used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading If he does it consciously, the chances are he is a snob for doing it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He turned and left the room, followed by his two faithful henchmen, little imagining that, if any one had scored in this unsatisfactory interview, he had.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading He turned and left the room, followed by his two faithful henchmen, little imagining that, if any one had scored in this unsatisfactory interview, he had.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading If he does it consciously, the chances are he is a snob for doing it.
a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true
From this reading Fortunately for the dignity, as well as for the comfort, of the three boys, Dick made no attempt to prolong the argument.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Fortunately for the dignity, as well as for the comfort, of the three boys, Dick made no attempt to prolong the argument.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading Fortunately for the dignity, as well as for the comfort, of the three boys, Dick made no attempt to prolong the argument.
belongsverbUS /bɪˈlɔːŋz/
third-person singular of “belong” — be owned by; be in the possession of
From this reading Don't let the reader imagine that any mystical glory belongs to the schoolboy who happens to "score one" off his master.
blissnounUS /blɪs/
a state of extreme happiness
From this reading If he does it unconsciously, as Dick did here, then the misfortune of the master by no means means the bliss of the boy.
a youthful male person
From this reading If he does it unconsciously, as Dick did here, then the misfortune of the master by no means means the bliss of the boy.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading Fortunately for the dignity, as well as for the comfort, of the three boys, Dick made no attempt to prolong the argument.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He turned and left the room, followed by his two faithful henchmen, little imagining that, if any one had scored in this unsatisfactory interview, he had.
chancesnounUS /ˈtʃænsəz/
plural of “chance” — a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading If he does it consciously, the chances are he is a snob for doing it.
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading Fortunately for the dignity, as well as for the comfort, of the three boys, Dick made no attempt to prolong the argument.
consciouslyadverbUS /ˈkɑːnʃəsli/
with awareness
From this reading If he does it consciously, the chances are he is a snob for doing it.
someone who is a detective
From this reading Fortunately for the dignity, as well as for the comfort, of the three boys, Dick made no attempt to prolong the argument.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading If he does it unconsciously, as Dick did here, then the misfortune of the master by no means means the bliss of the boy.
the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect
From this reading Fortunately for the dignity, as well as for the comfort, of the three boys, Dick made no attempt to prolong the argument.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading If he does it consciously, the chances are he is a snob for doing it.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading If he does it consciously, the chances are he is a snob for doing it.
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From this reading Don't let the reader imagine that any mystical glory belongs to the schoolboy who happens to "score one" off his master.
steadfast in affection or allegiance
From this reading He turned and left the room, followed by his two faithful henchmen, little imagining that, if any one had scored in this unsatisfactory interview, he had.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading He turned and left the room, followed by his two faithful henchmen, little imagining that, if any one had scored in this unsatisfactory interview, he had.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Fortunately for the dignity, as well as for the comfort, of the three boys, Dick made no attempt to prolong the argument.
FortunatelyadverbUS /ˈfɔːrtʃənətli/
by good fortune
From this reading Fortunately for the dignity, as well as for the comfort, of the three boys, Dick made no attempt to prolong the argument.
a state of high honor
From this reading Don't let the reader imagine that any mystical glory belongs to the schoolboy who happens to "score one" off his master.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He turned and left the room, followed by his two faithful henchmen, little imagining that, if any one had scored in this unsatisfactory interview, he had.
third-person singular of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading Don't let the reader imagine that any mystical glory belongs to the schoolboy who happens to "score one" off his master.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He turned and left the room, followed by his two faithful henchmen, little imagining that, if any one had scored in this unsatisfactory interview, he had.
henchmennounUS /ˈhentʃmən/
plural of “henchman” — someone who assists in a plot
From this reading He turned and left the room, followed by his two faithful henchmen, little imagining that, if any one had scored in this unsatisfactory interview, he had.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading If he does it unconsciously, as Dick did here, then the misfortune of the master by no means means the bliss of the boy.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He turned and left the room, followed by his two faithful henchmen, little imagining that, if any one had scored in this unsatisfactory interview, he had.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He turned and left the room, followed by his two faithful henchmen, little imagining that, if any one had scored in this unsatisfactory interview, he had.
form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
From this reading Don't let the reader imagine that any mystical glory belongs to the schoolboy who happens to "score one" off his master.
imaginingverbUS /ˌɪˈmædʒənɪŋ/
-ing form of “imagine” — form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
From this reading He turned and left the room, followed by his two faithful henchmen, little imagining that, if any one had scored in this unsatisfactory interview, he had.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He turned and left the room, followed by his two faithful henchmen, little imagining that, if any one had scored in this unsatisfactory interview, he had.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading He turned and left the room, followed by his two faithful henchmen, little imagining that, if any one had scored in this unsatisfactory interview, he had.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading If he does it consciously, the chances are he is a snob for doing it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading If he does it consciously, the chances are he is a snob for doing it.
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 He turned and left the room, followed by his two faithful henchmen, little imagining that, if any one had scored in this unsatisfactory interview, he had.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Don't let the reader imagine that any mystical glory belongs to the schoolboy who happens to "score one" off his master.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He turned and left the room, followed by his two faithful henchmen, little imagining that, if any one had scored in this unsatisfactory interview, he had.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Fortunately for the dignity, as well as for the comfort, of the three boys, Dick made no attempt to prolong the argument.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading Don't let the reader imagine that any mystical glory belongs to the schoolboy who happens to "score one" off his master.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading If he does it unconsciously, as Dick did here, then the misfortune of the master by no means means the bliss of the boy.
unnecessary and unforeseen trouble resulting from an unfortunate event
From this reading If he does it unconsciously, as Dick did here, then the misfortune of the master by no means means the bliss of the boy.
mysticaladjectiveUS /ˈmɪstɪkəl/
relating to or characteristic of mysticism
From this reading Don't let the reader imagine that any mystical glory belongs to the schoolboy who happens to "score one" off his master.
not any; not one
From this reading Fortunately for the dignity, as well as for the comfort, of the three boys, Dick made no attempt to prolong the argument.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Fortunately for the dignity, as well as for the comfort, of the three boys, Dick made no attempt to prolong the argument.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Don't let the reader imagine that any mystical glory belongs to the schoolboy who happens to "score one" off his master.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He turned and left the room, followed by his two faithful henchmen, little imagining that, if any one had scored in this unsatisfactory interview, he had.
prolongverbUS /prəˈlɔːŋ/
lengthen in time; cause to be or last longer
From this reading Fortunately for the dignity, as well as for the comfort, of the three boys, Dick made no attempt to prolong the argument.
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading Don't let the reader imagine that any mystical glory belongs to the schoolboy who happens to "score one" off his master.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading He turned and left the room, followed by his two faithful henchmen, little imagining that, if any one had scored in this unsatisfactory interview, he had.
schoolboynounUS /ˈskuːlbɔɪ/
a boy attending school
From this reading Don't let the reader imagine that any mystical glory belongs to the schoolboy who happens to "score one" off his master.
a number or letter indicating quality (especially of a student's performance)
From this reading Don't let the reader imagine that any mystical glory belongs to the schoolboy who happens to "score one" off his master.
scoredverbUS /skɔːrd/
past form of “score” — gain points in a game
From this reading He turned and left the room, followed by his two faithful henchmen, little imagining that, if any one had scored in this unsatisfactory interview, he had.
snobnounUS /snɑːb/
a person regarded as arrogant and annoying
From this reading If he does it consciously, the chances are he is a snob for doing it.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He turned and left the room, followed by his two faithful henchmen, little imagining that, if any one had scored in this unsatisfactory interview, he had.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Fortunately for the dignity, as well as for the comfort, of the three boys, Dick made no attempt to prolong the argument.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading If he does it unconsciously, as Dick did here, then the misfortune of the master by no means means the bliss of the boy.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He turned and left the room, followed by his two faithful henchmen, little imagining that, if any one had scored in this unsatisfactory interview, he had.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Fortunately for the dignity, as well as for the comfort, of the three boys, Dick made no attempt to prolong the argument.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Fortunately for the dignity, as well as for the comfort, of the three boys, Dick made no attempt to prolong the argument.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading He turned and left the room, followed by his two faithful henchmen, little imagining that, if any one had scored in this unsatisfactory interview, he had.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading He turned and left the room, followed by his two faithful henchmen, little imagining that, if any one had scored in this unsatisfactory interview, he had.
unconsciouslyadverbUS /ˌʌnˈkɑːnʃəsli/
without awareness
From this reading If he does it unconsciously, as Dick did here, then the misfortune of the master by no means means the bliss of the boy.
unsatisfactoryadjectiveUS /ˌʌnsətɪˈsfæktəri/
not giving satisfaction
From this reading He turned and left the room, followed by his two faithful henchmen, little imagining that, if any one had scored in this unsatisfactory interview, he had.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Fortunately for the dignity, as well as for the comfort, of the three boys, Dick made no attempt to prolong the argument.
which person or people
From this reading Don't let the reader imagine that any mystical glory belongs to the schoolboy who happens to "score one" off his master.
