used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading PRISONERS IN THE SCHOOL Dave and Phil had indeed made a serious mistake, and they knew at once that they were in for a severe lecture, and worse.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Job Haskers was naturally an irascible man, and for the past few days he had been in a particularly bad humor.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading PRISONERS IN THE SCHOOL Dave and Phil had indeed made a serious mistake, and they knew at once that they were in for a severe lecture, and worse.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading PRISONERS IN THE SCHOOL Dave and Phil had indeed made a serious mistake, and they knew at once that they were in for a severe lecture, and worse.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading Job Haskers was naturally an irascible man, and for the past few days he had been in a particularly bad humor.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Job Haskers was naturally an irascible man, and for the past few days he had been in a particularly bad humor.
cutternounUS /ˈkʌtər/
someone who cuts or carves stone
From this reading "I didn't know you were in the cutter."
Dave
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From this reading PRISONERS IN THE SCHOOL Dave and Phil had indeed made a serious mistake, and they knew at once that they were in for a severe lecture, and worse.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Job Haskers was naturally an irascible man, and for the past few days he had been in a particularly bad humor.
declare untrue; contradict
From this reading "You did it on purpose--don't deny it, Porter!" fumed the teacher.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "You did it on purpose--don't deny it, Porter!" fumed the teacher.
didn't
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From this reading "I didn't know you were in the cutter."
don't
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From this reading "You did it on purpose--don't deny it, Porter!" fumed the teacher.
accept an excuse for
From this reading "Excuse me, Mr. Haskers," said Dave, respectfully.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Job Haskers was naturally an irascible man, and for the past few days he had been in a particularly bad humor.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading PRISONERS IN THE SCHOOL Dave and Phil had indeed made a serious mistake, and they knew at once that they were in for a severe lecture, and worse.
fumedadjectiveUS /fjuːmd/
(of wood) darkened or colored by exposure to ammonia fumes
From this reading "You did it on purpose--don't deny it, Porter!" fumed the teacher.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading PRISONERS IN THE SCHOOL Dave and Phil had indeed made a serious mistake, and they knew at once that they were in for a severe lecture, and worse.
Haskers
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From this reading Job Haskers was naturally an irascible man, and for the past few days he had been in a particularly bad humor.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Job Haskers was naturally an irascible man, and for the past few days he had been in a particularly bad humor.
humornounUS /ˈhjuːmər/
a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter
From this reading Job Haskers was naturally an irascible man, and for the past few days he had been in a particularly bad humor.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I didn't know you were in the cutter."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading PRISONERS IN THE SCHOOL Dave and Phil had indeed made a serious mistake, and they knew at once that they were in for a severe lecture, and worse.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading PRISONERS IN THE SCHOOL Dave and Phil had indeed made a serious mistake, and they knew at once that they were in for a severe lecture, and worse.
irascibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈræsɪbəl/
quickly aroused to anger
From this reading Job Haskers was naturally an irascible man, and for the past few days he had been in a particularly bad humor.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "You did it on purpose--don't deny it, Porter!" fumed the teacher.
the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading Job Haskers was naturally an irascible man, and for the past few days he had been in a particularly bad humor.
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 PRISONERS IN THE SCHOOL Dave and Phil had indeed made a serious mistake, and they knew at once that they were in for a severe lecture, and worse.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "I didn't know you were in the cutter."
lectureverbUS /ˈlektʃər/
deliver a lecture or talk
From this reading PRISONERS IN THE SCHOOL Dave and Phil had indeed made a serious mistake, and they knew at once that they were in for a severe lecture, and worse.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading PRISONERS IN THE SCHOOL Dave and Phil had indeed made a serious mistake, and they knew at once that they were in for a severe lecture, and worse.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Job Haskers was naturally an irascible man, and for the past few days he had been in a particularly bad humor.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Excuse me, Mr. Haskers," said Dave, respectfully.
a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading PRISONERS IN THE SCHOOL Dave and Phil had indeed made a serious mistake, and they knew at once that they were in for a severe lecture, and worse.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "Excuse me, Mr. Haskers," said Dave, respectfully.
as might be expected
From this reading Job Haskers was naturally an irascible man, and for the past few days he had been in a particularly bad humor.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "You did it on purpose--don't deny it, Porter!" fumed the teacher.
on one occasion
From this reading PRISONERS IN THE SCHOOL Dave and Phil had indeed made a serious mistake, and they knew at once that they were in for a severe lecture, and worse.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading Job Haskers was naturally an irascible man, and for the past few days he had been in a particularly bad humor.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading Job Haskers was naturally an irascible man, and for the past few days he had been in a particularly bad humor.
Phil
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From this reading PRISONERS IN THE SCHOOL Dave and Phil had indeed made a serious mistake, and they knew at once that they were in for a severe lecture, and worse.
PorternounUS /ˈpɔːrtər/
a person employed to carry luggage and supplies
From this reading "You did it on purpose--don't deny it, Porter!" fumed the teacher.
plural of “prisoner” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading PRISONERS IN THE SCHOOL Dave and Phil had indeed made a serious mistake, and they knew at once that they were in for a severe lecture, and worse.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading "You did it on purpose--don't deny it, Porter!" fumed the teacher.
respectfullyadverbUS /rɪˈspektfəli/
in a respectful manner
From this reading "Excuse me, Mr. Haskers," said Dave, respectfully.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Excuse me, Mr. Haskers," said Dave, respectfully.
an educational institution
From this reading PRISONERS IN THE SCHOOL Dave and Phil had indeed made a serious mistake, and they knew at once that they were in for a severe lecture, and worse.
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading PRISONERS IN THE SCHOOL Dave and Phil had indeed made a serious mistake, and they knew at once that they were in for a severe lecture, and worse.
intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality
From this reading PRISONERS IN THE SCHOOL Dave and Phil had indeed made a serious mistake, and they knew at once that they were in for a severe lecture, and worse.
a person whose occupation is teaching
From this reading "You did it on purpose--don't deny it, Porter!" fumed the teacher.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading PRISONERS IN THE SCHOOL Dave and Phil had indeed made a serious mistake, and they knew at once that they were in for a severe lecture, and worse.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading PRISONERS IN THE SCHOOL Dave and Phil had indeed made a serious mistake, and they knew at once that they were in for a severe lecture, and worse.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading PRISONERS IN THE SCHOOL Dave and Phil had indeed made a serious mistake, and they knew at once that they were in for a severe lecture, and worse.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Job Haskers was naturally an irascible man, and for the past few days he had been in a particularly bad humor.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading PRISONERS IN THE SCHOOL Dave and Phil had indeed made a serious mistake, and they knew at once that they were in for a severe lecture, and worse.
(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability
From this reading PRISONERS IN THE SCHOOL Dave and Phil had indeed made a serious mistake, and they knew at once that they were in for a severe lecture, and worse.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I didn't know you were in the cutter."
