used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Perhaps he had even suspected something of the kind for quite a little time back.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading At least such a thing would account for the way in which he had been leading Tony along, until he unwittingly, in defending his father, gave his secret away.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading DOWN THE SWIFT CURRENT Evidently Phil was not so very much surprised after all, at this formidable announcement on the part of the boy with the sallow face.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading From the look on his face it seemed as though the boy half feared that these new friends would turn against him when they learned how McGee was his father.
(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 DOWN THE SWIFT CURRENT Evidently Phil was not so very much surprised after all, at this formidable announcement on the part of the boy with the sallow face.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading At least such a thing would account for the way in which he had been leading Tony along, until he unwittingly, in defending his father, gave his secret away.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was therefore considerably surprised to have Phil reach out, and grasp his hand in a warm clutch.
announcementnounUS /əˈnaʊnsmənt/
a formal public statement
From this reading DOWN THE SWIFT CURRENT Evidently Phil was not so very much surprised after all, at this formidable announcement on the part of the boy with the sallow face.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading From the look on his face it seemed as though the boy half feared that these new friends would turn against him when they learned how McGee was his father.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading DOWN THE SWIFT CURRENT Evidently Phil was not so very much surprised after all, at this formidable announcement on the part of the boy with the sallow face.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading At least such a thing would account for the way in which he had been leading Tony along, until he unwittingly, in defending his father, gave his secret away.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Perhaps he had even suspected something of the kind for quite a little time back.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading At least such a thing would account for the way in which he had been leading Tony along, until he unwittingly, in defending his father, gave his secret away.
a youthful male person
From this reading DOWN THE SWIFT CURRENT Evidently Phil was not so very much surprised after all, at this formidable announcement on the part of the boy with the sallow face.
clutchnounUS /klʌtʃ/
the act of grasping
From this reading He was therefore considerably surprised to have Phil reach out, and grasp his hand in a warm clutch.
considerablyadverbUS /kənˈsɪdərəbli/
to a great extent or degree
From this reading He was therefore considerably surprised to have Phil reach out, and grasp his hand in a warm clutch.
a flow of electricity through a conductor
From this reading DOWN THE SWIFT CURRENT Evidently Phil was not so very much surprised after all, at this formidable announcement on the part of the boy with the sallow face.
defendingadjectiveUS /dɪˈfendɪŋ/
attempting to or designed to prevent an opponent from winning or scoring
From this reading At least such a thing would account for the way in which he had been leading Tony along, until he unwittingly, in defending his father, gave his secret away.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading DOWN THE SWIFT CURRENT Evidently Phil was not so very much surprised after all, at this formidable announcement on the part of the boy with the sallow face.
divisible by two
From this reading Perhaps he had even suspected something of the kind for quite a little time back.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading DOWN THE SWIFT CURRENT Evidently Phil was not so very much surprised after all, at this formidable announcement on the part of the boy with the sallow face.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading DOWN THE SWIFT CURRENT Evidently Phil was not so very much surprised after all, at this formidable announcement on the part of the boy with the sallow face.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading At least such a thing would account for the way in which he had been leading Tony along, until he unwittingly, in defending his father, gave his secret away.
past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading From the look on his face it seemed as though the boy half feared that these new friends would turn against him when they learned how McGee was his father.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Perhaps he had even suspected something of the kind for quite a little time back.
formidableadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrmədəbəl/
extremely impressive in strength or excellence
From this reading DOWN THE SWIFT CURRENT Evidently Phil was not so very much surprised after all, at this formidable announcement on the part of the boy with the sallow face.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading From the look on his face it seemed as though the boy half feared that these new friends would turn against him when they learned how McGee was his father.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From the look on his face it seemed as though the boy half feared that these new friends would turn against him when they learned how McGee was his father.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading At least such a thing would account for the way in which he had been leading Tony along, until he unwittingly, in defending his father, gave his secret away.
hold firmly
From this reading He was therefore considerably surprised to have Phil reach out, and grasp his hand in a warm clutch.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Perhaps he had even suspected something of the kind for quite a little time back.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading From the look on his face it seemed as though the boy half feared that these new friends would turn against him when they learned how McGee was his father.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading He was therefore considerably surprised to have Phil reach out, and grasp his hand in a warm clutch.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He was therefore considerably surprised to have Phil reach out, and grasp his hand in a warm clutch.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Perhaps he had even suspected something of the kind for quite a little time back.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading From the look on his face it seemed as though the boy half feared that these new friends would turn against him when they learned how McGee was his father.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading At least such a thing would account for the way in which he had been leading Tony along, until he unwittingly, in defending his father, gave his secret away.
how
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From this reading From the look on his face it seemed as though the boy half feared that these new friends would turn against him when they learned how McGee was his father.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading At least such a thing would account for the way in which he had been leading Tony along, until he unwittingly, in defending his father, gave his secret away.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading From the look on his face it seemed as though the boy half feared that these new friends would turn against him when they learned how McGee was his father.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading Perhaps he had even suspected something of the kind for quite a little time back.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading At least such a thing would account for the way in which he had been leading Tony along, until he unwittingly, in defending his father, gave his secret away.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading From the look on his face it seemed as though the boy half feared that these new friends would turn against him when they learned how McGee was his father.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading At least such a thing would account for the way in which he had been leading Tony along, until he unwittingly, in defending his father, gave his secret away.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Perhaps he had even suspected something of the kind for quite a little time back.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading From the look on his face it seemed as though the boy half feared that these new friends would turn against him when they learned how McGee was his father.
McGee
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From this reading From the look on his face it seemed as though the boy half feared that these new friends would turn against him when they learned how McGee was his father.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading DOWN THE SWIFT CURRENT Evidently Phil was not so very much surprised after all, at this formidable announcement on the part of the boy with the sallow face.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading From the look on his face it seemed as though the boy half feared that these new friends would turn against him when they learned how McGee was his father.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading DOWN THE SWIFT CURRENT Evidently Phil was not so very much surprised after all, at this formidable announcement on the part of the boy with the sallow face.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading DOWN THE SWIFT CURRENT Evidently Phil was not so very much surprised after all, at this formidable announcement on the part of the boy with the sallow face.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading DOWN THE SWIFT CURRENT Evidently Phil was not so very much surprised after all, at this formidable announcement on the part of the boy with the sallow face.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He was therefore considerably surprised to have Phil reach out, and grasp his hand in a warm clutch.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading DOWN THE SWIFT CURRENT Evidently Phil was not so very much surprised after all, at this formidable announcement on the part of the boy with the sallow face.
by chance
From this reading Perhaps he had even suspected something of the kind for quite a little time back.
Phil
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From this reading DOWN THE SWIFT CURRENT Evidently Phil was not so very much surprised after all, at this formidable announcement on the part of the boy with the sallow face.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Perhaps he had even suspected something of the kind for quite a little time back.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading He was therefore considerably surprised to have Phil reach out, and grasp his hand in a warm clutch.
sallowadjective
unhealthy looking
From this reading DOWN THE SWIFT CURRENT Evidently Phil was not so very much surprised after all, at this formidable announcement on the part of the boy with the sallow face.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading At least such a thing would account for the way in which he had been leading Tony along, until he unwittingly, in defending his father, gave his secret away.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading From the look on his face it seemed as though the boy half feared that these new friends would turn against him when they learned how McGee was his father.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading DOWN THE SWIFT CURRENT Evidently Phil was not so very much surprised after all, at this formidable announcement on the part of the boy with the sallow face.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Perhaps he had even suspected something of the kind for quite a little time back.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading At least such a thing would account for the way in which he had been leading Tony along, until he unwittingly, in defending his father, gave his secret away.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading DOWN THE SWIFT CURRENT Evidently Phil was not so very much surprised after all, at this formidable announcement on the part of the boy with the sallow face.
believed likely
From this reading Perhaps he had even suspected something of the kind for quite a little time back.
moving very fast
From this reading DOWN THE SWIFT CURRENT Evidently Phil was not so very much surprised after all, at this formidable announcement on the part of the boy with the sallow face.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading From the look on his face it seemed as though the boy half feared that these new friends would turn against him when they learned how McGee was his father.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading DOWN THE SWIFT CURRENT Evidently Phil was not so very much surprised after all, at this formidable announcement on the part of the boy with the sallow face.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading He was therefore considerably surprised to have Phil reach out, and grasp his hand in a warm clutch.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading From the look on his face it seemed as though the boy half feared that these new friends would turn against him when they learned how McGee was his father.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading From the look on his face it seemed as though the boy half feared that these new friends would turn against him when they learned how McGee was his father.
a special situation
From this reading At least such a thing would account for the way in which he had been leading Tony along, until he unwittingly, in defending his father, gave his secret away.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading DOWN THE SWIFT CURRENT Evidently Phil was not so very much surprised after all, at this formidable announcement on the part of the boy with the sallow face.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading From the look on his face it seemed as though the boy half feared that these new friends would turn against him when they learned how McGee was his father.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Perhaps he had even suspected something of the kind for quite a little time back.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He was therefore considerably surprised to have Phil reach out, and grasp his hand in a warm clutch.
Tony
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From this reading At least such a thing would account for the way in which he had been leading Tony along, until he unwittingly, in defending his father, gave his secret away.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading From the look on his face it seemed as though the boy half feared that these new friends would turn against him when they learned how McGee was his father.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading At least such a thing would account for the way in which he had been leading Tony along, until he unwittingly, in defending his father, gave his secret away.
unwittinglyadverbUS /ənˈwɪtɪŋli/
without knowledge or intention
From this reading At least such a thing would account for the way in which he had been leading Tony along, until he unwittingly, in defending his father, gave his secret away.
precisely as stated
From this reading DOWN THE SWIFT CURRENT Evidently Phil was not so very much surprised after all, at this formidable announcement on the part of the boy with the sallow face.
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading He was therefore considerably surprised to have Phil reach out, and grasp his hand in a warm clutch.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading DOWN THE SWIFT CURRENT Evidently Phil was not so very much surprised after all, at this formidable announcement on the part of the boy with the sallow face.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading At least such a thing would account for the way in which he had been leading Tony along, until he unwittingly, in defending his father, gave his secret away.
at the time that
From this reading From the look on his face it seemed as though the boy half feared that these new friends would turn against him when they learned how McGee was his father.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading At least such a thing would account for the way in which he had been leading Tony along, until he unwittingly, in defending his father, gave his secret away.
in the company of; together with
From this reading DOWN THE SWIFT CURRENT Evidently Phil was not so very much surprised after all, at this formidable announcement on the part of the boy with the sallow face.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading At least such a thing would account for the way in which he had been leading Tony along, until he unwittingly, in defending his father, gave his secret away.
