used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A GAME OF ICE HOCKEY "I reckon you scared them pretty thoroughly, Dave."
anew
From this reading "I hope I scared them so much that they never bother me again."
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "I am glad of it if I did," answered Dave.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Several days had passed, and in that time Dave had learned many things.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "I am glad of it if I did," answered Dave.
botherverbUS /ˈbɑːðər/
take the trouble to do something; concern oneself
From this reading "I hope I scared them so much that they never bother me again."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading From Rockville had come the news that Doctor Montgomery had left rather suddenly, without stating where he was going, and Dave had likewise learned that Shime had not shown himself since his discharge by the garage owner.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading From Rockville had come the news that Doctor Montgomery had left rather suddenly, without stating where he was going, and Dave had likewise learned that Shime had not shown himself since his discharge by the garage owner.
Dave
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From this reading A GAME OF ICE HOCKEY "I reckon you scared them pretty thoroughly, Dave."
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Several days had passed, and in that time Dave had learned many things.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "I am glad of it if I did," answered Dave.
dischargeverbUS /dɪsˈtʃɑːrdʒ/
complete or carry out
From this reading From Rockville had come the news that Doctor Montgomery had left rather suddenly, without stating where he was going, and Dave had likewise learned that Shime had not shown himself since his discharge by the garage owner.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading From Rockville had come the news that Doctor Montgomery had left rather suddenly, without stating where he was going, and Dave had likewise learned that Shime had not shown himself since his discharge by the garage owner.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From Rockville had come the news that Doctor Montgomery had left rather suddenly, without stating where he was going, and Dave had likewise learned that Shime had not shown himself since his discharge by the garage owner.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading A GAME OF ICE HOCKEY "I reckon you scared them pretty thoroughly, Dave."
garagenounUS /ɡərˈɑːʒ/
an outbuilding (or part of a building) for housing automobiles
From this reading From Rockville had come the news that Doctor Montgomery had left rather suddenly, without stating where he was going, and Dave had likewise learned that Shime had not shown himself since his discharge by the garage owner.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading "I am glad of it if I did," answered Dave.
the act of departing
From this reading From Rockville had come the news that Doctor Montgomery had left rather suddenly, without stating where he was going, and Dave had likewise learned that Shime had not shown himself since his discharge by the garage owner.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Several days had passed, and in that time Dave had learned many things.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading From Rockville had come the news that Doctor Montgomery had left rather suddenly, without stating where he was going, and Dave had likewise learned that Shime had not shown himself since his discharge by the garage owner.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading From Rockville had come the news that Doctor Montgomery had left rather suddenly, without stating where he was going, and Dave had likewise learned that Shime had not shown himself since his discharge by the garage owner.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading From Rockville had come the news that Doctor Montgomery had left rather suddenly, without stating where he was going, and Dave had likewise learned that Shime had not shown himself since his discharge by the garage owner.
HOCKEYnounUS /ˈhɑːki/
a game resembling ice hockey that is played on an open field; two opposing teams use curved hockey sticks try to drive a ball into the opponents' net
From this reading A GAME OF ICE HOCKEY "I reckon you scared them pretty thoroughly, Dave."
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading "I hope I scared them so much that they never bother me again."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading A GAME OF ICE HOCKEY "I reckon you scared them pretty thoroughly, Dave."
water frozen in the solid state
From this reading A GAME OF ICE HOCKEY "I reckon you scared them pretty thoroughly, Dave."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "I am glad of it if I did," answered Dave.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Several days had passed, and in that time Dave had learned many things.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "I am glad of it if I did," answered Dave.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading Several days had passed, and in that time Dave had learned many things.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading From Rockville had come the news that Doctor Montgomery had left rather suddenly, without stating where he was going, and Dave had likewise learned that Shime had not shown himself since his discharge by the garage owner.
in like or similar manner
From this reading From Rockville had come the news that Doctor Montgomery had left rather suddenly, without stating where he was going, and Dave had likewise learned that Shime had not shown himself since his discharge by the garage owner.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Several days had passed, and in that time Dave had learned many things.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "I hope I scared them so much that they never bother me again."
MontgomerynounUS /mɑːntˈɡʌmri/
Canadian novelist (1874-1942)
From this reading From Rockville had come the news that Doctor Montgomery had left rather suddenly, without stating where he was going, and Dave had likewise learned that Shime had not shown himself since his discharge by the garage owner.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading "I hope I scared them so much that they never bother me again."
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading "I hope I scared them so much that they never bother me again."
information about recent and important events
From this reading From Rockville had come the news that Doctor Montgomery had left rather suddenly, without stating where he was going, and Dave had likewise learned that Shime had not shown himself since his discharge by the garage owner.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading From Rockville had come the news that Doctor Montgomery had left rather suddenly, without stating where he was going, and Dave had likewise learned that Shime had not shown himself since his discharge by the garage owner.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A GAME OF ICE HOCKEY "I reckon you scared them pretty thoroughly, Dave."
(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading From Rockville had come the news that Doctor Montgomery had left rather suddenly, without stating where he was going, and Dave had likewise learned that Shime had not shown himself since his discharge by the garage owner.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Several days had passed, and in that time Dave had learned many things.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading A GAME OF ICE HOCKEY "I reckon you scared them pretty thoroughly, Dave."
on the contrary
From this reading From Rockville had come the news that Doctor Montgomery had left rather suddenly, without stating where he was going, and Dave had likewise learned that Shime had not shown himself since his discharge by the garage owner.
expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading A GAME OF ICE HOCKEY "I reckon you scared them pretty thoroughly, Dave."
Rockville
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From this reading From Rockville had come the news that Doctor Montgomery had left rather suddenly, without stating where he was going, and Dave had likewise learned that Shime had not shown himself since his discharge by the garage owner.
scaredadjectiveUS /skerd/
made afraid
From this reading A GAME OF ICE HOCKEY "I reckon you scared them pretty thoroughly, Dave."
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Several days had passed, and in that time Dave had learned many things.
Shime
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From this reading From Rockville had come the news that Doctor Montgomery had left rather suddenly, without stating where he was going, and Dave had likewise learned that Shime had not shown himself since his discharge by the garage owner.
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading From Rockville had come the news that Doctor Montgomery had left rather suddenly, without stating where he was going, and Dave had likewise learned that Shime had not shown himself since his discharge by the garage owner.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading From Rockville had come the news that Doctor Montgomery had left rather suddenly, without stating where he was going, and Dave had likewise learned that Shime had not shown himself since his discharge by the garage owner.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "I hope I scared them so much that they never bother me again."
statingverbUS /ˈsteɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “state” — express in words
From this reading From Rockville had come the news that Doctor Montgomery had left rather suddenly, without stating where he was going, and Dave had likewise learned that Shime had not shown himself since his discharge by the garage owner.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading From Rockville had come the news that Doctor Montgomery had left rather suddenly, without stating where he was going, and Dave had likewise learned that Shime had not shown himself since his discharge by the garage owner.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I hope I scared them so much that they never bother me again."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading From Rockville had come the news that Doctor Montgomery had left rather suddenly, without stating where he was going, and Dave had likewise learned that Shime had not shown himself since his discharge by the garage owner.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading A GAME OF ICE HOCKEY "I reckon you scared them pretty thoroughly, Dave."
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I hope I scared them so much that they never bother me again."
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Several days had passed, and in that time Dave had learned many things.
in an exhaustive manner
From this reading A GAME OF ICE HOCKEY "I reckon you scared them pretty thoroughly, Dave."
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Several days had passed, and in that time Dave had learned many things.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading From Rockville had come the news that Doctor Montgomery had left rather suddenly, without stating where he was going, and Dave had likewise learned that Shime had not shown himself since his discharge by the garage owner.
in or at the place that
From this reading From Rockville had come the news that Doctor Montgomery had left rather suddenly, without stating where he was going, and Dave had likewise learned that Shime had not shown himself since his discharge by the garage owner.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading From Rockville had come the news that Doctor Montgomery had left rather suddenly, without stating where he was going, and Dave had likewise learned that Shime had not shown himself since his discharge by the garage owner.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading A GAME OF ICE HOCKEY "I reckon you scared them pretty thoroughly, Dave."
