used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He was sitting in the little room at the base of the tower which was his living room, smoking a great corn-cob pipe and idly turning over the pages of a book.
anew
From this reading "Well, well!" he cried, his great voice filling the room like thunder, "here's my little girl come back to me again.
how long something has existed
From this reading I was beginning to think you'd deserted your uncle in his old age, Connie, lass.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was sitting in the little room at the base of the tower which was his living room, smoking a great corn-cob pipe and idly turning over the pages of a book.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But as Connie entered and ran to him with a joyful cry, he put the pipe down carefully, flung the book on the floor and caught the girl in a bear's hug.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He was sitting in the little room at the base of the tower which was his living room, smoking a great corn-cob pipe and idly turning over the pages of a book.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading "Well, well!" he cried, his great voice filling the room like thunder, "here's my little girl come back to me again.
installation from which a military force initiates operations
From this reading He was sitting in the little room at the base of the tower which was his living room, smoking a great corn-cob pipe and idly turning over the pages of a book.
bear'snounUS /berz/
possessive form of “bear” — massive plantigrade carnivorous or omnivorous mammals with long shaggy coats and strong claws
From this reading But as Connie entered and ran to him with a joyful cry, he put the pipe down carefully, flung the book on the floor and caught the girl in a bear's hug.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading I was beginning to think you'd deserted your uncle in his old age, Connie, lass.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading He was sitting in the little room at the base of the tower which was his living room, smoking a great corn-cob pipe and idly turning over the pages of a book.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But as Connie entered and ran to him with a joyful cry, he put the pipe down carefully, flung the book on the floor and caught the girl in a bear's hug.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading But as Connie entered and ran to him with a joyful cry, he put the pipe down carefully, flung the book on the floor and caught the girl in a bear's hug.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading But as Connie entered and ran to him with a joyful cry, he put the pipe down carefully, flung the book on the floor and caught the girl in a bear's hug.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "Well, well!" he cried, his great voice filling the room like thunder, "here's my little girl come back to me again.
Connie
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From this reading But as Connie entered and ran to him with a joyful cry, he put the pipe down carefully, flung the book on the floor and caught the girl in a bear's hug.
corn-cob
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From this reading He was sitting in the little room at the base of the tower which was his living room, smoking a great corn-cob pipe and idly turning over the pages of a book.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "Well, well!" he cried, his great voice filling the room like thunder, "here's my little girl come back to me again.
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading But as Connie entered and ran to him with a joyful cry, he put the pipe down carefully, flung the book on the floor and caught the girl in a bear's hug.
forsaken by owner or inhabitants
From this reading I was beginning to think you'd deserted your uncle in his old age, Connie, lass.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading But as Connie entered and ran to him with a joyful cry, he put the pipe down carefully, flung the book on the floor and caught the girl in a bear's hug.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading But as Connie entered and ran to him with a joyful cry, he put the pipe down carefully, flung the book on the floor and caught the girl in a bear's hug.
fillingnounUS /ˈfɪlɪŋ/
any material that fills a space or container
From this reading "Well, well!" he cried, his great voice filling the room like thunder, "here's my little girl come back to me again.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading But as Connie entered and ran to him with a joyful cry, he put the pipe down carefully, flung the book on the floor and caught the girl in a bear's hug.
inflected form of “fling” — throw with force or recklessness
From this reading But as Connie entered and ran to him with a joyful cry, he put the pipe down carefully, flung the book on the floor and caught the girl in a bear's hug.
a young female
From this reading But as Connie entered and ran to him with a joyful cry, he put the pipe down carefully, flung the book on the floor and caught the girl in a bear's hug.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading UNCLE TOM Uncle Tom was undeniably glad to see them.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading He was sitting in the little room at the base of the tower which was his living room, smoking a great corn-cob pipe and idly turning over the pages of a book.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was sitting in the little room at the base of the tower which was his living room, smoking a great corn-cob pipe and idly turning over the pages of a book.
here's
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From this reading "Well, well!" he cried, his great voice filling the room like thunder, "here's my little girl come back to me again.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But as Connie entered and ran to him with a joyful cry, he put the pipe down carefully, flung the book on the floor and caught the girl in a bear's hug.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He was sitting in the little room at the base of the tower which was his living room, smoking a great corn-cob pipe and idly turning over the pages of a book.
hugverbUS /hʌɡ/
hold (someone) tightly in your arms, usually with fondness
From this reading But as Connie entered and ran to him with a joyful cry, he put the pipe down carefully, flung the book on the floor and caught the girl in a bear's hug.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I was beginning to think you'd deserted your uncle in his old age, Connie, lass.
idlyadverbUS /ˈaɪdli/
in an idle manner
From this reading He was sitting in the little room at the base of the tower which was his living room, smoking a great corn-cob pipe and idly turning over the pages of a book.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He was sitting in the little room at the base of the tower which was his living room, smoking a great corn-cob pipe and idly turning over the pages of a book.
joyfuladjectiveUS /ˈdʒɔɪfəl/
full of or producing joy
From this reading But as Connie entered and ran to him with a joyful cry, he put the pipe down carefully, flung the book on the floor and caught the girl in a bear's hug.
lassnounUS /læs/
a girl or young woman who is unmarried
From this reading I was beginning to think you'd deserted your uncle in his old age, Connie, lass.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "Well, well!" he cried, his great voice filling the room like thunder, "here's my little girl come back to me again.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He was sitting in the little room at the base of the tower which was his living room, smoking a great corn-cob pipe and idly turning over the pages of a book.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading He was sitting in the little room at the base of the tower which was his living room, smoking a great corn-cob pipe and idly turning over the pages of a book.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Well, well!" he cried, his great voice filling the room like thunder, "here's my little girl come back to me again.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Well, well!" he cried, his great voice filling the room like thunder, "here's my little girl come back to me again.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He was sitting in the little room at the base of the tower which was his living room, smoking a great corn-cob pipe and idly turning over the pages of a book.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading I was beginning to think you'd deserted your uncle in his old age, Connie, lass.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading But as Connie entered and ran to him with a joyful cry, he put the pipe down carefully, flung the book on the floor and caught the girl in a bear's hug.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading He was sitting in the little room at the base of the tower which was his living room, smoking a great corn-cob pipe and idly turning over the pages of a book.
plural of “page” — one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains
From this reading He was sitting in the little room at the base of the tower which was his living room, smoking a great corn-cob pipe and idly turning over the pages of a book.
a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco
From this reading He was sitting in the little room at the base of the tower which was his living room, smoking a great corn-cob pipe and idly turning over the pages of a book.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading But as Connie entered and ran to him with a joyful cry, he put the pipe down carefully, flung the book on the floor and caught the girl in a bear's hug.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading But as Connie entered and ran to him with a joyful cry, he put the pipe down carefully, flung the book on the floor and caught the girl in a bear's hug.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading He was sitting in the little room at the base of the tower which was his living room, smoking a great corn-cob pipe and idly turning over the pages of a book.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading UNCLE TOM Uncle Tom was undeniably glad to see them.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading He was sitting in the little room at the base of the tower which was his living room, smoking a great corn-cob pipe and idly turning over the pages of a book.
the act of smoking tobacco or other substances
From this reading He was sitting in the little room at the base of the tower which was his living room, smoking a great corn-cob pipe and idly turning over the pages of a book.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He was sitting in the little room at the base of the tower which was his living room, smoking a great corn-cob pipe and idly turning over the pages of a book.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading UNCLE TOM Uncle Tom was undeniably glad to see them.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading I was beginning to think you'd deserted your uncle in his old age, Connie, lass.
move fast, noisily, and heavily
From this reading "Well, well!" he cried, his great voice filling the room like thunder, "here's my little girl come back to me again.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading UNCLE TOM Uncle Tom was undeniably glad to see them.
male cat
From this reading UNCLE TOM Uncle Tom was undeniably glad to see them.
a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building
From this reading He was sitting in the little room at the base of the tower which was his living room, smoking a great corn-cob pipe and idly turning over the pages of a book.
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading He was sitting in the little room at the base of the tower which was his living room, smoking a great corn-cob pipe and idly turning over the pages of a book.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading UNCLE TOM Uncle Tom was undeniably glad to see them.
undeniablyadverbUS /ˌʌndɪˈnaɪəbli/
to an undeniable degree or in an undeniable manner
From this reading UNCLE TOM Uncle Tom was undeniably glad to see them.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading "Well, well!" he cried, his great voice filling the room like thunder, "here's my little girl come back to me again.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading UNCLE TOM Uncle Tom was undeniably glad to see them.
(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 "Well, well!" he cried, his great voice filling the room like thunder, "here's my little girl come back to me again.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He was sitting in the little room at the base of the tower which was his living room, smoking a great corn-cob pipe and idly turning over the pages of a book.
in the company of; together with
From this reading But as Connie entered and ran to him with a joyful cry, he put the pipe down carefully, flung the book on the floor and caught the girl in a bear's hug.
you'd
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From this reading I was beginning to think you'd deserted your uncle in his old age, Connie, lass.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I was beginning to think you'd deserted your uncle in his old age, Connie, lass.
