used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A JOKE THAT WENT WRONG For several days after the prank with the mouse Bob did not play any jokes.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading A JOKE THAT WENT WRONG For several days after the prank with the mouse Bob did not play any jokes.
in addition
From this reading Bob's mother, who also noticed that he was much more quiet than usual, feared he was going to be sick.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "I think I must give him some sulphur and molasses.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading A JOKE THAT WENT WRONG For several days after the prank with the mouse Bob did not play any jokes.
ascribedverbUS /əˈskraɪbd/
past form of “ascribe” — attribute or credit to
From this reading The teacher ascribed that fact to the lecture she had given him.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Bob's mother, who also noticed that he was much more quiet than usual, feared he was going to be sick.
move up and down repeatedly
From this reading A JOKE THAT WENT WRONG For several days after the prank with the mouse Bob did not play any jokes.
Bob'snounUS /bɑːbz/
possessive form of “bob” — a former monetary unit in Great Britain
From this reading Bob's mother, who also noticed that he was much more quiet than usual, feared he was going to be sick.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading A JOKE THAT WENT WRONG For several days after the prank with the mouse Bob did not play any jokes.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading A JOKE THAT WENT WRONG For several days after the prank with the mouse Bob did not play any jokes.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading The teacher ascribed that fact to the lecture she had given him.
past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading Bob's mother, who also noticed that he was much more quiet than usual, feared he was going to be sick.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A JOKE THAT WENT WRONG For several days after the prank with the mouse Bob did not play any jokes.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading "I think I must give him some sulphur and molasses.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading The teacher ascribed that fact to the lecture she had given him.
the act of departing
From this reading Bob's mother, who also noticed that he was much more quiet than usual, feared he was going to be sick.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The teacher ascribed that fact to the lecture she had given him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Bob's mother, who also noticed that he was much more quiet than usual, feared he was going to be sick.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The teacher ascribed that fact to the lecture she had given him.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I never knew him to be so subdued," she thought.
a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter
From this reading A JOKE THAT WENT WRONG For several days after the prank with the mouse Bob did not play any jokes.
jokesnounUS /dʒoʊks/
plural of “joke” — a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter
From this reading A JOKE THAT WENT WRONG For several days after the prank with the mouse Bob did not play any jokes.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "I never knew him to be so subdued," she thought.
lectureverbUS /ˈlektʃər/
deliver a lecture or talk
From this reading The teacher ascribed that fact to the lecture she had given him.
molassesnounUS /məˈlæsəz/
thick dark syrup produced by boiling down juice from sugar cane; especially during sugar refining
From this reading "I think I must give him some sulphur and molasses.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Bob's mother, who also noticed that he was much more quiet than usual, feared he was going to be sick.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Bob's mother, who also noticed that he was much more quiet than usual, feared he was going to be sick.
mousenounUS /maʊs/
any of numerous small rodents typically resembling diminutive rats having pointed snouts and small ears on elongated bodies with slender usually hairless tails
From this reading A JOKE THAT WENT WRONG For several days after the prank with the mouse Bob did not play any jokes.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Bob's mother, who also noticed that he was much more quiet than usual, feared he was going to be sick.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading "I think I must give him some sulphur and molasses.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading "I never knew him to be so subdued," she thought.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading A JOKE THAT WENT WRONG For several days after the prank with the mouse Bob did not play any jokes.
being perceived or observed
From this reading Bob's mother, who also noticed that he was much more quiet than usual, feared he was going to be sick.
participate in games or sport
From this reading A JOKE THAT WENT WRONG For several days after the prank with the mouse Bob did not play any jokes.
pranknounUS /præŋk/
acting like a clown or buffoon
From this reading A JOKE THAT WENT WRONG For several days after the prank with the mouse Bob did not play any jokes.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading Bob's mother, who also noticed that he was much more quiet than usual, feared he was going to be sick.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading A JOKE THAT WENT WRONG For several days after the prank with the mouse Bob did not play any jokes.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The teacher ascribed that fact to the lecture she had given him.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading Bob's mother, who also noticed that he was much more quiet than usual, feared he was going to be sick.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "I never knew him to be so subdued," she thought.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading "I think I must give him some sulphur and molasses.
subduedadjectiveUS /səbˈduːd/
in a softened tone
From this reading "I never knew him to be so subdued," she thought.
sulphurverbUS /ˈsʌlfər/
treat with sulphur in order to preserve
From this reading "I think I must give him some sulphur and molasses.
teachernounUS /ˈtiːtʃər/
a person whose occupation is teaching
From this reading The teacher ascribed that fact to the lecture she had given him.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Bob's mother, who also noticed that he was much more quiet than usual, feared he was going to be sick.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A JOKE THAT WENT WRONG For several days after the prank with the mouse Bob did not play any jokes.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A JOKE THAT WENT WRONG For several days after the prank with the mouse Bob did not play any jokes.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "I think I must give him some sulphur and molasses.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading "I never knew him to be so subdued," she thought.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The teacher ascribed that fact to the lecture she had given him.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading Bob's mother, who also noticed that he was much more quiet than usual, feared he was going to be sick.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Bob's mother, who also noticed that he was much more quiet than usual, feared he was going to be sick.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading A JOKE THAT WENT WRONG For several days after the prank with the mouse Bob did not play any jokes.
which person or people
From this reading Bob's mother, who also noticed that he was much more quiet than usual, feared he was going to be sick.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A JOKE THAT WENT WRONG For several days after the prank with the mouse Bob did not play any jokes.
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading A JOKE THAT WENT WRONG For several days after the prank with the mouse Bob did not play any jokes.
