used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading DAVE'S TIGER STORY The next night, while Dave, who had promised to tell them a tiger yarn, was pulling his "thinking cap" on tight, and trying to select his most fetching story, the boys gathered closer about him, and with hearts beating a little faster at the very mention of the word "tiger," prepared to listen.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading DAVE'S TIGER STORY The next night, while Dave, who had promised to tell them a tiger yarn, was pulling his "thinking cap" on tight, and trying to select his most fetching story, the boys gathered closer about him, and with hearts beating a little faster at the very mention of the word "tiger," prepared to listen.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading DAVE'S TIGER STORY The next night, while Dave, who had promised to tell them a tiger yarn, was pulling his "thinking cap" on tight, and trying to select his most fetching story, the boys gathered closer about him, and with hearts beating a little faster at the very mention of the word "tiger," prepared to listen.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading When he concluded by the tense look on his hearers' faces that the right moment had arrived, he plunged into THE STORY OF THE TIGER "One calm evening in the summertime, somewhat later than usual, a gentleman stepped from the train at a railroad station in a suburban town and walked up the street toward his home.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading DAVE'S TIGER STORY The next night, while Dave, who had promised to tell them a tiger yarn, was pulling his "thinking cap" on tight, and trying to select his most fetching story, the boys gathered closer about him, and with hearts beating a little faster at the very mention of the word "tiger," prepared to listen.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading In a short time the deadly stillness roused him, and he noticed, wonderingly, that he was the only person to be seen on the streets.
the act of overcoming or outdoing
From this reading DAVE'S TIGER STORY The next night, while Dave, who had promised to tell them a tiger yarn, was pulling his "thinking cap" on tight, and trying to select his most fetching story, the boys gathered closer about him, and with hearts beating a little faster at the very mention of the word "tiger," prepared to listen.
bloodthirstinessnoun
a disposition to shed blood
From this reading At last Dave looked up, and in order to make his story a trifle more thrilling, gave a little talk on the bloodthirstiness of his majesty, the tiger.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading DAVE'S TIGER STORY The next night, while Dave, who had promised to tell them a tiger yarn, was pulling his "thinking cap" on tight, and trying to select his most fetching story, the boys gathered closer about him, and with hearts beating a little faster at the very mention of the word "tiger," prepared to listen.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading Deep in thoughts of business, he did not notice at first that a most unusual silence pervaded the town.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading When he concluded by the tense look on his hearers' faces that the right moment had arrived, he plunged into THE STORY OF THE TIGER "One calm evening in the summertime, somewhat later than usual, a gentleman stepped from the train at a railroad station in a suburban town and walked up the street toward his home.
make calm or still
From this reading When he concluded by the tense look on his hearers' faces that the right moment had arrived, he plunged into THE STORY OF THE TIGER "One calm evening in the summertime, somewhat later than usual, a gentleman stepped from the train at a railroad station in a suburban town and walked up the street toward his home.
a tight-fitting headdress
From this reading DAVE'S TIGER STORY The next night, while Dave, who had promised to tell them a tiger yarn, was pulling his "thinking cap" on tight, and trying to select his most fetching story, the boys gathered closer about him, and with hearts beating a little faster at the very mention of the word "tiger," prepared to listen.
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading DAVE'S TIGER STORY The next night, while Dave, who had promised to tell them a tiger yarn, was pulling his "thinking cap" on tight, and trying to select his most fetching story, the boys gathered closer about him, and with hearts beating a little faster at the very mention of the word "tiger," prepared to listen.
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading When he concluded by the tense look on his hearers' faces that the right moment had arrived, he plunged into THE STORY OF THE TIGER "One calm evening in the summertime, somewhat later than usual, a gentleman stepped from the train at a railroad station in a suburban town and walked up the street toward his home.
Dave
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DAVE'S
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causing or capable of causing death
From this reading In a short time the deadly stillness roused him, and he noticed, wonderingly, that he was the only person to be seen on the streets.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading Deep in thoughts of business, he did not notice at first that a most unusual silence pervaded the town.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Deep in thoughts of business, he did not notice at first that a most unusual silence pervaded the town.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading When he concluded by the tense look on his hearers' faces that the right moment had arrived, he plunged into THE STORY OF THE TIGER "One calm evening in the summertime, somewhat later than usual, a gentleman stepped from the train at a railroad station in a suburban town and walked up the street toward his home.
plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading When he concluded by the tense look on his hearers' faces that the right moment had arrived, he plunged into THE STORY OF THE TIGER "One calm evening in the summertime, somewhat later than usual, a gentleman stepped from the train at a railroad station in a suburban town and walked up the street toward his home.
fasteradverbUS /ˈfæstər/
more quickly
From this reading DAVE'S TIGER STORY The next night, while Dave, who had promised to tell them a tiger yarn, was pulling his "thinking cap" on tight, and trying to select his most fetching story, the boys gathered closer about him, and with hearts beating a little faster at the very mention of the word "tiger," prepared to listen.
fetchingadjectiveUS /ˈfetʃɪŋ/
very attractive; capturing interest
From this reading DAVE'S TIGER STORY The next night, while Dave, who had promised to tell them a tiger yarn, was pulling his "thinking cap" on tight, and trying to select his most fetching story, the boys gathered closer about him, and with hearts beating a little faster at the very mention of the word "tiger," prepared to listen.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Deep in thoughts of business, he did not notice at first that a most unusual silence pervaded the town.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
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brought together in one place
From this reading DAVE'S TIGER STORY The next night, while Dave, who had promised to tell them a tiger yarn, was pulling his "thinking cap" on tight, and trying to select his most fetching story, the boys gathered closer about him, and with hearts beating a little faster at the very mention of the word "tiger," prepared to listen.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading At last Dave looked up, and in order to make his story a trifle more thrilling, gave a little talk on the bloodthirstiness of his majesty, the tiger.
a man of refinement
From this reading When he concluded by the tense look on his hearers' faces that the right moment had arrived, he plunged into THE STORY OF THE TIGER "One calm evening in the summertime, somewhat later than usual, a gentleman stepped from the train at a railroad station in a suburban town and walked up the street toward his home.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading DAVE'S TIGER STORY The next night, while Dave, who had promised to tell them a tiger yarn, was pulling his "thinking cap" on tight, and trying to select his most fetching story, the boys gathered closer about him, and with hearts beating a little faster at the very mention of the word "tiger," prepared to listen.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When he concluded by the tense look on his hearers' faces that the right moment had arrived, he plunged into THE STORY OF THE TIGER "One calm evening in the summertime, somewhat later than usual, a gentleman stepped from the train at a railroad station in a suburban town and walked up the street toward his home.
hearersnounUS /ˈhiːrərz/
plural of “hearer” — someone who listens attentively
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a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades
From this reading DAVE'S TIGER STORY The next night, while Dave, who had promised to tell them a tiger yarn, was pulling his "thinking cap" on tight, and trying to select his most fetching story, the boys gathered closer about him, and with hearts beating a little faster at the very mention of the word "tiger," prepared to listen.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading DAVE'S TIGER STORY The next night, while Dave, who had promised to tell them a tiger yarn, was pulling his "thinking cap" on tight, and trying to select his most fetching story, the boys gathered closer about him, and with hearts beating a little faster at the very mention of the word "tiger," prepared to listen.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading DAVE'S TIGER STORY The next night, while Dave, who had promised to tell them a tiger yarn, was pulling his "thinking cap" on tight, and trying to select his most fetching story, the boys gathered closer about him, and with hearts beating a little faster at the very mention of the word "tiger," prepared to listen.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading When he concluded by the tense look on his hearers' faces that the right moment had arrived, he plunged into THE STORY OF THE TIGER "One calm evening in the summertime, somewhat later than usual, a gentleman stepped from the train at a railroad station in a suburban town and walked up the street toward his home.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading At last Dave looked up, and in order to make his story a trifle more thrilling, gave a little talk on the bloodthirstiness of his majesty, the tiger.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
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immediately past
From this reading At last Dave looked up, and in order to make his story a trifle more thrilling, gave a little talk on the bloodthirstiness of his majesty, the tiger.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading When he concluded by the tense look on his hearers' faces that the right moment had arrived, he plunged into THE STORY OF THE TIGER "One calm evening in the summertime, somewhat later than usual, a gentleman stepped from the train at a railroad station in a suburban town and walked up the street toward his home.
hear with intention
From this reading DAVE'S TIGER STORY The next night, while Dave, who had promised to tell them a tiger yarn, was pulling his "thinking cap" on tight, and trying to select his most fetching story, the boys gathered closer about him, and with hearts beating a little faster at the very mention of the word "tiger," prepared to listen.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading DAVE'S TIGER STORY The next night, while Dave, who had promised to tell them a tiger yarn, was pulling his "thinking cap" on tight, and trying to select his most fetching story, the boys gathered closer about him, and with hearts beating a little faster at the very mention of the word "tiger," prepared to listen.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading When he concluded by the tense look on his hearers' faces that the right moment had arrived, he plunged into THE STORY OF THE TIGER "One calm evening in the summertime, somewhat later than usual, a gentleman stepped from the train at a railroad station in a suburban town and walked up the street toward his home.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading At last Dave looked up, and in order to make his story a trifle more thrilling, gave a little talk on the bloodthirstiness of his majesty, the tiger.
impressiveness in scale or proportion
From this reading At last Dave looked up, and in order to make his story a trifle more thrilling, gave a little talk on the bloodthirstiness of his majesty, the tiger.
engage in
From this reading At last Dave looked up, and in order to make his story a trifle more thrilling, gave a little talk on the bloodthirstiness of his majesty, the tiger.
make reference to
From this reading DAVE'S TIGER STORY The next night, while Dave, who had promised to tell them a tiger yarn, was pulling his "thinking cap" on tight, and trying to select his most fetching story, the boys gathered closer about him, and with hearts beating a little faster at the very mention of the word "tiger," prepared to listen.
a particular point in time
From this reading When he concluded by the tense look on his hearers' faces that the right moment had arrived, he plunged into THE STORY OF THE TIGER "One calm evening in the summertime, somewhat later than usual, a gentleman stepped from the train at a railroad station in a suburban town and walked up the street toward his home.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading At last Dave looked up, and in order to make his story a trifle more thrilling, gave a little talk on the bloodthirstiness of his majesty, the tiger.
used to form the superlative
From this reading DAVE'S TIGER STORY The next night, while Dave, who had promised to tell them a tiger yarn, was pulling his "thinking cap" on tight, and trying to select his most fetching story, the boys gathered closer about him, and with hearts beating a little faster at the very mention of the word "tiger," prepared to listen.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading DAVE'S TIGER STORY The next night, while Dave, who had promised to tell them a tiger yarn, was pulling his "thinking cap" on tight, and trying to select his most fetching story, the boys gathered closer about him, and with hearts beating a little faster at the very mention of the word "tiger," prepared to listen.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading DAVE'S TIGER STORY The next night, while Dave, who had promised to tell them a tiger yarn, was pulling his "thinking cap" on tight, and trying to select his most fetching story, the boys gathered closer about him, and with hearts beating a little faster at the very mention of the word "tiger," prepared to listen.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Deep in thoughts of business, he did not notice at first that a most unusual silence pervaded the town.
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading Deep in thoughts of business, he did not notice at first that a most unusual silence pervaded the town.
being perceived or observed
From this reading In a short time the deadly stillness roused him, and he noticed, wonderingly, that he was the only person to be seen on the streets.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading DAVE'S TIGER STORY The next night, while Dave, who had promised to tell them a tiger yarn, was pulling his "thinking cap" on tight, and trying to select his most fetching story, the boys gathered closer about him, and with hearts beating a little faster at the very mention of the word "tiger," prepared to listen.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading DAVE'S TIGER STORY The next night, while Dave, who had promised to tell them a tiger yarn, was pulling his "thinking cap" on tight, and trying to select his most fetching story, the boys gathered closer about him, and with hearts beating a little faster at the very mention of the word "tiger," prepared to listen.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
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and nothing more
From this reading In a short time the deadly stillness roused him, and he noticed, wonderingly, that he was the only person to be seen on the streets.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading At last Dave looked up, and in order to make his story a trifle more thrilling, gave a little talk on the bloodthirstiness of his majesty, the tiger.
a human being
From this reading In a short time the deadly stillness roused him, and he noticed, wonderingly, that he was the only person to be seen on the streets.
pervadedverbUS /pərˈveɪdɪd/
past form of “pervade” — spread or diffuse through
From this reading Deep in thoughts of business, he did not notice at first that a most unusual silence pervaded the town.
past form of “plunge” — thrust or throw into
From this reading When he concluded by the tense look on his hearers' faces that the right moment had arrived, he plunged into THE STORY OF THE TIGER "One calm evening in the summertime, somewhat later than usual, a gentleman stepped from the train at a railroad station in a suburban town and walked up the street toward his home.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading DAVE'S TIGER STORY The next night, while Dave, who had promised to tell them a tiger yarn, was pulling his "thinking cap" on tight, and trying to select his most fetching story, the boys gathered closer about him, and with hearts beating a little faster at the very mention of the word "tiger," prepared to listen.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading DAVE'S TIGER STORY The next night, while Dave, who had promised to tell them a tiger yarn, was pulling his "thinking cap" on tight, and trying to select his most fetching story, the boys gathered closer about him, and with hearts beating a little faster at the very mention of the word "tiger," prepared to listen.
the act of pulling; applying force to move something toward or with you
From this reading DAVE'S TIGER STORY The next night, while Dave, who had promised to tell them a tiger yarn, was pulling his "thinking cap" on tight, and trying to select his most fetching story, the boys gathered closer about him, and with hearts beating a little faster at the very mention of the word "tiger," prepared to listen.
railroadnounUS /ˈreɪlroʊd/
line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight
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precisely, exactly
From this reading When he concluded by the tense look on his hearers' faces that the right moment had arrived, he plunged into THE STORY OF THE TIGER "One calm evening in the summertime, somewhat later than usual, a gentleman stepped from the train at a railroad station in a suburban town and walked up the street toward his home.
past form of “rouse” — become active
From this reading In a short time the deadly stillness roused him, and he noticed, wonderingly, that he was the only person to be seen on the streets.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading In a short time the deadly stillness roused him, and he noticed, wonderingly, that he was the only person to be seen on the streets.
selectadjectiveUS /səˈlekt/
of superior grade
From this reading DAVE'S TIGER STORY The next night, while Dave, who had promised to tell them a tiger yarn, was pulling his "thinking cap" on tight, and trying to select his most fetching story, the boys gathered closer about him, and with hearts beating a little faster at the very mention of the word "tiger," prepared to listen.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading In a short time the deadly stillness roused him, and he noticed, wonderingly, that he was the only person to be seen on the streets.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading Deep in thoughts of business, he did not notice at first that a most unusual silence pervaded the town.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading When he concluded by the tense look on his hearers' faces that the right moment had arrived, he plunged into THE STORY OF THE TIGER "One calm evening in the summertime, somewhat later than usual, a gentleman stepped from the train at a railroad station in a suburban town and walked up the street toward his home.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading When he concluded by the tense look on his hearers' faces that the right moment had arrived, he plunged into THE STORY OF THE TIGER "One calm evening in the summertime, somewhat later than usual, a gentleman stepped from the train at a railroad station in a suburban town and walked up the street toward his home.
inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step
From this reading When he concluded by the tense look on his hearers' faces that the right moment had arrived, he plunged into THE STORY OF THE TIGER "One calm evening in the summertime, somewhat later than usual, a gentleman stepped from the train at a railroad station in a suburban town and walked up the street toward his home.
stillnessnounUS /ˈstɪlnəs/
(poetic) tranquil silence
From this reading In a short time the deadly stillness roused him, and he noticed, wonderingly, that he was the only person to be seen on the streets.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading DAVE'S TIGER STORY The next night, while Dave, who had promised to tell them a tiger yarn, was pulling his "thinking cap" on tight, and trying to select his most fetching story, the boys gathered closer about him, and with hearts beating a little faster at the very mention of the word "tiger," prepared to listen.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading When he concluded by the tense look on his hearers' faces that the right moment had arrived, he plunged into THE STORY OF THE TIGER "One calm evening in the summertime, somewhat later than usual, a gentleman stepped from the train at a railroad station in a suburban town and walked up the street toward his home.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading In a short time the deadly stillness roused him, and he noticed, wonderingly, that he was the only person to be seen on the streets.
suburbanadjectiveUS /səˈbɜːrbən/
relating to or characteristic of or situated in suburbs
From this reading When he concluded by the tense look on his hearers' faces that the right moment had arrived, he plunged into THE STORY OF THE TIGER "One calm evening in the summertime, somewhat later than usual, a gentleman stepped from the train at a railroad station in a suburban town and walked up the street toward his home.
summertimenounUS /ˈsʌmərtaɪm/
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading When he concluded by the tense look on his hearers' faces that the right moment had arrived, he plunged into THE STORY OF THE TIGER "One calm evening in the summertime, somewhat later than usual, a gentleman stepped from the train at a railroad station in a suburban town and walked up the street toward his home.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading At last Dave looked up, and in order to make his story a trifle more thrilling, gave a little talk on the bloodthirstiness of his majesty, the tiger.
express in words
From this reading DAVE'S TIGER STORY The next night, while Dave, who had promised to tell them a tiger yarn, was pulling his "thinking cap" on tight, and trying to select his most fetching story, the boys gathered closer about him, and with hearts beating a little faster at the very mention of the word "tiger," prepared to listen.
tensenounUS /tens/
a grammatical category of verbs used to express distinctions of time
From this reading When he concluded by the tense look on his hearers' faces that the right moment had arrived, he plunged into THE STORY OF THE TIGER "One calm evening in the summertime, somewhat later than usual, a gentleman stepped from the train at a railroad station in a suburban town and walked up the street toward his home.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading When he concluded by the tense look on his hearers' faces that the right moment had arrived, he plunged into THE STORY OF THE TIGER "One calm evening in the summertime, somewhat later than usual, a gentleman stepped from the train at a railroad station in a suburban town and walked up the street toward his home.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When he concluded by the tense look on his hearers' faces that the right moment had arrived, he plunged into THE STORY OF THE TIGER "One calm evening in the summertime, somewhat later than usual, a gentleman stepped from the train at a railroad station in a suburban town and walked up the street toward his home.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading DAVE'S TIGER STORY The next night, while Dave, who had promised to tell them a tiger yarn, was pulling his "thinking cap" on tight, and trying to select his most fetching story, the boys gathered closer about him, and with hearts beating a little faster at the very mention of the word "tiger," prepared to listen.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading DAVE'S TIGER STORY The next night, while Dave, who had promised to tell them a tiger yarn, was pulling his "thinking cap" on tight, and trying to select his most fetching story, the boys gathered closer about him, and with hearts beating a little faster at the very mention of the word "tiger," prepared to listen.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading DAVE'S TIGER STORY The next night, while Dave, who had promised to tell them a tiger yarn, was pulling his "thinking cap" on tight, and trying to select his most fetching story, the boys gathered closer about him, and with hearts beating a little faster at the very mention of the word "tiger," prepared to listen.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Deep in thoughts of business, he did not notice at first that a most unusual silence pervaded the town.
thrillingadjectiveUS /ˈθrɪlɪŋ/
causing a surge of emotion or excitement
From this reading At last Dave looked up, and in order to make his story a trifle more thrilling, gave a little talk on the bloodthirstiness of his majesty, the tiger.
TIGERnounUS /ˈtaɪɡər/
a fierce or audacious person
From this reading DAVE'S TIGER STORY The next night, while Dave, who had promised to tell them a tiger yarn, was pulling his "thinking cap" on tight, and trying to select his most fetching story, the boys gathered closer about him, and with hearts beating a little faster at the very mention of the word "tiger," prepared to listen.
closely constrained or constricted or constricting
From this reading DAVE'S TIGER STORY The next night, while Dave, who had promised to tell them a tiger yarn, was pulling his "thinking cap" on tight, and trying to select his most fetching story, the boys gathered closer about him, and with hearts beating a little faster at the very mention of the word "tiger," prepared to listen.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading In a short time the deadly stillness roused him, and he noticed, wonderingly, that he was the only person to be seen on the streets.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading DAVE'S TIGER STORY The next night, while Dave, who had promised to tell them a tiger yarn, was pulling his "thinking cap" on tight, and trying to select his most fetching story, the boys gathered closer about him, and with hearts beating a little faster at the very mention of the word "tiger," prepared to listen.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading When he concluded by the tense look on his hearers' faces that the right moment had arrived, he plunged into THE STORY OF THE TIGER "One calm evening in the summertime, somewhat later than usual, a gentleman stepped from the train at a railroad station in a suburban town and walked up the street toward his home.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
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create by training and teaching
From this reading When he concluded by the tense look on his hearers' faces that the right moment had arrived, he plunged into THE STORY OF THE TIGER "One calm evening in the summertime, somewhat later than usual, a gentleman stepped from the train at a railroad station in a suburban town and walked up the street toward his home.
a cold pudding made of layers of sponge cake spread with fruit or jelly; may be decorated with nuts, cream, or chocolate
From this reading At last Dave looked up, and in order to make his story a trifle more thrilling, gave a little talk on the bloodthirstiness of his majesty, the tiger.
hard to endure
From this reading DAVE'S TIGER STORY The next night, while Dave, who had promised to tell them a tiger yarn, was pulling his "thinking cap" on tight, and trying to select his most fetching story, the boys gathered closer about him, and with hearts beating a little faster at the very mention of the word "tiger," prepared to listen.
not usual or common or ordinary
From this reading Deep in thoughts of business, he did not notice at first that a most unusual silence pervaded the town.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading At last Dave looked up, and in order to make his story a trifle more thrilling, gave a little talk on the bloodthirstiness of his majesty, the tiger.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading When he concluded by the tense look on his hearers' faces that the right moment had arrived, he plunged into THE STORY OF THE TIGER "One calm evening in the summertime, somewhat later than usual, a gentleman stepped from the train at a railroad station in a suburban town and walked up the street toward his home.
precisely as stated
From this reading DAVE'S TIGER STORY The next night, while Dave, who had promised to tell them a tiger yarn, was pulling his "thinking cap" on tight, and trying to select his most fetching story, the boys gathered closer about him, and with hearts beating a little faster at the very mention of the word "tiger," prepared to listen.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading When he concluded by the tense look on his hearers' faces that the right moment had arrived, he plunged into THE STORY OF THE TIGER "One calm evening in the summertime, somewhat later than usual, a gentleman stepped from the train at a railroad station in a suburban town and walked up the street toward his home.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading DAVE'S TIGER STORY The next night, while Dave, who had promised to tell them a tiger yarn, was pulling his "thinking cap" on tight, and trying to select his most fetching story, the boys gathered closer about him, and with hearts beating a little faster at the very mention of the word "tiger," prepared to listen.
at the time that
From this reading When he concluded by the tense look on his hearers' faces that the right moment had arrived, he plunged into THE STORY OF THE TIGER "One calm evening in the summertime, somewhat later than usual, a gentleman stepped from the train at a railroad station in a suburban town and walked up the street toward his home.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading DAVE'S TIGER STORY The next night, while Dave, who had promised to tell them a tiger yarn, was pulling his "thinking cap" on tight, and trying to select his most fetching story, the boys gathered closer about him, and with hearts beating a little faster at the very mention of the word "tiger," prepared to listen.
which person or people
From this reading DAVE'S TIGER STORY The next night, while Dave, who had promised to tell them a tiger yarn, was pulling his "thinking cap" on tight, and trying to select his most fetching story, the boys gathered closer about him, and with hearts beating a little faster at the very mention of the word "tiger," prepared to listen.
in the company of; together with
From this reading DAVE'S TIGER STORY The next night, while Dave, who had promised to tell them a tiger yarn, was pulling his "thinking cap" on tight, and trying to select his most fetching story, the boys gathered closer about him, and with hearts beating a little faster at the very mention of the word "tiger," prepared to listen.
wonderinglyadverb
in a curious and questioning manner
From this reading In a short time the deadly stillness roused him, and he noticed, wonderingly, that he was the only person to be seen on the streets.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading DAVE'S TIGER STORY The next night, while Dave, who had promised to tell them a tiger yarn, was pulling his "thinking cap" on tight, and trying to select his most fetching story, the boys gathered closer about him, and with hearts beating a little faster at the very mention of the word "tiger," prepared to listen.
yarnnounUS /jɑːrn/
the act of giving an account describing incidents or a course of events
From this reading DAVE'S TIGER STORY The next night, while Dave, who had promised to tell them a tiger yarn, was pulling his "thinking cap" on tight, and trying to select his most fetching story, the boys gathered closer about him, and with hearts beating a little faster at the very mention of the word "tiger," prepared to listen.
