used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Ben returned the look, but there was in his eyes the expression sometimes seen in those of a hunted animal.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The boys at a distance continued kicking the football about and pursuing it, but those nearer paused and watched the two lads, seeming to realize in a moment that something was wrong.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The other boy saw him and halted, staring at him, astonishment and incredulity on his face.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading Ben returned the look, but there was in his eyes the expression sometimes seen in those of a hunted animal.
the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading The other boy saw him and halted, staring at him, astonishment and incredulity on his face.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The other boy saw him and halted, staring at him, astonishment and incredulity on his face.
a mountain or tall hill
From this reading Ben returned the look, but there was in his eyes the expression sometimes seen in those of a hunted animal.
a youthful male person
From this reading The other boy saw him and halted, staring at him, astonishment and incredulity on his face.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading The boys at a distance continued kicking the football about and pursuing it, but those nearer paused and watched the two lads, seeming to realize in a moment that something was wrong.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Ben returned the look, but there was in his eyes the expression sometimes seen in those of a hunted animal.
without stop or interruption
From this reading The boys at a distance continued kicking the football about and pursuing it, but those nearer paused and watched the two lads, seeming to realize in a moment that something was wrong.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading The boys at a distance continued kicking the football about and pursuing it, but those nearer paused and watched the two lads, seeming to realize in a moment that something was wrong.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading Ben returned the look, but there was in his eyes the expression sometimes seen in those of a hunted animal.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Ben returned the look, but there was in his eyes the expression sometimes seen in those of a hunted animal.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading The other boy saw him and halted, staring at him, astonishment and incredulity on his face.
footballnounUS /ˈfʊtbɔːl/
any of various games played with a ball (round or oval) in which two teams try to kick or carry or propel the ball into each other's goal
From this reading The boys at a distance continued kicking the football about and pursuing it, but those nearer paused and watched the two lads, seeming to realize in a moment that something was wrong.
past form of “halt” — cause to stop
From this reading The other boy saw him and halted, staring at him, astonishment and incredulity on his face.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In that moment he was speechless with the surprise of this meeting.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The other boy saw him and halted, staring at him, astonishment and incredulity on his face.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The other boy saw him and halted, staring at him, astonishment and incredulity on his face.
huntedadjectiveUS /ˈhʌntəd/
reflecting the fear or terror of one who is hunted
From this reading Ben returned the look, but there was in his eyes the expression sometimes seen in those of a hunted animal.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In that moment he was speechless with the surprise of this meeting.
incredulitynounUS /ˌɪnkrəˈduːlɪti/
doubt about the truth of something
From this reading The other boy saw him and halted, staring at him, astonishment and incredulity on his face.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The boys at a distance continued kicking the football about and pursuing it, but those nearer paused and watched the two lads, seeming to realize in a moment that something was wrong.
kickingnounUS /ˈkɪkɪŋ/
a rhythmic thrusting movement of the legs as in swimming or calisthenics
From this reading The boys at a distance continued kicking the football about and pursuing it, but those nearer paused and watched the two lads, seeming to realize in a moment that something was wrong.
plural of “lad” — a boy or man
From this reading The boys at a distance continued kicking the football about and pursuing it, but those nearer paused and watched the two lads, seeming to realize in a moment that something was wrong.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Ben returned the look, but there was in his eyes the expression sometimes seen in those of a hunted animal.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading In that moment he was speechless with the surprise of this meeting.
a particular point in time
From this reading In that moment he was speechless with the surprise of this meeting.
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading The boys at a distance continued kicking the football about and pursuing it, but those nearer paused and watched the two lads, seeming to realize in a moment that something was wrong.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In that moment he was speechless with the surprise of this meeting.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The other boy saw him and halted, staring at him, astonishment and incredulity on his face.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The other boy saw him and halted, staring at him, astonishment and incredulity on his face.
PARIAHnounUS /pərˈaɪə/
a person who is rejected (from society or home)
From this reading THE PARIAH.
past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
From this reading The boys at a distance continued kicking the football about and pursuing it, but those nearer paused and watched the two lads, seeming to realize in a moment that something was wrong.
pursuingadjectiveUS /pərˈsuːɪŋ/
following in order to overtake or capture or as accompaniment to such pursuit
From this reading The boys at a distance continued kicking the football about and pursuing it, but those nearer paused and watched the two lads, seeming to realize in a moment that something was wrong.
be fully aware or cognizant of
From this reading The boys at a distance continued kicking the football about and pursuing it, but those nearer paused and watched the two lads, seeming to realize in a moment that something was wrong.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Ben returned the look, but there was in his eyes the expression sometimes seen in those of a hunted animal.
cut with a saw
From this reading The other boy saw him and halted, staring at him, astonishment and incredulity on his face.
seemingadjectiveUS /ˈsiːmɪŋ/
appearing as such but not necessarily so
From this reading The boys at a distance continued kicking the football about and pursuing it, but those nearer paused and watched the two lads, seeming to realize in a moment that something was wrong.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Ben returned the look, but there was in his eyes the expression sometimes seen in those of a hunted animal.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading The boys at a distance continued kicking the football about and pursuing it, but those nearer paused and watched the two lads, seeming to realize in a moment that something was wrong.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading Ben returned the look, but there was in his eyes the expression sometimes seen in those of a hunted animal.
speechlessadjectiveUS /ˈspiːtʃləs/
temporarily incapable of speaking
From this reading In that moment he was speechless with the surprise of this meeting.
(used of eyes) open and fixed as if in fear or wonder
From this reading The other boy saw him and halted, staring at him, astonishment and incredulity on his face.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading In that moment he was speechless with the surprise of this meeting.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In that moment he was speechless with the surprise of this meeting.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE PARIAH.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Ben returned the look, but there was in his eyes the expression sometimes seen in those of a hunted animal.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading In that moment he was speechless with the surprise of this meeting.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Ben returned the look, but there was in his eyes the expression sometimes seen in those of a hunted animal.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The boys at a distance continued kicking the football about and pursuing it, but those nearer paused and watched the two lads, seeming to realize in a moment that something was wrong.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The boys at a distance continued kicking the football about and pursuing it, but those nearer paused and watched the two lads, seeming to realize in a moment that something was wrong.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In that moment he was speechless with the surprise of this meeting.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading The boys at a distance continued kicking the football about and pursuing it, but those nearer paused and watched the two lads, seeming to realize in a moment that something was wrong.
in the company of; together with
From this reading In that moment he was speechless with the surprise of this meeting.
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading The boys at a distance continued kicking the football about and pursuing it, but those nearer paused and watched the two lads, seeming to realize in a moment that something was wrong.
