used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ON THE SECOND Whether Mr. Hanks meant to profit by the advice so frankly given him remained a question for several days.
presently existing in fact and not merely potential or possible
From this reading There were no actual outbreaks of disorder on Friday, although Brandon Gary and his crowd indulged to their hearts’ content in minor annoyances.
a proposal for an appropriate course of action
From this reading ON THE SECOND Whether Mr. Hanks meant to profit by the advice so frankly given him remained a question for several days.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading There were no actual outbreaks of disorder on Friday, although Brandon Gary and his crowd indulged to their hearts’ content in minor annoyances.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading On Friday his classes in Latin and history presented the usual disordered appearance and the instructor’s attitude remained the same.
annoyancesnounUS /əˈnɔɪənsɪz/
plural of “annoyance” — the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed
From this reading There were no actual outbreaks of disorder on Friday, although Brandon Gary and his crowd indulged to their hearts’ content in minor annoyances.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading On Friday his classes in Latin and history presented the usual disordered appearance and the instructor’s attitude remained the same.
a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways
From this reading On Friday his classes in Latin and history presented the usual disordered appearance and the instructor’s attitude remained the same.
Brandon
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From this reading There were no actual outbreaks of disorder on Friday, although Brandon Gary and his crowd indulged to their hearts’ content in minor annoyances.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But Gil may only have imagined that.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading ON THE SECOND Whether Mr. Hanks meant to profit by the advice so frankly given him remained a question for several days.
classesnounUS /ˈklæsəz/
plural of “class” — a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading On Friday his classes in Latin and history presented the usual disordered appearance and the instructor’s attitude remained the same.
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading There were no actual outbreaks of disorder on Friday, although Brandon Gary and his crowd indulged to their hearts’ content in minor annoyances.
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading There were no actual outbreaks of disorder on Friday, although Brandon Gary and his crowd indulged to their hearts’ content in minor annoyances.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading ON THE SECOND Whether Mr. Hanks meant to profit by the advice so frankly given him remained a question for several days.
disordernounUS /dɪˈsɔːrdər/
a physical condition in which there is a disturbance of normal functioning
From this reading There were no actual outbreaks of disorder on Friday, although Brandon Gary and his crowd indulged to their hearts’ content in minor annoyances.
disorderedadjectiveUS /dɪˈsɔːrdərd/
thrown into a state of disarray or confusion
From this reading On Friday his classes in Latin and history presented the usual disordered appearance and the instructor’s attitude remained the same.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading ON THE SECOND Whether Mr. Hanks meant to profit by the advice so frankly given him remained a question for several days.
franklyadverbUS /ˈfræŋkli/
(used as intensives reflecting the speaker's attitude) it is sincerely the case that
From this reading ON THE SECOND Whether Mr. Hanks meant to profit by the advice so frankly given him remained a question for several days.
FridaynounUS /ˈfraɪdi/
the sixth day of the week; the fifth working day
From this reading On Friday his classes in Latin and history presented the usual disordered appearance and the instructor’s attitude remained the same.
GarynounUS /ˈɡeri/
a city in northwest Indiana on Lake Michigan; steel production
From this reading There were no actual outbreaks of disorder on Friday, although Brandon Gary and his crowd indulged to their hearts’ content in minor annoyances.
Gil
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From this reading It seemed to Gil, however, that Mr. Hanks was a little quieter and a little less nervous than usual; that he was silently studying the situation.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading ON THE SECOND Whether Mr. Hanks meant to profit by the advice so frankly given him remained a question for several days.
HanksnounUS /hæŋks/
United States film actor (born in 1956)
From this reading ON THE SECOND Whether Mr. Hanks meant to profit by the advice so frankly given him remained a question for several days.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading But Gil may only have imagined that.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It seemed to Gil, however, that Mr. Hanks was a little quieter and a little less nervous than usual; that he was silently studying the situation.
a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades
From this reading There were no actual outbreaks of disorder on Friday, although Brandon Gary and his crowd indulged to their hearts’ content in minor annoyances.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading ON THE SECOND Whether Mr. Hanks meant to profit by the advice so frankly given him remained a question for several days.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading On Friday his classes in Latin and history presented the usual disordered appearance and the instructor’s attitude remained the same.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading On Friday his classes in Latin and history presented the usual disordered appearance and the instructor’s attitude remained the same.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading It seemed to Gil, however, that Mr. Hanks was a little quieter and a little less nervous than usual; that he was silently studying the situation.
past form of “imagine” — form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
From this reading But Gil may only have imagined that.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading On Friday his classes in Latin and history presented the usual disordered appearance and the instructor’s attitude remained the same.
indulgedverbUS /ˌɪnˈdʌldʒd/
past form of “indulge” — give free rein to
From this reading There were no actual outbreaks of disorder on Friday, although Brandon Gary and his crowd indulged to their hearts’ content in minor annoyances.
instructor's
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From this reading On Friday his classes in Latin and history presented the usual disordered appearance and the instructor’s attitude remained the same.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It seemed to Gil, however, that Mr. Hanks was a little quieter and a little less nervous than usual; that he was silently studying the situation.
LatinadjectiveUS /ˈlætən/
of or relating to the ancient Latins or the Latin language
From this reading On Friday his classes in Latin and history presented the usual disordered appearance and the instructor’s attitude remained the same.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading It seemed to Gil, however, that Mr. Hanks was a little quieter and a little less nervous than usual; that he was silently studying the situation.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It seemed to Gil, however, that Mr. Hanks was a little quieter and a little less nervous than usual; that he was silently studying the situation.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading But Gil may only have imagined that.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading ON THE SECOND Whether Mr. Hanks meant to profit by the advice so frankly given him remained a question for several days.
minoradjectiveUS /ˈmaɪnər/
of lesser importance or stature or rank
From this reading There were no actual outbreaks of disorder on Friday, although Brandon Gary and his crowd indulged to their hearts’ content in minor annoyances.
a form of address for a man
From this reading ON THE SECOND Whether Mr. Hanks meant to profit by the advice so frankly given him remained a question for several days.
easily agitated
From this reading It seemed to Gil, however, that Mr. Hanks was a little quieter and a little less nervous than usual; that he was silently studying the situation.
not any; not one
From this reading There were no actual outbreaks of disorder on Friday, although Brandon Gary and his crowd indulged to their hearts’ content in minor annoyances.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading There were no actual outbreaks of disorder on Friday, although Brandon Gary and his crowd indulged to their hearts’ content in minor annoyances.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ON THE SECOND Whether Mr. Hanks meant to profit by the advice so frankly given him remained a question for several days.
and nothing more
From this reading But Gil may only have imagined that.
outbreaksnounUS /ˈaʊtbreɪks/
plural of “outbreak” — a sudden violent spontaneous occurrence (usually of some undesirable condition)
From this reading There were no actual outbreaks of disorder on Friday, although Brandon Gary and his crowd indulged to their hearts’ content in minor annoyances.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading On Friday his classes in Latin and history presented the usual disordered appearance and the instructor’s attitude remained the same.
profitnounUS /ˈprɑːfət/
the excess of revenues over outlays in a given period of time (including depreciation and other non-cash expenses)
From this reading ON THE SECOND Whether Mr. Hanks meant to profit by the advice so frankly given him remained a question for several days.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading ON THE SECOND Whether Mr. Hanks meant to profit by the advice so frankly given him remained a question for several days.
quieteradjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪətər/
comparative of “quiet” — characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading It seemed to Gil, however, that Mr. Hanks was a little quieter and a little less nervous than usual; that he was silently studying the situation.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading ON THE SECOND Whether Mr. Hanks meant to profit by the advice so frankly given him remained a question for several days.
Identical; not different.
From this reading On Friday his classes in Latin and history presented the usual disordered appearance and the instructor’s attitude remained the same.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading ON THE SECOND Whether Mr. Hanks meant to profit by the advice so frankly given him remained a question for several days.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It seemed to Gil, however, that Mr. Hanks was a little quieter and a little less nervous than usual; that he was silently studying the situation.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading ON THE SECOND Whether Mr. Hanks meant to profit by the advice so frankly given him remained a question for several days.
without speaking
From this reading It seemed to Gil, however, that Mr. Hanks was a little quieter and a little less nervous than usual; that he was silently studying the situation.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading It seemed to Gil, however, that Mr. Hanks was a little quieter and a little less nervous than usual; that he was silently studying the situation.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading ON THE SECOND Whether Mr. Hanks meant to profit by the advice so frankly given him remained a question for several days.
studyingnounUS /ˈstʌdiɪŋ/
reading carefully with intent to remember
From this reading It seemed to Gil, however, that Mr. Hanks was a little quieter and a little less nervous than usual; that he was silently studying the situation.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading It seemed to Gil, however, that Mr. Hanks was a little quieter and a little less nervous than usual; that he was silently studying the situation.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It seemed to Gil, however, that Mr. Hanks was a little quieter and a little less nervous than usual; that he was silently studying the situation.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ON THE SECOND Whether Mr. Hanks meant to profit by the advice so frankly given him remained a question for several days.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading There were no actual outbreaks of disorder on Friday, although Brandon Gary and his crowd indulged to their hearts’ content in minor annoyances.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There were no actual outbreaks of disorder on Friday, although Brandon Gary and his crowd indulged to their hearts’ content in minor annoyances.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ON THE SECOND Whether Mr. Hanks meant to profit by the advice so frankly given him remained a question for several days.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading On Friday his classes in Latin and history presented the usual disordered appearance and the instructor’s attitude remained the same.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It seemed to Gil, however, that Mr. Hanks was a little quieter and a little less nervous than usual; that he was silently studying the situation.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There were no actual outbreaks of disorder on Friday, although Brandon Gary and his crowd indulged to their hearts’ content in minor annoyances.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading ON THE SECOND Whether Mr. Hanks meant to profit by the advice so frankly given him remained a question for several days.
