used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading However, it remained weak for a much longer time, affording him the fun of limping about with a cane.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading However, it remained weak for a much longer time, affording him the fun of limping about with a cane.
adoptedadjectiveUS /əˈdɑːptɪd/
acquired as your own by free choice
From this reading Little Zu-zu Pearce, who, since his rescue of Tom, had adopted him as her own especial hero, came up to him, as he was standing by the schoolhouse steps, and looking at him gravely, said:
affordingverbUS /əˈfɔːrdɪŋ/
-ing form of “afford” — be able to spare or give up
From this reading However, it remained weak for a much longer time, affording him the fun of limping about with a cane.
(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 NED THE NIMROD Ned's ankle healed all too rapidly, for _him_; he was out of school only three days.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The boys quite envied him, and the girls gazed on him with mingled symptoms of awe and pity.
anklenounUS /ˈæŋkəl/
a gliding joint between the distal ends of the tibia and fibula and the proximal end of the talus
From this reading NED THE NIMROD Ned's ankle healed all too rapidly, for _him_; he was out of school only three days.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Little Zu-zu Pearce, who, since his rescue of Tom, had adopted him as her own especial hero, came up to him, as he was standing by the schoolhouse steps, and looking at him gravely, said:
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Little Zu-zu Pearce, who, since his rescue of Tom, had adopted him as her own especial hero, came up to him, as he was standing by the schoolhouse steps, and looking at him gravely, said:
awenounUS /ɑː/
an overwhelming feeling of wonder or admiration
From this reading The boys quite envied him, and the girls gazed on him with mingled symptoms of awe and pity.
awfuladjectiveUS /ˈɑːfəl/
exceptionally bad or displeasing
From this reading "Does it hurt you awful, Ned?"
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading The boys quite envied him, and the girls gazed on him with mingled symptoms of awe and pity.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Little Zu-zu Pearce, who, since his rescue of Tom, had adopted him as her own especial hero, came up to him, as he was standing by the schoolhouse steps, and looking at him gravely, said:
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Little Zu-zu Pearce, who, since his rescue of Tom, had adopted him as her own especial hero, came up to him, as he was standing by the schoolhouse steps, and looking at him gravely, said:
canenounUS /keɪn/
a stick that people can lean on to help them walk
From this reading However, it remained weak for a much longer time, affording him the fun of limping about with a cane.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading NED THE NIMROD Ned's ankle healed all too rapidly, for _him_; he was out of school only three days.
Doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Does it hurt you awful, Ned?"
enviedverbUS /ˈenvid/
inflected form of “envy” — feel envious towards; admire enviously
From this reading The boys quite envied him, and the girls gazed on him with mingled symptoms of awe and pity.
especialadjectiveUS /əˈspeʃəl/
surpassing what is common or usual or expected
From this reading Little Zu-zu Pearce, who, since his rescue of Tom, had adopted him as her own especial hero, came up to him, as he was standing by the schoolhouse steps, and looking at him gravely, said:
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading NED THE NIMROD Ned's ankle healed all too rapidly, for _him_; he was out of school only three days.
activities that are enjoyable or amusing
From this reading However, it remained weak for a much longer time, affording him the fun of limping about with a cane.
past form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading The boys quite envied him, and the girls gazed on him with mingled symptoms of awe and pity.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading The boys quite envied him, and the girls gazed on him with mingled symptoms of awe and pity.
in a grave and sober manner
From this reading Little Zu-zu Pearce, who, since his rescue of Tom, had adopted him as her own especial hero, came up to him, as he was standing by the schoolhouse steps, and looking at him gravely, said:
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Little Zu-zu Pearce, who, since his rescue of Tom, had adopted him as her own especial hero, came up to him, as he was standing by the schoolhouse steps, and looking at him gravely, said:
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading NED THE NIMROD Ned's ankle healed all too rapidly, for _him_; he was out of school only three days.
healedadjectiveUS /hiːld/
freed from illness or injury
From this reading NED THE NIMROD Ned's ankle healed all too rapidly, for _him_; he was out of school only three days.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Little Zu-zu Pearce, who, since his rescue of Tom, had adopted him as her own especial hero, came up to him, as he was standing by the schoolhouse steps, and looking at him gravely, said:
a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading Little Zu-zu Pearce, who, since his rescue of Tom, had adopted him as her own especial hero, came up to him, as he was standing by the schoolhouse steps, and looking at him gravely, said:
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading NED THE NIMROD Ned's ankle healed all too rapidly, for _him_; he was out of school only three days.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Little Zu-zu Pearce, who, since his rescue of Tom, had adopted him as her own especial hero, came up to him, as he was standing by the schoolhouse steps, and looking at him gravely, said:
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading However, it remained weak for a much longer time, affording him the fun of limping about with a cane.
be the source of pain
From this reading "Does it hurt you awful, Ned?"
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading However, it remained weak for a much longer time, affording him the fun of limping about with a cane.
limpingnounUS /ˈlɪmpɪŋ/
disability of walking due to crippling of the legs or feet
From this reading However, it remained weak for a much longer time, affording him the fun of limping about with a cane.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Little Zu-zu Pearce, who, since his rescue of Tom, had adopted him as her own especial hero, came up to him, as he was standing by the schoolhouse steps, and looking at him gravely, said:
for more time
From this reading However, it remained weak for a much longer time, affording him the fun of limping about with a cane.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading Little Zu-zu Pearce, who, since his rescue of Tom, had adopted him as her own especial hero, came up to him, as he was standing by the schoolhouse steps, and looking at him gravely, said:
past form of “mingle” — to bring or combine together or with something else
From this reading The boys quite envied him, and the girls gazed on him with mingled symptoms of awe and pity.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading However, it remained weak for a much longer time, affording him the fun of limping about with a cane.
NED
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From this reading NED THE NIMROD Ned's ankle healed all too rapidly, for _him_; he was out of school only three days.
Ned's
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From this reading NED THE NIMROD Ned's ankle healed all too rapidly, for _him_; he was out of school only three days.
NIMRODnounUS /ˈnɪmrɑːd/
(Old Testament) a famous hunter
From this reading NED THE NIMROD Ned's ankle healed all too rapidly, for _him_; he was out of school only three days.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading NED THE NIMROD Ned's ankle healed all too rapidly, for _him_; he was out of school only three days.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The boys quite envied him, and the girls gazed on him with mingled symptoms of awe and pity.
and nothing more
From this reading NED THE NIMROD Ned's ankle healed all too rapidly, for _him_; he was out of school only three days.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading NED THE NIMROD Ned's ankle healed all too rapidly, for _him_; he was out of school only three days.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Little Zu-zu Pearce, who, since his rescue of Tom, had adopted him as her own especial hero, came up to him, as he was standing by the schoolhouse steps, and looking at him gravely, said:
Pearce
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From this reading Little Zu-zu Pearce, who, since his rescue of Tom, had adopted him as her own especial hero, came up to him, as he was standing by the schoolhouse steps, and looking at him gravely, said:
a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others
From this reading The boys quite envied him, and the girls gazed on him with mingled symptoms of awe and pity.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading The boys quite envied him, and the girls gazed on him with mingled symptoms of awe and pity.
with speed
From this reading NED THE NIMROD Ned's ankle healed all too rapidly, for _him_; he was out of school only three days.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading However, it remained weak for a much longer time, affording him the fun of limping about with a cane.
free from harm or evil
From this reading Little Zu-zu Pearce, who, since his rescue of Tom, had adopted him as her own especial hero, came up to him, as he was standing by the schoolhouse steps, and looking at him gravely, said:
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Little Zu-zu Pearce, who, since his rescue of Tom, had adopted him as her own especial hero, came up to him, as he was standing by the schoolhouse steps, and looking at him gravely, said:
an educational institution
From this reading NED THE NIMROD Ned's ankle healed all too rapidly, for _him_; he was out of school only three days.
schoolhousenounUS /ˈskuːlhaʊs/
a building where young people receive education
From this reading Little Zu-zu Pearce, who, since his rescue of Tom, had adopted him as her own especial hero, came up to him, as he was standing by the schoolhouse steps, and looking at him gravely, said:
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Little Zu-zu Pearce, who, since his rescue of Tom, had adopted him as her own especial hero, came up to him, as he was standing by the schoolhouse steps, and looking at him gravely, said:
having a supporting base
From this reading Little Zu-zu Pearce, who, since his rescue of Tom, had adopted him as her own especial hero, came up to him, as he was standing by the schoolhouse steps, and looking at him gravely, said:
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading Little Zu-zu Pearce, who, since his rescue of Tom, had adopted him as her own especial hero, came up to him, as he was standing by the schoolhouse steps, and looking at him gravely, said:
symptomsnounUS /ˈsɪmptəmz/
plural of “symptom” — (medicine) any sensation or change in bodily function that is experienced by a patient and is associated with a particular disease
From this reading The boys quite envied him, and the girls gazed on him with mingled symptoms of awe and pity.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading NED THE NIMROD Ned's ankle healed all too rapidly, for _him_; he was out of school only three days.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading NED THE NIMROD Ned's ankle healed all too rapidly, for _him_; he was out of school only three days.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading However, it remained weak for a much longer time, affording him the fun of limping about with a cane.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Little Zu-zu Pearce, who, since his rescue of Tom, had adopted him as her own especial hero, came up to him, as he was standing by the schoolhouse steps, and looking at him gravely, said:
male cat
From this reading Little Zu-zu Pearce, who, since his rescue of Tom, had adopted him as her own especial hero, came up to him, as he was standing by the schoolhouse steps, and looking at him gravely, said:
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading NED THE NIMROD Ned's ankle healed all too rapidly, for _him_; he was out of school only three days.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Little Zu-zu Pearce, who, since his rescue of Tom, had adopted him as her own especial hero, came up to him, as he was standing by the schoolhouse steps, and looking at him gravely, said:
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading NED THE NIMROD Ned's ankle healed all too rapidly, for _him_; he was out of school only three days.
wanting in physical strength
From this reading However, it remained weak for a much longer time, affording him the fun of limping about with a cane.
which person or people
From this reading Little Zu-zu Pearce, who, since his rescue of Tom, had adopted him as her own especial hero, came up to him, as he was standing by the schoolhouse steps, and looking at him gravely, said:
in the company of; together with
From this reading However, it remained weak for a much longer time, affording him the fun of limping about with a cane.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Does it hurt you awful, Ned?"
Zu-zu
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From this reading Little Zu-zu Pearce, who, since his rescue of Tom, had adopted him as her own especial hero, came up to him, as he was standing by the schoolhouse steps, and looking at him gravely, said:
