used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading PHIL AND BEN MAKE A MOVE So far Dave and Nat Poole had not met face to face.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Our hero had seen the money-lender's son a number of times, but Nat had always been with some of his cronies and had, apparently, not taken any notice.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading PHIL AND BEN MAKE A MOVE So far Dave and Nat Poole had not met face to face.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Our hero had seen the money-lender's son a number of times, but Nat had always been with some of his cronies and had, apparently, not taken any notice.
from appearances alone
From this reading Our hero had seen the money-lender's son a number of times, but Nat had always been with some of his cronies and had, apparently, not taken any notice.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Our hero had seen the money-lender's son a number of times, but Nat had always been with some of his cronies and had, apparently, not taken any notice.
a mountain or tall hill
From this reading PHIL AND BEN MAKE A MOVE So far Dave and Nat Poole had not met face to face.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Our hero had seen the money-lender's son a number of times, but Nat had always been with some of his cronies and had, apparently, not taken any notice.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading But on the morning following the conversation just recorded, the pair came face to face in one of the narrow hallways.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading But on the morning following the conversation just recorded, the pair came face to face in one of the narrow hallways.
croniesnounUS /ˈkroʊniz/
plural of “crony” — a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading Our hero had seen the money-lender's son a number of times, but Nat had always been with some of his cronies and had, apparently, not taken any notice.
Dave
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From this reading PHIL AND BEN MAKE A MOVE So far Dave and Nat Poole had not met face to face.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading PHIL AND BEN MAKE A MOVE So far Dave and Nat Poole had not met face to face.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading PHIL AND BEN MAKE A MOVE So far Dave and Nat Poole had not met face to face.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading But on the morning following the conversation just recorded, the pair came face to face in one of the narrow hallways.
Good-morning
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From this reading "Good-morning, Nat," said Dave, pleasantly.
grumbledverbUS /ˈɡrʌmbəld/
past form of “grumble” — show one's unhappiness or critical attitude
From this reading "Morning," grumbled the other student.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading PHIL AND BEN MAKE A MOVE So far Dave and Nat Poole had not met face to face.
hallwaysnounUS /ˈhɔːlweɪz/
plural of “hallway” — an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading But on the morning following the conversation just recorded, the pair came face to face in one of the narrow hallways.
a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading Our hero had seen the money-lender's son a number of times, but Nat had always been with some of his cronies and had, apparently, not taken any notice.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Our hero had seen the money-lender's son a number of times, but Nat had always been with some of his cronies and had, apparently, not taken any notice.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But on the morning following the conversation just recorded, the pair came face to face in one of the narrow hallways.
and nothing more
From this reading But on the morning following the conversation just recorded, the pair came face to face in one of the narrow hallways.
engage in
From this reading PHIL AND BEN MAKE A MOVE So far Dave and Nat Poole had not met face to face.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading PHIL AND BEN MAKE A MOVE So far Dave and Nat Poole had not met face to face.
money-lender's
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From this reading Our hero had seen the money-lender's son a number of times, but Nat had always been with some of his cronies and had, apparently, not taken any notice.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading But on the morning following the conversation just recorded, the pair came face to face in one of the narrow hallways.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading PHIL AND BEN MAKE A MOVE So far Dave and Nat Poole had not met face to face.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading But on the morning following the conversation just recorded, the pair came face to face in one of the narrow hallways.
Nat
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From this reading PHIL AND BEN MAKE A MOVE So far Dave and Nat Poole had not met face to face.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading PHIL AND BEN MAKE A MOVE So far Dave and Nat Poole had not met face to face.
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading Our hero had seen the money-lender's son a number of times, but Nat had always been with some of his cronies and had, apparently, not taken any notice.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading Our hero had seen the money-lender's son a number of times, but Nat had always been with some of his cronies and had, apparently, not taken any notice.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Our hero had seen the money-lender's son a number of times, but Nat had always been with some of his cronies and had, apparently, not taken any notice.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading But on the morning following the conversation just recorded, the pair came face to face in one of the narrow hallways.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading But on the morning following the conversation just recorded, the pair came face to face in one of the narrow hallways.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading "Morning," grumbled the other student.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Our hero had seen the money-lender's son a number of times, but Nat had always been with some of his cronies and had, apparently, not taken any notice.
a set of two similar things considered as a unit
From this reading But on the morning following the conversation just recorded, the pair came face to face in one of the narrow hallways.
PHIL
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From this reading PHIL AND BEN MAKE A MOVE So far Dave and Nat Poole had not met face to face.
pleasantlyadverbUS /ˈplezəntli/
in a cheerful manner
From this reading "Good-morning, Nat," said Dave, pleasantly.
Poole
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From this reading PHIL AND BEN MAKE A MOVE So far Dave and Nat Poole had not met face to face.
recordedadjectiveUS /rəˈkɔːrdɪd/
set down or registered in a permanent form especially on film or tape for reproduction
From this reading But on the morning following the conversation just recorded, the pair came face to face in one of the narrow hallways.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Good-morning, Nat," said Dave, pleasantly.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Our hero had seen the money-lender's son a number of times, but Nat had always been with some of his cronies and had, apparently, not taken any notice.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading PHIL AND BEN MAKE A MOVE So far Dave and Nat Poole had not met face to face.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Our hero had seen the money-lender's son a number of times, but Nat had always been with some of his cronies and had, apparently, not taken any notice.
a male human offspring
From this reading Our hero had seen the money-lender's son a number of times, but Nat had always been with some of his cronies and had, apparently, not taken any notice.
studentnounUS /ˈstuːdənt/
a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading "Morning," grumbled the other student.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Our hero had seen the money-lender's son a number of times, but Nat had always been with some of his cronies and had, apparently, not taken any notice.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Our hero had seen the money-lender's son a number of times, but Nat had always been with some of his cronies and had, apparently, not taken any notice.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading Our hero had seen the money-lender's son a number of times, but Nat had always been with some of his cronies and had, apparently, not taken any notice.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading PHIL AND BEN MAKE A MOVE So far Dave and Nat Poole had not met face to face.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Our hero had seen the money-lender's son a number of times, but Nat had always been with some of his cronies and had, apparently, not taken any notice.
