used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A small boy, red-faced and puffing after a hard run with his message, paused at the wicket gate of the playground of a great school.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading A small boy, red-faced and puffing after a hard run with his message, paused at the wicket gate of the playground of a great school.
anew
From this reading He gave up the idea of plunging into the throng, sighed, drew a long breath, opened his mouth to its fullest extent, and shrilled again:
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He wore an anxious look, for he had been bidden to hurry; and to pick out one boy from two or three hundred seems a rather overwhelming task, especially with most of the number vigorously kicking practice footballs.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A small boy, red-faced and puffing after a hard run with his message, paused at the wicket gate of the playground of a great school.
eagerly desirous
From this reading He wore an anxious look, for he had been bidden to hurry; and to pick out one boy from two or three hundred seems a rather overwhelming task, especially with most of the number vigorously kicking practice footballs.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A small boy, red-faced and puffing after a hard run with his message, paused at the wicket gate of the playground of a great school.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He wore an anxious look, for he had been bidden to hurry; and to pick out one boy from two or three hundred seems a rather overwhelming task, especially with most of the number vigorously kicking practice footballs.
biddenverbUS /ˈbɪdɪn/
inflected form of “bid” — propose a payment
From this reading He wore an anxious look, for he had been bidden to hurry; and to pick out one boy from two or three hundred seems a rather overwhelming task, especially with most of the number vigorously kicking practice footballs.
a youthful male person
From this reading A small boy, red-faced and puffing after a hard run with his message, paused at the wicket gate of the playground of a great school.
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading He gave up the idea of plunging into the throng, sighed, drew a long breath, opened his mouth to its fullest extent, and shrilled again:
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading He gave up the idea of plunging into the throng, sighed, drew a long breath, opened his mouth to its fullest extent, and shrilled again:
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading He wore an anxious look, for he had been bidden to hurry; and to pick out one boy from two or three hundred seems a rather overwhelming task, especially with most of the number vigorously kicking practice footballs.
the point or degree to which something extends
From this reading He gave up the idea of plunging into the throng, sighed, drew a long breath, opened his mouth to its fullest extent, and shrilled again:
footballsnounUS /ˈfʊtbɔːlz/
plural of “football” — any of various games played with a ball (round or oval) in which two teams try to kick or carry or propel the ball into each other's goal
From this reading He wore an anxious look, for he had been bidden to hurry; and to pick out one boy from two or three hundred seems a rather overwhelming task, especially with most of the number vigorously kicking practice footballs.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He wore an anxious look, for he had been bidden to hurry; and to pick out one boy from two or three hundred seems a rather overwhelming task, especially with most of the number vigorously kicking practice footballs.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He wore an anxious look, for he had been bidden to hurry; and to pick out one boy from two or three hundred seems a rather overwhelming task, especially with most of the number vigorously kicking practice footballs.
fullestadjectiveUS /ˈfʊləst/
superlative of “full” — containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading He gave up the idea of plunging into the throng, sighed, drew a long breath, opened his mouth to its fullest extent, and shrilled again:
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading A small boy, red-faced and puffing after a hard run with his message, paused at the wicket gate of the playground of a great school.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading He gave up the idea of plunging into the throng, sighed, drew a long breath, opened his mouth to its fullest extent, and shrilled again:
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading A small boy, red-faced and puffing after a hard run with his message, paused at the wicket gate of the playground of a great school.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He wore an anxious look, for he had been bidden to hurry; and to pick out one boy from two or three hundred seems a rather overwhelming task, especially with most of the number vigorously kicking practice footballs.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading A small boy, red-faced and puffing after a hard run with his message, paused at the wicket gate of the playground of a great school.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He wore an anxious look, for he had been bidden to hurry; and to pick out one boy from two or three hundred seems a rather overwhelming task, especially with most of the number vigorously kicking practice footballs.
HinounUS /haɪ/
an expression of greeting
From this reading Hi, Lester!"
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A small boy, red-faced and puffing after a hard run with his message, paused at the wicket gate of the playground of a great school.
ten 10s
From this reading He wore an anxious look, for he had been bidden to hurry; and to pick out one boy from two or three hundred seems a rather overwhelming task, especially with most of the number vigorously kicking practice footballs.
a condition of urgency making it necessary to hurry
From this reading He wore an anxious look, for he had been bidden to hurry; and to pick out one boy from two or three hundred seems a rather overwhelming task, especially with most of the number vigorously kicking practice footballs.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading He gave up the idea of plunging into the throng, sighed, drew a long breath, opened his mouth to its fullest extent, and shrilled again:
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading He gave up the idea of plunging into the throng, sighed, drew a long breath, opened his mouth to its fullest extent, and shrilled again:
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading He gave up the idea of plunging into the throng, sighed, drew a long breath, opened his mouth to its fullest extent, and shrilled again:
kickingnounUS /ˈkɪkɪŋ/
a rhythmic thrusting movement of the legs as in swimming or calisthenics
From this reading He wore an anxious look, for he had been bidden to hurry; and to pick out one boy from two or three hundred seems a rather overwhelming task, especially with most of the number vigorously kicking practice footballs.
Lester
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From this reading "Lester!
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading He gave up the idea of plunging into the throng, sighed, drew a long breath, opened his mouth to its fullest extent, and shrilled again:
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He wore an anxious look, for he had been bidden to hurry; and to pick out one boy from two or three hundred seems a rather overwhelming task, especially with most of the number vigorously kicking practice footballs.
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading A small boy, red-faced and puffing after a hard run with his message, paused at the wicket gate of the playground of a great school.
used to form the superlative
From this reading He wore an anxious look, for he had been bidden to hurry; and to pick out one boy from two or three hundred seems a rather overwhelming task, especially with most of the number vigorously kicking practice footballs.
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading He gave up the idea of plunging into the throng, sighed, drew a long breath, opened his mouth to its fullest extent, and shrilled again:
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading He wore an anxious look, for he had been bidden to hurry; and to pick out one boy from two or three hundred seems a rather overwhelming task, especially with most of the number vigorously kicking practice footballs.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A small boy, red-faced and puffing after a hard run with his message, paused at the wicket gate of the playground of a great school.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He wore an anxious look, for he had been bidden to hurry; and to pick out one boy from two or three hundred seems a rather overwhelming task, especially with most of the number vigorously kicking practice footballs.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading He gave up the idea of plunging into the throng, sighed, drew a long breath, opened his mouth to its fullest extent, and shrilled again:
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He wore an anxious look, for he had been bidden to hurry; and to pick out one boy from two or three hundred seems a rather overwhelming task, especially with most of the number vigorously kicking practice footballs.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He wore an anxious look, for he had been bidden to hurry; and to pick out one boy from two or three hundred seems a rather overwhelming task, especially with most of the number vigorously kicking practice footballs.
overwhelmingadjectiveUS /ˌoʊvərˈwelmɪŋ/
so strong as to be irresistible
From this reading He wore an anxious look, for he had been bidden to hurry; and to pick out one boy from two or three hundred seems a rather overwhelming task, especially with most of the number vigorously kicking practice footballs.
past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
From this reading A small boy, red-faced and puffing after a hard run with his message, paused at the wicket gate of the playground of a great school.
select carefully from a group
From this reading He wore an anxious look, for he had been bidden to hurry; and to pick out one boy from two or three hundred seems a rather overwhelming task, especially with most of the number vigorously kicking practice footballs.
playgroundnounUS /ˈpleɪɡraʊnd/
an area where many people go for recreation
From this reading A small boy, red-faced and puffing after a hard run with his message, paused at the wicket gate of the playground of a great school.
plungingverbUS /ˈplʌndʒɪŋ/
-ing form of “plunge” — thrust or throw into
From this reading He gave up the idea of plunging into the throng, sighed, drew a long breath, opened his mouth to its fullest extent, and shrilled again:
a customary way of operation or behavior
From this reading He wore an anxious look, for he had been bidden to hurry; and to pick out one boy from two or three hundred seems a rather overwhelming task, especially with most of the number vigorously kicking practice footballs.
puffingnounUS /ˈpʌfɪŋ/
blowing tobacco smoke out into the air
From this reading A small boy, red-faced and puffing after a hard run with his message, paused at the wicket gate of the playground of a great school.
on the contrary
From this reading He wore an anxious look, for he had been bidden to hurry; and to pick out one boy from two or three hundred seems a rather overwhelming task, especially with most of the number vigorously kicking practice footballs.
red-facedadjective
(especially of the face) reddened or suffused with or as if with blood from emotion or exertion
From this reading A small boy, red-faced and puffing after a hard run with his message, paused at the wicket gate of the playground of a great school.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading A small boy, red-faced and puffing after a hard run with his message, paused at the wicket gate of the playground of a great school.
an educational institution
From this reading A small boy, red-faced and puffing after a hard run with his message, paused at the wicket gate of the playground of a great school.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading He wore an anxious look, for he had been bidden to hurry; and to pick out one boy from two or three hundred seems a rather overwhelming task, especially with most of the number vigorously kicking practice footballs.
shrilled
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From this reading He gave up the idea of plunging into the throng, sighed, drew a long breath, opened his mouth to its fullest extent, and shrilled again:
past form of “sigh” — heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
From this reading He gave up the idea of plunging into the throng, sighed, drew a long breath, opened his mouth to its fullest extent, and shrilled again:
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A small boy, red-faced and puffing after a hard run with his message, paused at the wicket gate of the playground of a great school.
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading He wore an anxious look, for he had been bidden to hurry; and to pick out one boy from two or three hundred seems a rather overwhelming task, especially with most of the number vigorously kicking practice footballs.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A small boy, red-faced and puffing after a hard run with his message, paused at the wicket gate of the playground of a great school.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading He wore an anxious look, for he had been bidden to hurry; and to pick out one boy from two or three hundred seems a rather overwhelming task, especially with most of the number vigorously kicking practice footballs.
throngnounUS /θrɔːŋ/
a large gathering of people
From this reading He gave up the idea of plunging into the throng, sighed, drew a long breath, opened his mouth to its fullest extent, and shrilled again:
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He wore an anxious look, for he had been bidden to hurry; and to pick out one boy from two or three hundred seems a rather overwhelming task, especially with most of the number vigorously kicking practice footballs.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading He wore an anxious look, for he had been bidden to hurry; and to pick out one boy from two or three hundred seems a rather overwhelming task, especially with most of the number vigorously kicking practice footballs.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He gave up the idea of plunging into the throng, sighed, drew a long breath, opened his mouth to its fullest extent, and shrilled again:
vigorouslyadverbUS /ˈvɪɡərəsli/
with vigor; in a vigorous manner
From this reading He wore an anxious look, for he had been bidden to hurry; and to pick out one boy from two or three hundred seems a rather overwhelming task, especially with most of the number vigorously kicking practice footballs.
wicketnounUS /ˈwɪkət/
cricket equipment consisting of a set of three stumps topped by crosspieces; used in playing cricket
From this reading A small boy, red-faced and puffing after a hard run with his message, paused at the wicket gate of the playground of a great school.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A small boy, red-faced and puffing after a hard run with his message, paused at the wicket gate of the playground of a great school.
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading He wore an anxious look, for he had been bidden to hurry; and to pick out one boy from two or three hundred seems a rather overwhelming task, especially with most of the number vigorously kicking practice footballs.
