used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading NAT POOLE WANTS TO KNOW That evening Dave was on his way to the school library, to consult a certain work of reference, when he ran into another student who suddenly grasped him by the shoulder.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was rather dark where the pair confronted each other, and for the instant our hero did not recognize the fellow.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading NAT POOLE WANTS TO KNOW That evening Dave was on his way to the school library, to consult a certain work of reference, when he ran into another student who suddenly grasped him by the shoulder.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "Oh, it's you, Nat," answered Dave, as he recognized the son of the Crumville money-lender.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Oh, it's you, Nat," answered Dave, as he recognized the son of the Crumville money-lender.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading NAT POOLE WANTS TO KNOW That evening Dave was on his way to the school library, to consult a certain work of reference, when he ran into another student who suddenly grasped him by the shoulder.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading NAT POOLE WANTS TO KNOW That evening Dave was on his way to the school library, to consult a certain work of reference, when he ran into another student who suddenly grasped him by the shoulder.
confrontedverbUS /kənˈfrʌntəd/
past form of “confront” — oppose, as in hostility or a competition
From this reading It was rather dark where the pair confronted each other, and for the instant our hero did not recognize the fellow.
consultverbUS /kənˈsʌlt/
get or ask advice from
From this reading NAT POOLE WANTS TO KNOW That evening Dave was on his way to the school library, to consult a certain work of reference, when he ran into another student who suddenly grasped him by the shoulder.
Crumville
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From this reading "Oh, it's you, Nat," answered Dave, as he recognized the son of the Crumville money-lender.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading It was rather dark where the pair confronted each other, and for the instant our hero did not recognize the fellow.
Dave
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From this reading NAT POOLE WANTS TO KNOW That evening Dave was on his way to the school library, to consult a certain work of reference, when he ran into another student who suddenly grasped him by the shoulder.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading It was rather dark where the pair confronted each other, and for the instant our hero did not recognize the fellow.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "What do you want?"
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading It was rather dark where the pair confronted each other, and for the instant our hero did not recognize the fellow.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading NAT POOLE WANTS TO KNOW That evening Dave was on his way to the school library, to consult a certain work of reference, when he ran into another student who suddenly grasped him by the shoulder.
a boy or man
From this reading It was rather dark where the pair confronted each other, and for the instant our hero did not recognize the fellow.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was rather dark where the pair confronted each other, and for the instant our hero did not recognize the fellow.
graspedverbUS /ɡræspt/
past form of “grasp” — hold firmly
From this reading NAT POOLE WANTS TO KNOW That evening Dave was on his way to the school library, to consult a certain work of reference, when he ran into another student who suddenly grasped him by the shoulder.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading NAT POOLE WANTS TO KNOW That evening Dave was on his way to the school library, to consult a certain work of reference, when he ran into another student who suddenly grasped him by the shoulder.
a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading It was rather dark where the pair confronted each other, and for the instant our hero did not recognize the fellow.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading NAT POOLE WANTS TO KNOW That evening Dave was on his way to the school library, to consult a certain work of reference, when he ran into another student who suddenly grasped him by the shoulder.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading NAT POOLE WANTS TO KNOW That evening Dave was on his way to the school library, to consult a certain work of reference, when he ran into another student who suddenly grasped him by the shoulder.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I want to speak to you for a minute, Dave Porter," said the other, in a voice that trembled a trifle.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "I want to speak to you for a minute, Dave Porter," said the other, in a voice that trembled a trifle.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading It was rather dark where the pair confronted each other, and for the instant our hero did not recognize the fellow.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading NAT POOLE WANTS TO KNOW That evening Dave was on his way to the school library, to consult a certain work of reference, when he ran into another student who suddenly grasped him by the shoulder.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was rather dark where the pair confronted each other, and for the instant our hero did not recognize the fellow.
it's
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From this reading "Oh, it's you, Nat," answered Dave, as he recognized the son of the Crumville money-lender.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading NAT POOLE WANTS TO KNOW That evening Dave was on his way to the school library, to consult a certain work of reference, when he ran into another student who suddenly grasped him by the shoulder.
a room where books are kept
From this reading NAT POOLE WANTS TO KNOW That evening Dave was on his way to the school library, to consult a certain work of reference, when he ran into another student who suddenly grasped him by the shoulder.
a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour
From this reading "I want to speak to you for a minute, Dave Porter," said the other, in a voice that trembled a trifle.
money-lender
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From this reading "Oh, it's you, Nat," answered Dave, as he recognized the son of the Crumville money-lender.
NAT
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From this reading NAT POOLE WANTS TO KNOW That evening Dave was on his way to the school library, to consult a certain work of reference, when he ran into another student who suddenly grasped him by the shoulder.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was rather dark where the pair confronted each other, and for the instant our hero did not recognize the fellow.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading NAT POOLE WANTS TO KNOW That evening Dave was on his way to the school library, to consult a certain work of reference, when he ran into another student who suddenly grasped him by the shoulder.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading "Oh, it's you, Nat," answered Dave, as he recognized the son of the Crumville money-lender.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading NAT POOLE WANTS TO KNOW That evening Dave was on his way to the school library, to consult a certain work of reference, when he ran into another student who suddenly grasped him by the shoulder.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading It was rather dark where the pair confronted each other, and for the instant our hero did not recognize the fellow.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading It was rather dark where the pair confronted each other, and for the instant our hero did not recognize the fellow.
a set of two similar things considered as a unit
From this reading It was rather dark where the pair confronted each other, and for the instant our hero did not recognize the fellow.
POOLE
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From this reading NAT POOLE WANTS TO KNOW That evening Dave was on his way to the school library, to consult a certain work of reference, when he ran into another student who suddenly grasped him by the shoulder.
PorternounUS /ˈpɔːrtər/
a person employed to carry luggage and supplies
From this reading "I want to speak to you for a minute, Dave Porter," said the other, in a voice that trembled a trifle.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading NAT POOLE WANTS TO KNOW That evening Dave was on his way to the school library, to consult a certain work of reference, when he ran into another student who suddenly grasped him by the shoulder.
on the contrary
From this reading It was rather dark where the pair confronted each other, and for the instant our hero did not recognize the fellow.
accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority
From this reading It was rather dark where the pair confronted each other, and for the instant our hero did not recognize the fellow.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading "Oh, it's you, Nat," answered Dave, as he recognized the son of the Crumville money-lender.
referencenounUS /ˈrefərəns/
a remark that calls attention to something or someone
From this reading NAT POOLE WANTS TO KNOW That evening Dave was on his way to the school library, to consult a certain work of reference, when he ran into another student who suddenly grasped him by the shoulder.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I want to speak to you for a minute, Dave Porter," said the other, in a voice that trembled a trifle.
an educational institution
From this reading NAT POOLE WANTS TO KNOW That evening Dave was on his way to the school library, to consult a certain work of reference, when he ran into another student who suddenly grasped him by the shoulder.
lift onto one's shoulders
From this reading NAT POOLE WANTS TO KNOW That evening Dave was on his way to the school library, to consult a certain work of reference, when he ran into another student who suddenly grasped him by the shoulder.
a male human offspring
From this reading "Oh, it's you, Nat," answered Dave, as he recognized the son of the Crumville money-lender.
express in speech
From this reading "I want to speak to you for a minute, Dave Porter," said the other, in a voice that trembled a trifle.
studentnounUS /ˈstuːdənt/
a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading NAT POOLE WANTS TO KNOW That evening Dave was on his way to the school library, to consult a certain work of reference, when he ran into another student who suddenly grasped him by the shoulder.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading NAT POOLE WANTS TO KNOW That evening Dave was on his way to the school library, to consult a certain work of reference, when he ran into another student who suddenly grasped him by the shoulder.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading NAT POOLE WANTS TO KNOW That evening Dave was on his way to the school library, to consult a certain work of reference, when he ran into another student who suddenly grasped him by the shoulder.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading NAT POOLE WANTS TO KNOW That evening Dave was on his way to the school library, to consult a certain work of reference, when he ran into another student who suddenly grasped him by the shoulder.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading NAT POOLE WANTS TO KNOW That evening Dave was on his way to the school library, to consult a certain work of reference, when he ran into another student who suddenly grasped him by the shoulder.
past form of “tremble” — move or jerk quickly and involuntarily up and down or sideways
From this reading "I want to speak to you for a minute, Dave Porter," said the other, in a voice that trembled a trifle.
a cold pudding made of layers of sponge cake spread with fruit or jelly; may be decorated with nuts, cream, or chocolate
From this reading "I want to speak to you for a minute, Dave Porter," said the other, in a voice that trembled a trifle.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading "I want to speak to you for a minute, Dave Porter," said the other, in a voice that trembled a trifle.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading "What do you want?"
plural of “want” — a state of extreme poverty
From this reading NAT POOLE WANTS TO KNOW That evening Dave was on his way to the school library, to consult a certain work of reference, when he ran into another student who suddenly grasped him by the shoulder.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading NAT POOLE WANTS TO KNOW That evening Dave was on his way to the school library, to consult a certain work of reference, when he ran into another student who suddenly grasped him by the shoulder.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading NAT POOLE WANTS TO KNOW That evening Dave was on his way to the school library, to consult a certain work of reference, when he ran into another student who suddenly grasped him by the shoulder.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What do you want?"
at the time that
From this reading NAT POOLE WANTS TO KNOW That evening Dave was on his way to the school library, to consult a certain work of reference, when he ran into another student who suddenly grasped him by the shoulder.
in or at the place that
From this reading It was rather dark where the pair confronted each other, and for the instant our hero did not recognize the fellow.
which person or people
From this reading NAT POOLE WANTS TO KNOW That evening Dave was on his way to the school library, to consult a certain work of reference, when he ran into another student who suddenly grasped him by the shoulder.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading NAT POOLE WANTS TO KNOW That evening Dave was on his way to the school library, to consult a certain work of reference, when he ran into another student who suddenly grasped him by the shoulder.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "What do you want?"
