so disturbed by it that presently Tom was forced to assume a cheerfulness he was far from feeling in order to rescue the other from the dumps.
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From this reading CLIF GETS AN ERROR The gathering of the Triumvirate in Loring’s room that Monday evening was rather gloomy for awhile.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading “Oh, well,” said Tom, grinning heroically, “I did better than I expected to, anyway.
didn't
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From this reading When I started out in February I didn’t really have any hope of making the first team, but I did make it and I played in several games, and so it isn’t so bad, eh?”
having the place or position changed
From this reading Loring was so disturbed by it that presently Tom was forced to assume a cheerfulness he was far from feeling in order to rescue the other from the dumps.
dumpsnounUS /dʌmps/
an informal expression for a mildly depressed state
From this reading Loring was so disturbed by it that presently Tom was forced to assume a cheerfulness he was far from feeling in order to rescue the other from the dumps.
eh
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From this reading When I started out in February I didn’t really have any hope of making the first team, but I did make it and I played in several games, and so it isn’t so bad, eh?”
ERRORnounUS /ˈerər/
a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading CLIF GETS AN ERROR The gathering of the Triumvirate in Loring’s room that Monday evening was rather gloomy for awhile.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading CLIF GETS AN ERROR The gathering of the Triumvirate in Loring’s room that Monday evening was rather gloomy for awhile.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading “Oh, well,” said Tom, grinning heroically, “I did better than I expected to, anyway.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Loring was so disturbed by it that presently Tom was forced to assume a cheerfulness he was far from feeling in order to rescue the other from the dumps.
FebruarynounUS /ˈfebjəweri/
the month following January and preceding March
From this reading When I started out in February I didn’t really have any hope of making the first team, but I did make it and I played in several games, and so it isn’t so bad, eh?”
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading Loring was so disturbed by it that presently Tom was forced to assume a cheerfulness he was far from feeling in order to rescue the other from the dumps.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading When I started out in February I didn’t really have any hope of making the first team, but I did make it and I played in several games, and so it isn’t so bad, eh?”
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading CLIF GETS AN ERROR The gathering of the Triumvirate in Loring’s room that Monday evening was rather gloomy for awhile.
produced by or subjected to forcing
From this reading Loring was so disturbed by it that presently Tom was forced to assume a cheerfulness he was far from feeling in order to rescue the other from the dumps.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Loring was so disturbed by it that presently Tom was forced to assume a cheerfulness he was far from feeling in order to rescue the other from the dumps.
gamesnounUS /ɡeɪmz/
plural of “game” — a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading When I started out in February I didn’t really have any hope of making the first team, but I did make it and I played in several games, and so it isn’t so bad, eh?”
a group of persons together in one place
From this reading CLIF GETS AN ERROR The gathering of the Triumvirate in Loring’s room that Monday evening was rather gloomy for awhile.
plural of “get” — a return on a shot that seemed impossible to reach and would normally have resulted in a point for the opponent
From this reading CLIF GETS AN ERROR The gathering of the Triumvirate in Loring’s room that Monday evening was rather gloomy for awhile.
depressingly dark
From this reading CLIF GETS AN ERROR The gathering of the Triumvirate in Loring’s room that Monday evening was rather gloomy for awhile.
grinningnounUS /ˈɡrɪnɪŋ/
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading “Oh, well,” said Tom, grinning heroically, “I did better than I expected to, anyway.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading When I started out in February I didn’t really have any hope of making the first team, but I did make it and I played in several games, and so it isn’t so bad, eh?”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Loring was so disturbed by it that presently Tom was forced to assume a cheerfulness he was far from feeling in order to rescue the other from the dumps.
heroicallyadverbUS /ˌhɪˈroʊɪkli/
in a heroic manner
From this reading “Oh, well,” said Tom, grinning heroically, “I did better than I expected to, anyway.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading When I started out in February I didn’t really have any hope of making the first team, but I did make it and I played in several games, and so it isn’t so bad, eh?”
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Oh, well,” said Tom, grinning heroically, “I did better than I expected to, anyway.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading CLIF GETS AN ERROR The gathering of the Triumvirate in Loring’s room that Monday evening was rather gloomy for awhile.
isn't
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From this reading When I started out in February I didn’t really have any hope of making the first team, but I did make it and I played in several games, and so it isn’t so bad, eh?”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Loring was so disturbed by it that presently Tom was forced to assume a cheerfulness he was far from feeling in order to rescue the other from the dumps.
Loring
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From this reading Loring was so disturbed by it that presently Tom was forced to assume a cheerfulness he was far from feeling in order to rescue the other from the dumps.
Loring's
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From this reading CLIF GETS AN ERROR The gathering of the Triumvirate in Loring’s room that Monday evening was rather gloomy for awhile.
engage in
From this reading When I started out in February I didn’t really have any hope of making the first team, but I did make it and I played in several games, and so it isn’t so bad, eh?”
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading When I started out in February I didn’t really have any hope of making the first team, but I did make it and I played in several games, and so it isn’t so bad, eh?”
MondaynounUS /ˈmʌndi/
the second day of the week; the first working day
From this reading CLIF GETS AN ERROR The gathering of the Triumvirate in Loring’s room that Monday evening was rather gloomy for awhile.
information about recent and important events
From this reading Tom’s news affected them all.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading CLIF GETS AN ERROR The gathering of the Triumvirate in Loring’s room that Monday evening was rather gloomy for awhile.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading “Oh, well,” said Tom, grinning heroically, “I did better than I expected to, anyway.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Loring was so disturbed by it that presently Tom was forced to assume a cheerfulness he was far from feeling in order to rescue the other from the dumps.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Loring was so disturbed by it that presently Tom was forced to assume a cheerfulness he was far from feeling in order to rescue the other from the dumps.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading When I started out in February I didn’t really have any hope of making the first team, but I did make it and I played in several games, and so it isn’t so bad, eh?”
(of games) engaged in
From this reading When I started out in February I didn’t really have any hope of making the first team, but I did make it and I played in several games, and so it isn’t so bad, eh?”
in the near future
From this reading Loring was so disturbed by it that presently Tom was forced to assume a cheerfulness he was far from feeling in order to rescue the other from the dumps.
on the contrary
From this reading CLIF GETS AN ERROR The gathering of the Triumvirate in Loring’s room that Monday evening was rather gloomy for awhile.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading When I started out in February I didn’t really have any hope of making the first team, but I did make it and I played in several games, and so it isn’t so bad, eh?”
free from harm or evil
From this reading Loring was so disturbed by it that presently Tom was forced to assume a cheerfulness he was far from feeling in order to rescue the other from the dumps.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading CLIF GETS AN ERROR The gathering of the Triumvirate in Loring’s room that Monday evening was rather gloomy for awhile.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Oh, well,” said Tom, grinning heroically, “I did better than I expected to, anyway.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading When I started out in February I didn’t really have any hope of making the first team, but I did make it and I played in several games, and so it isn’t so bad, eh?”
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Loring was so disturbed by it that presently Tom was forced to assume a cheerfulness he was far from feeling in order to rescue the other from the dumps.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading When I started out in February I didn’t really have any hope of making the first team, but I did make it and I played in several games, and so it isn’t so bad, eh?”
teamnounUS /tiːm/
a cooperative unit (especially in sports)
From this reading When I started out in February I didn’t really have any hope of making the first team, but I did make it and I played in several games, and so it isn’t so bad, eh?”
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading “Oh, well,” said Tom, grinning heroically, “I did better than I expected to, anyway.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading CLIF GETS AN ERROR The gathering of the Triumvirate in Loring’s room that Monday evening was rather gloomy for awhile.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CLIF GETS AN ERROR The gathering of the Triumvirate in Loring’s room that Monday evening was rather gloomy for awhile.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Tom’s news affected them all.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Loring was so disturbed by it that presently Tom was forced to assume a cheerfulness he was far from feeling in order to rescue the other from the dumps.
male cat
From this reading Loring was so disturbed by it that presently Tom was forced to assume a cheerfulness he was far from feeling in order to rescue the other from the dumps.
Tom'snounUS /tɑːmz/
possessive form of “tom” — male cat
From this reading Tom’s news affected them all.
TriumviratenounUS /traɪˈʌmvərət/
a group of three men responsible for public administration or civil authority
From this reading CLIF GETS AN ERROR The gathering of the Triumvirate in Loring’s room that Monday evening was rather gloomy for awhile.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading CLIF GETS AN ERROR The gathering of the Triumvirate in Loring’s room that Monday evening was rather gloomy for awhile.
(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 “Oh, well,” said Tom, grinning heroically, “I did better than I expected to, anyway.
at the time that
From this reading When I started out in February I didn’t really have any hope of making the first team, but I did make it and I played in several games, and so it isn’t so bad, eh?”
