used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Though they rushed out with even more noise than usual, every boy of them knew that the noise was to cover a certain sense of shame-facedness, because they had actually been beguiled into listening quietly for a few minutes to earnest words.
ABOUTprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “ANYTHING UNCOMMON ABOUT ME?”
having fair knowledge of
From this reading “New, I should say,” replied one of the younger boys; “she ain't like anything that's been in that room since we got acquainted with it.
in actual fact
From this reading Though they rushed out with even more noise than usual, every boy of them knew that the noise was to cover a certain sense of shame-facedness, because they had actually been beguiled into listening quietly for a few minutes to earnest words.
ain't
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From this reading “New, I should say,” replied one of the younger boys; “she ain't like anything that's been in that room since we got acquainted with it.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading “I say, boys,” said Nimble Dick, “is that an awful green one, or a new kind?”
any thing at all
From this reading “ANYTHING UNCOMMON ABOUT ME?”
awfuladjectiveUS /ˈɑːfəl/
exceptionally bad or displeasing
From this reading “I say, boys,” said Nimble Dick, “is that an awful green one, or a new kind?”
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Directly they had reached the privacy of the street they became quieter.
for the reason that
From this reading Though they rushed out with even more noise than usual, every boy of them knew that the noise was to cover a certain sense of shame-facedness, because they had actually been beguiled into listening quietly for a few minutes to earnest words.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Though they rushed out with even more noise than usual, every boy of them knew that the noise was to cover a certain sense of shame-facedness, because they had actually been beguiled into listening quietly for a few minutes to earnest words.
beguiledadjectiveUS /bɪˈɡaɪld/
filled with wonder and delight
From this reading Though they rushed out with even more noise than usual, every boy of them knew that the noise was to cover a certain sense of shame-facedness, because they had actually been beguiled into listening quietly for a few minutes to earnest words.
a youthful male person
From this reading Though they rushed out with even more noise than usual, every boy of them knew that the noise was to cover a certain sense of shame-facedness, because they had actually been beguiled into listening quietly for a few minutes to earnest words.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading “I say, boys,” said Nimble Dick, “is that an awful green one, or a new kind?”
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Though they rushed out with even more noise than usual, every boy of them knew that the noise was to cover a certain sense of shame-facedness, because they had actually been beguiled into listening quietly for a few minutes to earnest words.
provide with a covering or cause to be covered
From this reading Though they rushed out with even more noise than usual, every boy of them knew that the noise was to cover a certain sense of shame-facedness, because they had actually been beguiled into listening quietly for a few minutes to earnest words.
someone who is a detective
From this reading “I say, boys,” said Nimble Dick, “is that an awful green one, or a new kind?”
without deviation
From this reading Directly they had reached the privacy of the street they became quieter.
characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions
From this reading Though they rushed out with even more noise than usual, every boy of them knew that the noise was to cover a certain sense of shame-facedness, because they had actually been beguiled into listening quietly for a few minutes to earnest words.
divisible by two
From this reading Though they rushed out with even more noise than usual, every boy of them knew that the noise was to cover a certain sense of shame-facedness, because they had actually been beguiled into listening quietly for a few minutes to earnest words.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Though they rushed out with even more noise than usual, every boy of them knew that the noise was to cover a certain sense of shame-facedness, because they had actually been beguiled into listening quietly for a few minutes to earnest words.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Though they rushed out with even more noise than usual, every boy of them knew that the noise was to cover a certain sense of shame-facedness, because they had actually been beguiled into listening quietly for a few minutes to earnest words.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Though they rushed out with even more noise than usual, every boy of them knew that the noise was to cover a certain sense of shame-facedness, because they had actually been beguiled into listening quietly for a few minutes to earnest words.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading “New, I should say,” replied one of the younger boys; “she ain't like anything that's been in that room since we got acquainted with it.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading “I say, boys,” said Nimble Dick, “is that an awful green one, or a new kind?”
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Though they rushed out with even more noise than usual, every boy of them knew that the noise was to cover a certain sense of shame-facedness, because they had actually been beguiled into listening quietly for a few minutes to earnest words.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I say, boys,” said Nimble Dick, “is that an awful green one, or a new kind?”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “New, I should say,” replied one of the younger boys; “she ain't like anything that's been in that room since we got acquainted with it.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Though they rushed out with even more noise than usual, every boy of them knew that the noise was to cover a certain sense of shame-facedness, because they had actually been beguiled into listening quietly for a few minutes to earnest words.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “I say, boys,” said Nimble Dick, “is that an awful green one, or a new kind?”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “New, I should say,” replied one of the younger boys; “she ain't like anything that's been in that room since we got acquainted with it.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading “I say, boys,” said Nimble Dick, “is that an awful green one, or a new kind?”
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 Though they rushed out with even more noise than usual, every boy of them knew that the noise was to cover a certain sense of shame-facedness, because they had actually been beguiled into listening quietly for a few minutes to earnest words.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading “New, I should say,” replied one of the younger boys; “she ain't like anything that's been in that room since we got acquainted with it.
the act of hearing attentively
From this reading Though they rushed out with even more noise than usual, every boy of them knew that the noise was to cover a certain sense of shame-facedness, because they had actually been beguiled into listening quietly for a few minutes to earnest words.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “ANYTHING UNCOMMON ABOUT ME?”
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading Though they rushed out with even more noise than usual, every boy of them knew that the noise was to cover a certain sense of shame-facedness, because they had actually been beguiled into listening quietly for a few minutes to earnest words.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Though they rushed out with even more noise than usual, every boy of them knew that the noise was to cover a certain sense of shame-facedness, because they had actually been beguiled into listening quietly for a few minutes to earnest words.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading “I say, boys,” said Nimble Dick, “is that an awful green one, or a new kind?”
NimbleadjectiveUS /ˈnɪmbəl/
moving quickly and lightly
From this reading “I say, boys,” said Nimble Dick, “is that an awful green one, or a new kind?”
sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)
From this reading Though they rushed out with even more noise than usual, every boy of them knew that the noise was to cover a certain sense of shame-facedness, because they had actually been beguiled into listening quietly for a few minutes to earnest words.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Though they rushed out with even more noise than usual, every boy of them knew that the noise was to cover a certain sense of shame-facedness, because they had actually been beguiled into listening quietly for a few minutes to earnest words.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “I say, boys,” said Nimble Dick, “is that an awful green one, or a new kind?”
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading “I say, boys,” said Nimble Dick, “is that an awful green one, or a new kind?”
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Though they rushed out with even more noise than usual, every boy of them knew that the noise was to cover a certain sense of shame-facedness, because they had actually been beguiled into listening quietly for a few minutes to earnest words.
privacynounUS /ˈpraɪvəsi/
the quality of being secluded from the presence or view of others
From this reading Directly they had reached the privacy of the street they became quieter.
quieteradjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪətər/
comparative of “quiet” — characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading Directly they had reached the privacy of the street they became quieter.
with low volume
From this reading Though they rushed out with even more noise than usual, every boy of them knew that the noise was to cover a certain sense of shame-facedness, because they had actually been beguiled into listening quietly for a few minutes to earnest words.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Directly they had reached the privacy of the street they became quieter.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading “New, I should say,” replied one of the younger boys; “she ain't like anything that's been in that room since we got acquainted with it.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading “New, I should say,” replied one of the younger boys; “she ain't like anything that's been in that room since we got acquainted with it.
done under pressure
From this reading Though they rushed out with even more noise than usual, every boy of them knew that the noise was to cover a certain sense of shame-facedness, because they had actually been beguiled into listening quietly for a few minutes to earnest words.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “I say, boys,” said Nimble Dick, “is that an awful green one, or a new kind?”
express in words
From this reading “I say, boys,” said Nimble Dick, “is that an awful green one, or a new kind?”
a general conscious awareness
From this reading Though they rushed out with even more noise than usual, every boy of them knew that the noise was to cover a certain sense of shame-facedness, because they had actually been beguiled into listening quietly for a few minutes to earnest words.
shame-facedness
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Though they rushed out with even more noise than usual, every boy of them knew that the noise was to cover a certain sense of shame-facedness, because they had actually been beguiled into listening quietly for a few minutes to earnest words.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “New, I should say,” replied one of the younger boys; “she ain't like anything that's been in that room since we got acquainted with it.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading “New, I should say,” replied one of the younger boys; “she ain't like anything that's been in that room since we got acquainted with it.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading “New, I should say,” replied one of the younger boys; “she ain't like anything that's been in that room since we got acquainted with it.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Directly they had reached the privacy of the street they became quieter.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Though they rushed out with even more noise than usual, every boy of them knew that the noise was to cover a certain sense of shame-facedness, because they had actually been beguiled into listening quietly for a few minutes to earnest words.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Though they rushed out with even more noise than usual, every boy of them knew that the noise was to cover a certain sense of shame-facedness, because they had actually been beguiled into listening quietly for a few minutes to earnest words.
that's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “New, I should say,” replied one of the younger boys; “she ain't like anything that's been in that room since we got acquainted with it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Though they rushed out with even more noise than usual, every boy of them knew that the noise was to cover a certain sense of shame-facedness, because they had actually been beguiled into listening quietly for a few minutes to earnest words.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Though they rushed out with even more noise than usual, every boy of them knew that the noise was to cover a certain sense of shame-facedness, because they had actually been beguiled into listening quietly for a few minutes to earnest words.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Though they rushed out with even more noise than usual, every boy of them knew that the noise was to cover a certain sense of shame-facedness, because they had actually been beguiled into listening quietly for a few minutes to earnest words.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Though they rushed out with even more noise than usual, every boy of them knew that the noise was to cover a certain sense of shame-facedness, because they had actually been beguiled into listening quietly for a few minutes to earnest words.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Though they rushed out with even more noise than usual, every boy of them knew that the noise was to cover a certain sense of shame-facedness, because they had actually been beguiled into listening quietly for a few minutes to earnest words.
UNCOMMONadjectiveUS /ənˈkɑːmən/
not common or ordinarily encountered; unusually great in amount or remarkable in character or kind
From this reading “ANYTHING UNCOMMON ABOUT ME?”
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading Though they rushed out with even more noise than usual, every boy of them knew that the noise was to cover a certain sense of shame-facedness, because they had actually been beguiled into listening quietly for a few minutes to earnest words.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Though they rushed out with even more noise than usual, every boy of them knew that the noise was to cover a certain sense of shame-facedness, because they had actually been beguiled into listening quietly for a few minutes to earnest words.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “New, I should say,” replied one of the younger boys; “she ain't like anything that's been in that room since we got acquainted with it.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Though they rushed out with even more noise than usual, every boy of them knew that the noise was to cover a certain sense of shame-facedness, because they had actually been beguiled into listening quietly for a few minutes to earnest words.
the words that are spoken
From this reading Though they rushed out with even more noise than usual, every boy of them knew that the noise was to cover a certain sense of shame-facedness, because they had actually been beguiled into listening quietly for a few minutes to earnest words.
used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father
From this reading “New, I should say,” replied one of the younger boys; “she ain't like anything that's been in that room since we got acquainted with it.
