used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading RAIDING THE PANTRY As a matter of fact, Teddy and Ferd and all the other boys, too, were left out in the cold more than even they had expected.
anew
From this reading But when the first excitement was over, the boys had gone home, and everything was quiet again, they could not help feeling sorry that Chet had not kept the Codfish when he had him.
(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 RAIDING THE PANTRY As a matter of fact, Teddy and Ferd and all the other boys, too, were left out in the cold more than even they had expected.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading RAIDING THE PANTRY As a matter of fact, Teddy and Ferd and all the other boys, too, were left out in the cold more than even they had expected.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading And Miss Walters, though she said nothing to the girls, was more worried than any of them.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading And as for the girls--well, they hung around Chet, showering him with questions and praise until it was really a wonder they did not spoil him entirely.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading RAIDING THE PANTRY As a matter of fact, Teddy and Ferd and all the other boys, too, were left out in the cold more than even they had expected.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading RAIDING THE PANTRY As a matter of fact, Teddy and Ferd and all the other boys, too, were left out in the cold more than even they had expected.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But when the first excitement was over, the boys had gone home, and everything was quiet again, they could not help feeling sorry that Chet had not kept the Codfish when he had him.
Chet
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From this reading And as for the girls--well, they hung around Chet, showering him with questions and praise until it was really a wonder they did not spoil him entirely.
Codfishnoun
lean white flesh of important North Atlantic food fish; usually baked or poached
From this reading But when the first excitement was over, the boys had gone home, and everything was quiet again, they could not help feeling sorry that Chet had not kept the Codfish when he had him.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading RAIDING THE PANTRY As a matter of fact, Teddy and Ferd and all the other boys, too, were left out in the cold more than even they had expected.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading But when the first excitement was over, the boys had gone home, and everything was quiet again, they could not help feeling sorry that Chet had not kept the Codfish when he had him.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading And as for the girls--well, they hung around Chet, showering him with questions and praise until it was really a wonder they did not spoil him entirely.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading And as for the girls--well, they hung around Chet, showering him with questions and praise until it was really a wonder they did not spoil him entirely.
divisible by two
From this reading RAIDING THE PANTRY As a matter of fact, Teddy and Ferd and all the other boys, too, were left out in the cold more than even they had expected.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading But when the first excitement was over, the boys had gone home, and everything was quiet again, they could not help feeling sorry that Chet had not kept the Codfish when he had him.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading But when the first excitement was over, the boys had gone home, and everything was quiet again, they could not help feeling sorry that Chet had not kept the Codfish when he had him.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading RAIDING THE PANTRY As a matter of fact, Teddy and Ferd and all the other boys, too, were left out in the cold more than even they had expected.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading RAIDING THE PANTRY As a matter of fact, Teddy and Ferd and all the other boys, too, were left out in the cold more than even they had expected.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading But when the first excitement was over, the boys had gone home, and everything was quiet again, they could not help feeling sorry that Chet had not kept the Codfish when he had him.
Ferd
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From this reading RAIDING THE PANTRY As a matter of fact, Teddy and Ferd and all the other boys, too, were left out in the cold more than even they had expected.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading But when the first excitement was over, the boys had gone home, and everything was quiet again, they could not help feeling sorry that Chet had not kept the Codfish when he had him.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading And as for the girls--well, they hung around Chet, showering him with questions and praise until it was really a wonder they did not spoil him entirely.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading And as for the girls--well, they hung around Chet, showering him with questions and praise until it was really a wonder they did not spoil him entirely.
destroyed or killed
From this reading But when the first excitement was over, the boys had gone home, and everything was quiet again, they could not help feeling sorry that Chet had not kept the Codfish when he had him.
greetedverbUS /ˈɡriːtəd/
past form of “greet” — express greetings upon meeting someone
From this reading Miss Race greeted rapturously the return of her money.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading RAIDING THE PANTRY As a matter of fact, Teddy and Ferd and all the other boys, too, were left out in the cold more than even they had expected.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But when the first excitement was over, the boys had gone home, and everything was quiet again, they could not help feeling sorry that Chet had not kept the Codfish when he had him.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading But when the first excitement was over, the boys had gone home, and everything was quiet again, they could not help feeling sorry that Chet had not kept the Codfish when he had him.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Miss Race greeted rapturously the return of her money.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading And as for the girls--well, they hung around Chet, showering him with questions and praise until it was really a wonder they did not spoil him entirely.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading But when the first excitement was over, the boys had gone home, and everything was quiet again, they could not help feeling sorry that Chet had not kept the Codfish when he had him.
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading And as for the girls--well, they hung around Chet, showering him with questions and praise until it was really a wonder they did not spoil him entirely.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading RAIDING THE PANTRY As a matter of fact, Teddy and Ferd and all the other boys, too, were left out in the cold more than even they had expected.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading And as for the girls--well, they hung around Chet, showering him with questions and praise until it was really a wonder they did not spoil him entirely.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading But when the first excitement was over, the boys had gone home, and everything was quiet again, they could not help feeling sorry that Chet had not kept the Codfish when he had him.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading RAIDING THE PANTRY As a matter of fact, Teddy and Ferd and all the other boys, too, were left out in the cold more than even they had expected.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading RAIDING THE PANTRY As a matter of fact, Teddy and Ferd and all the other boys, too, were left out in the cold more than even they had expected.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Miss Race greeted rapturously the return of her money.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading Miss Race greeted rapturously the return of her money.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading RAIDING THE PANTRY As a matter of fact, Teddy and Ferd and all the other boys, too, were left out in the cold more than even they had expected.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading And as for the girls--well, they hung around Chet, showering him with questions and praise until it was really a wonder they did not spoil him entirely.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading And Miss Walters, though she said nothing to the girls, was more worried than any of them.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading RAIDING THE PANTRY As a matter of fact, Teddy and Ferd and all the other boys, too, were left out in the cold more than even they had expected.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading RAIDING THE PANTRY As a matter of fact, Teddy and Ferd and all the other boys, too, were left out in the cold more than even they had expected.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading RAIDING THE PANTRY As a matter of fact, Teddy and Ferd and all the other boys, too, were left out in the cold more than even they had expected.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading But when the first excitement was over, the boys had gone home, and everything was quiet again, they could not help feeling sorry that Chet had not kept the Codfish when he had him.
PANTRYnounUS /ˈpæntri/
a small storeroom for storing foods or wines
From this reading RAIDING THE PANTRY As a matter of fact, Teddy and Ferd and all the other boys, too, were left out in the cold more than even they had expected.
an expression of approval and commendation
From this reading And as for the girls--well, they hung around Chet, showering him with questions and praise until it was really a wonder they did not spoil him entirely.
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading And as for the girls--well, they hung around Chet, showering him with questions and praise until it was really a wonder they did not spoil him entirely.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading But when the first excitement was over, the boys had gone home, and everything was quiet again, they could not help feeling sorry that Chet had not kept the Codfish when he had him.
any competition
From this reading Miss Race greeted rapturously the return of her money.
RAIDINGadjectiveUS /ˈreɪdɪŋ/
characterized by plundering or pillaging or marauding
From this reading RAIDING THE PANTRY As a matter of fact, Teddy and Ferd and all the other boys, too, were left out in the cold more than even they had expected.
rapturouslyadverb
in an ecstatic manner
From this reading Miss Race greeted rapturously the return of her money.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading And as for the girls--well, they hung around Chet, showering him with questions and praise until it was really a wonder they did not spoil him entirely.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Miss Race greeted rapturously the return of her money.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading And Miss Walters, though she said nothing to the girls, was more worried than any of them.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading And Miss Walters, though she said nothing to the girls, was more worried than any of them.
showeringverbUS /ˈʃaʊərɪŋ/
-ing form of “shower” — expend profusely; also used with abstract nouns
From this reading And as for the girls--well, they hung around Chet, showering him with questions and praise until it was really a wonder they did not spoil him entirely.
sorryadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːri/
feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone
From this reading But when the first excitement was over, the boys had gone home, and everything was quiet again, they could not help feeling sorry that Chet had not kept the Codfish when he had him.
spoilverbUS /spɔɪl/
make a mess of, destroy or ruin
From this reading And as for the girls--well, they hung around Chet, showering him with questions and praise until it was really a wonder they did not spoil him entirely.
TeddynounUS /ˈtedi/
plaything consisting of a child's toy bear (usually plush and stuffed with soft materials)
From this reading RAIDING THE PANTRY As a matter of fact, Teddy and Ferd and all the other boys, too, were left out in the cold more than even they had expected.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading RAIDING THE PANTRY As a matter of fact, Teddy and Ferd and all the other boys, too, were left out in the cold more than even they had expected.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But when the first excitement was over, the boys had gone home, and everything was quiet again, they could not help feeling sorry that Chet had not kept the Codfish when he had him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading RAIDING THE PANTRY As a matter of fact, Teddy and Ferd and all the other boys, too, were left out in the cold more than even they had expected.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading And Miss Walters, though she said nothing to the girls, was more worried than any of them.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading RAIDING THE PANTRY As a matter of fact, Teddy and Ferd and all the other boys, too, were left out in the cold more than even they had expected.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading And Miss Walters, though she said nothing to the girls, was more worried than any of them.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading And Miss Walters, though she said nothing to the girls, was more worried than any of them.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading RAIDING THE PANTRY As a matter of fact, Teddy and Ferd and all the other boys, too, were left out in the cold more than even they had expected.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading And as for the girls--well, they hung around Chet, showering him with questions and praise until it was really a wonder they did not spoil him entirely.
WaltersnounUS /ˈwɔːltərz/
plural of “walter” — German conductor (1876-1962)
From this reading And Miss Walters, though she said nothing to the girls, was more worried than any of them.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading And as for the girls--well, they hung around Chet, showering him with questions and praise until it was really a wonder they did not spoil him entirely.
(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 And as for the girls--well, they hung around Chet, showering him with questions and praise until it was really a wonder they did not spoil him entirely.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading RAIDING THE PANTRY As a matter of fact, Teddy and Ferd and all the other boys, too, were left out in the cold more than even they had expected.
at the time that
From this reading But when the first excitement was over, the boys had gone home, and everything was quiet again, they could not help feeling sorry that Chet had not kept the Codfish when he had him.
in the company of; together with
From this reading And as for the girls--well, they hung around Chet, showering him with questions and praise until it was really a wonder they did not spoil him entirely.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading And as for the girls--well, they hung around Chet, showering him with questions and praise until it was really a wonder they did not spoil him entirely.
worriedadjectiveUS /ˈwɜːrid/
afflicted with or marked by anxious uneasiness or trouble or grief
From this reading And Miss Walters, though she said nothing to the girls, was more worried than any of them.
