used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Mrs. Lloyd gave Bert a more than usually affectionate kiss as he started off for school next morning, and his father called after him:
adoptedadjectiveUS /əˈdɑːptɪd/
acquired as your own by free choice
From this reading Frank had adopted an unconcerned, if not defiant air, which told plainly enough that he had no idea of submitting quietly to the inevitable ordeal.
affectionateadjectiveUS /əˈfekʃənət/
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading Mrs. Lloyd gave Bert a more than usually affectionate kiss as he started off for school next morning, and his father called after him:
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Mrs. Lloyd gave Bert a more than usually affectionate kiss as he started off for school next morning, and his father called after him:
how long something has existed
From this reading Yet who could blame the little fellow if his heart throbbed with unwonted vigour all that morning, and that he watched the clock's hands anxiously as they crept slowly, but steadily, round the dial, yellow with age and service.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading Frank had adopted an unconcerned, if not defiant air, which told plainly enough that he had no idea of submitting quietly to the inevitable ordeal.
(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 Yet who could blame the little fellow if his heart throbbed with unwonted vigour all that morning, and that he watched the clock's hands anxiously as they crept slowly, but steadily, round the dial, yellow with age and service.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Frank had adopted an unconcerned, if not defiant air, which told plainly enough that he had no idea of submitting quietly to the inevitable ordeal.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mrs. Lloyd gave Bert a more than usually affectionate kiss as he started off for school next morning, and his father called after him:
with anxiety or apprehension
From this reading Yet who could blame the little fellow if his heart throbbed with unwonted vigour all that morning, and that he watched the clock's hands anxiously as they crept slowly, but steadily, round the dial, yellow with age and service.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Mrs. Lloyd gave Bert a more than usually affectionate kiss as he started off for school next morning, and his father called after him:
Bert
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From this reading Mrs. Lloyd gave Bert a more than usually affectionate kiss as he started off for school next morning, and his father called after him:
put or pin the blame on
From this reading Yet who could blame the little fellow if his heart throbbed with unwonted vigour all that morning, and that he watched the clock's hands anxiously as they crept slowly, but steadily, round the dial, yellow with age and service.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Yet who could blame the little fellow if his heart throbbed with unwonted vigour all that morning, and that he watched the clock's hands anxiously as they crept slowly, but steadily, round the dial, yellow with age and service.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Mrs. Lloyd gave Bert a more than usually affectionate kiss as he started off for school next morning, and his father called after him:
clock'snounUS /klɑːks/
possessive form of “clock” — a timepiece that shows the time of day
From this reading Yet who could blame the little fellow if his heart throbbed with unwonted vigour all that morning, and that he watched the clock's hands anxiously as they crept slowly, but steadily, round the dial, yellow with age and service.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Yet who could blame the little fellow if his heart throbbed with unwonted vigour all that morning, and that he watched the clock's hands anxiously as they crept slowly, but steadily, round the dial, yellow with age and service.
inflected form of “creep” — move slowly; in the case of people or animals with the body near the ground
From this reading Yet who could blame the little fellow if his heart throbbed with unwonted vigour all that morning, and that he watched the clock's hands anxiously as they crept slowly, but steadily, round the dial, yellow with age and service.
defiantadjectiveUS /dɪˈfaɪənt/
boldly resisting authority or an opposing force
From this reading Frank had adopted an unconcerned, if not defiant air, which told plainly enough that he had no idea of submitting quietly to the inevitable ordeal.
dialnounUS /ˈdaɪəl/
the face of a timepiece; graduated to show the hours
From this reading Yet who could blame the little fellow if his heart throbbed with unwonted vigour all that morning, and that he watched the clock's hands anxiously as they crept slowly, but steadily, round the dial, yellow with age and service.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Frank had adopted an unconcerned, if not defiant air, which told plainly enough that he had no idea of submitting quietly to the inevitable ordeal.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Mrs. Lloyd gave Bert a more than usually affectionate kiss as he started off for school next morning, and his father called after him:
a boy or man
From this reading Yet who could blame the little fellow if his heart throbbed with unwonted vigour all that morning, and that he watched the clock's hands anxiously as they crept slowly, but steadily, round the dial, yellow with age and service.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Mrs. Lloyd gave Bert a more than usually affectionate kiss as he started off for school next morning, and his father called after him:
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading Frank had adopted an unconcerned, if not defiant air, which told plainly enough that he had no idea of submitting quietly to the inevitable ordeal.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Mrs. Lloyd gave Bert a more than usually affectionate kiss as he started off for school next morning, and his father called after him:
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Frank had adopted an unconcerned, if not defiant air, which told plainly enough that he had no idea of submitting quietly to the inevitable ordeal.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Yet who could blame the little fellow if his heart throbbed with unwonted vigour all that morning, and that he watched the clock's hands anxiously as they crept slowly, but steadily, round the dial, yellow with age and service.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mrs. Lloyd gave Bert a more than usually affectionate kiss as he started off for school next morning, and his father called after him:
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Yet who could blame the little fellow if his heart throbbed with unwonted vigour all that morning, and that he watched the clock's hands anxiously as they crept slowly, but steadily, round the dial, yellow with age and service.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Mrs. Lloyd gave Bert a more than usually affectionate kiss as he started off for school next morning, and his father called after him:
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Lloyd gave Bert a more than usually affectionate kiss as he started off for school next morning, and his father called after him:
HOISTINGverbUS /ˈhɔɪstɪŋ/
-ing form of “hoist” — raise or haul up with or as if with mechanical help
From this reading THE HOISTING.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Frank had adopted an unconcerned, if not defiant air, which told plainly enough that he had no idea of submitting quietly to the inevitable ordeal.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Yet who could blame the little fellow if his heart throbbed with unwonted vigour all that morning, and that he watched the clock's hands anxiously as they crept slowly, but steadily, round the dial, yellow with age and service.
inevitableadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈnevətəbəl/
incapable of being avoided or prevented
From this reading Frank had adopted an unconcerned, if not defiant air, which told plainly enough that he had no idea of submitting quietly to the inevitable ordeal.
the act of caressing with the lips (or an instance thereof)
From this reading Mrs. Lloyd gave Bert a more than usually affectionate kiss as he started off for school next morning, and his father called after him:
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "Remember, Bert, quit you like a man."
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Yet who could blame the little fellow if his heart throbbed with unwonted vigour all that morning, and that he watched the clock's hands anxiously as they crept slowly, but steadily, round the dial, yellow with age and service.
LloydnounUS /lɔɪd/
United States comic actor in silent films; he used physical danger as a source of comedy (1893-1971)
From this reading Mrs. Lloyd gave Bert a more than usually affectionate kiss as he started off for school next morning, and his father called after him:
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "Remember, Bert, quit you like a man."
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Mrs. Lloyd gave Bert a more than usually affectionate kiss as he started off for school next morning, and his father called after him:
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Mrs. Lloyd gave Bert a more than usually affectionate kiss as he started off for school next morning, and his father called after him:
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Lloyd gave Bert a more than usually affectionate kiss as he started off for school next morning, and his father called after him:
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Mrs. Lloyd gave Bert a more than usually affectionate kiss as he started off for school next morning, and his father called after him:
not any; not one
From this reading Frank had adopted an unconcerned, if not defiant air, which told plainly enough that he had no idea of submitting quietly to the inevitable ordeal.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Frank had adopted an unconcerned, if not defiant air, which told plainly enough that he had no idea of submitting quietly to the inevitable ordeal.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Frank had adopted an unconcerned, if not defiant air, which told plainly enough that he had no idea of submitting quietly to the inevitable ordeal.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Mrs. Lloyd gave Bert a more than usually affectionate kiss as he started off for school next morning, and his father called after him:
ordealnounUS /ɔːrˈdiːl/
a severe or trying experience
From this reading Frank had adopted an unconcerned, if not defiant air, which told plainly enough that he had no idea of submitting quietly to the inevitable ordeal.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading Frank had adopted an unconcerned, if not defiant air, which told plainly enough that he had no idea of submitting quietly to the inevitable ordeal.
with low volume
From this reading Frank had adopted an unconcerned, if not defiant air, which told plainly enough that he had no idea of submitting quietly to the inevitable ordeal.
put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading "Remember, Bert, quit you like a man."
To recall to mind.
From this reading "Remember, Bert, quit you like a man."
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading Yet who could blame the little fellow if his heart throbbed with unwonted vigour all that morning, and that he watched the clock's hands anxiously as they crept slowly, but steadily, round the dial, yellow with age and service.
an educational institution
From this reading Mrs. Lloyd gave Bert a more than usually affectionate kiss as he started off for school next morning, and his father called after him:
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading Yet who could blame the little fellow if his heart throbbed with unwonted vigour all that morning, and that he watched the clock's hands anxiously as they crept slowly, but steadily, round the dial, yellow with age and service.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading Yet who could blame the little fellow if his heart throbbed with unwonted vigour all that morning, and that he watched the clock's hands anxiously as they crept slowly, but steadily, round the dial, yellow with age and service.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Mrs. Lloyd gave Bert a more than usually affectionate kiss as he started off for school next morning, and his father called after him:
at a steady rate or pace
From this reading Yet who could blame the little fellow if his heart throbbed with unwonted vigour all that morning, and that he watched the clock's hands anxiously as they crept slowly, but steadily, round the dial, yellow with age and service.
submittingverbUS /səbˈmɪtɪŋ/
inflected form of “submit” — refer for judgment or consideration
From this reading Frank had adopted an unconcerned, if not defiant air, which told plainly enough that he had no idea of submitting quietly to the inevitable ordeal.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Mrs. Lloyd gave Bert a more than usually affectionate kiss as he started off for school next morning, and his father called after him:
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Yet who could blame the little fellow if his heart throbbed with unwonted vigour all that morning, and that he watched the clock's hands anxiously as they crept slowly, but steadily, round the dial, yellow with age and service.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE HOISTING.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Yet who could blame the little fellow if his heart throbbed with unwonted vigour all that morning, and that he watched the clock's hands anxiously as they crept slowly, but steadily, round the dial, yellow with age and service.
throbbed
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Yet who could blame the little fellow if his heart throbbed with unwonted vigour all that morning, and that he watched the clock's hands anxiously as they crept slowly, but steadily, round the dial, yellow with age and service.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Frank had adopted an unconcerned, if not defiant air, which told plainly enough that he had no idea of submitting quietly to the inevitable ordeal.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Frank had adopted an unconcerned, if not defiant air, which told plainly enough that he had no idea of submitting quietly to the inevitable ordeal.
unconcernedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnkənˈsɜːrnd/
lacking in interest or care or feeling
From this reading Frank had adopted an unconcerned, if not defiant air, which told plainly enough that he had no idea of submitting quietly to the inevitable ordeal.
unwontedadjective
unaccustomed or unusual
From this reading Yet who could blame the little fellow if his heart throbbed with unwonted vigour all that morning, and that he watched the clock's hands anxiously as they crept slowly, but steadily, round the dial, yellow with age and service.
under normal conditions
From this reading Mrs. Lloyd gave Bert a more than usually affectionate kiss as he started off for school next morning, and his father called after him:
vigournoun
forceful exertion
From this reading Yet who could blame the little fellow if his heart throbbed with unwonted vigour all that morning, and that he watched the clock's hands anxiously as they crept slowly, but steadily, round the dial, yellow with age and service.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading Yet who could blame the little fellow if his heart throbbed with unwonted vigour all that morning, and that he watched the clock's hands anxiously as they crept slowly, but steadily, round the dial, yellow with age and service.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Frank had adopted an unconcerned, if not defiant air, which told plainly enough that he had no idea of submitting quietly to the inevitable ordeal.
which person or people
From this reading Yet who could blame the little fellow if his heart throbbed with unwonted vigour all that morning, and that he watched the clock's hands anxiously as they crept slowly, but steadily, round the dial, yellow with age and service.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Yet who could blame the little fellow if his heart throbbed with unwonted vigour all that morning, and that he watched the clock's hands anxiously as they crept slowly, but steadily, round the dial, yellow with age and service.
of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk
From this reading Yet who could blame the little fellow if his heart throbbed with unwonted vigour all that morning, and that he watched the clock's hands anxiously as they crept slowly, but steadily, round the dial, yellow with age and service.
but in spite of that
From this reading Yet who could blame the little fellow if his heart throbbed with unwonted vigour all that morning, and that he watched the clock's hands anxiously as they crept slowly, but steadily, round the dial, yellow with age and service.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Remember, Bert, quit you like a man."
