used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE BIRTH OF A GENTLEMAN It wasn't a real bombshell that hit the class, of course, but the effect was almost as startling.
(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 First, there were murmurs, then a hubbub of voices, last of all a rousing cheer.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading THE BIRTH OF A GENTLEMAN It wasn't a real bombshell that hit the class, of course, but the effect was almost as startling.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE BIRTH OF A GENTLEMAN It wasn't a real bombshell that hit the class, of course, but the effect was almost as startling.
bellowedverbUS /ˈbeloʊd/
past form of “bellow” — shout loudly and without restraint
From this reading "Mr. President!" he bellowed.
the time when something begins (especially life)
From this reading THE BIRTH OF A GENTLEMAN It wasn't a real bombshell that hit the class, of course, but the effect was almost as startling.
bombshellnounUS /ˈbɑːmʃel/
an entertainer who has a sensational effect
From this reading THE BIRTH OF A GENTLEMAN It wasn't a real bombshell that hit the class, of course, but the effect was almost as startling.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading THE BIRTH OF A GENTLEMAN It wasn't a real bombshell that hit the class, of course, but the effect was almost as startling.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading But his voice did not carry ten feet from where he stood.
give encouragement to
From this reading First, there were murmurs, then a hubbub of voices, last of all a rousing cheer.
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading THE BIRTH OF A GENTLEMAN It wasn't a real bombshell that hit the class, of course, but the effect was almost as startling.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading THE BIRTH OF A GENTLEMAN It wasn't a real bombshell that hit the class, of course, but the effect was almost as startling.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading But his voice did not carry ten feet from where he stood.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading THE BIRTH OF A GENTLEMAN It wasn't a real bombshell that hit the class, of course, but the effect was almost as startling.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading In the midst of the excitement Midshipman Farley leaped to his feet.
Farley
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From this reading In the midst of the excitement Midshipman Farley leaped to his feet.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading In the midst of the excitement Midshipman Farley leaped to his feet.
FirstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading First, there were murmurs, then a hubbub of voices, last of all a rousing cheer.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading But his voice did not carry ten feet from where he stood.
a man of refinement
From this reading THE BIRTH OF A GENTLEMAN It wasn't a real bombshell that hit the class, of course, but the effect was almost as startling.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Mr. President!" he bellowed.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In the midst of the excitement Midshipman Farley leaped to his feet.
cause to move by striking
From this reading THE BIRTH OF A GENTLEMAN It wasn't a real bombshell that hit the class, of course, but the effect was almost as startling.
hubbubnounUS /ˈhʌbəb/
loud confused noise from many sources
From this reading First, there were murmurs, then a hubbub of voices, last of all a rousing cheer.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the midst of the excitement Midshipman Farley leaped to his feet.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE BIRTH OF A GENTLEMAN It wasn't a real bombshell that hit the class, of course, but the effect was almost as startling.
immediately past
From this reading First, there were murmurs, then a hubbub of voices, last of all a rousing cheer.
past form of “leap” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading In the midst of the excitement Midshipman Farley leaped to his feet.
MidshipmannounUS /ˈmɪdˈʃɪpmən/
a temporary rank held by young naval officers in training
From this reading In the midst of the excitement Midshipman Farley leaped to his feet.
the location of something surrounded by other things
From this reading In the midst of the excitement Midshipman Farley leaped to his feet.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "Mr. President!" he bellowed.
murmursnounUS /ˈmɜːrmərz/
plural of “murmur” — a low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by movement of the lips without the production of articulate speech
From this reading First, there were murmurs, then a hubbub of voices, last of all a rousing cheer.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But his voice did not carry ten feet from where he stood.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE BIRTH OF A GENTLEMAN It wasn't a real bombshell that hit the class, of course, but the effect was almost as startling.
an executive officer of a firm or corporation
From this reading "Mr. President!" he bellowed.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading THE BIRTH OF A GENTLEMAN It wasn't a real bombshell that hit the class, of course, but the effect was almost as startling.
rousingadjectiveUS /ˈraʊzɪŋ/
capable of arousing enthusiasm or excitement
From this reading First, there were murmurs, then a hubbub of voices, last of all a rousing cheer.
startlingadjectiveUS /ˈstɑːrtlɪŋ/
so remarkably different or sudden as to cause momentary shock or alarm
From this reading THE BIRTH OF A GENTLEMAN It wasn't a real bombshell that hit the class, of course, but the effect was almost as startling.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading But his voice did not carry ten feet from where he stood.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading But his voice did not carry ten feet from where he stood.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE BIRTH OF A GENTLEMAN It wasn't a real bombshell that hit the class, of course, but the effect was almost as startling.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE BIRTH OF A GENTLEMAN It wasn't a real bombshell that hit the class, of course, but the effect was almost as startling.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading First, there were murmurs, then a hubbub of voices, last of all a rousing cheer.
in or at that place or location
From this reading First, there were murmurs, then a hubbub of voices, last of all a rousing cheer.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In the midst of the excitement Midshipman Farley leaped to his feet.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading But his voice did not carry ten feet from where he stood.
plural of “voice” — the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading First, there were murmurs, then a hubbub of voices, last of all a rousing cheer.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE BIRTH OF A GENTLEMAN It wasn't a real bombshell that hit the class, of course, but the effect was almost as startling.
wasn't
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From this reading THE BIRTH OF A GENTLEMAN It wasn't a real bombshell that hit the class, of course, but the effect was almost as startling.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading First, there were murmurs, then a hubbub of voices, last of all a rousing cheer.
in or at the place that
From this reading But his voice did not carry ten feet from where he stood.
