used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading And I shall have no better opportunity than this of telling you a little more about the two lads, for they are seldom quiet long enough at a time to enable one to get an idea of their characters.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The scene through which they had just passed with Professor Callum and Miss Gertrude Morton, and the surprising announcement of the man who had told them about Riverview Hall gave them plenty about which to reflect.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading They are always on the go, Andy especially, for he never misses a chance to have some fun or play a joke.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading And I shall have no better opportunity than this of telling you a little more about the two lads, for they are seldom quiet long enough at a time to enable one to get an idea of their characters.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He and Frank were busily engaged in thinking.
Andy
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From this reading They are always on the go, Andy especially, for he never misses a chance to have some fun or play a joke.
Andy's
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From this reading THE WRECK OF THE BED Andy's question was not answered immediately.
announcementnounUS /əˈnaʊnsmənt/
a formal public statement
From this reading The scene through which they had just passed with Professor Callum and Miss Gertrude Morton, and the surprising announcement of the man who had told them about Riverview Hall gave them plenty about which to reflect.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading THE WRECK OF THE BED Andy's question was not answered immediately.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading And I shall have no better opportunity than this of telling you a little more about the two lads, for they are seldom quiet long enough at a time to enable one to get an idea of their characters.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading And I shall have no better opportunity than this of telling you a little more about the two lads, for they are seldom quiet long enough at a time to enable one to get an idea of their characters.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading THE WRECK OF THE BED Andy's question was not answered immediately.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading And I shall have no better opportunity than this of telling you a little more about the two lads, for they are seldom quiet long enough at a time to enable one to get an idea of their characters.
busilyadverbUS /ˈbɪzəli/
in a busy manner
From this reading He and Frank were busily engaged in thinking.
Callum
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From this reading The scene through which they had just passed with Professor Callum and Miss Gertrude Morton, and the surprising announcement of the man who had told them about Riverview Hall gave them plenty about which to reflect.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading They are always on the go, Andy especially, for he never misses a chance to have some fun or play a joke.
plural of “character” — an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading And I shall have no better opportunity than this of telling you a little more about the two lads, for they are seldom quiet long enough at a time to enable one to get an idea of their characters.
enableverbUS /eˈneɪbəl/
render capable or able for some task
From this reading And I shall have no better opportunity than this of telling you a little more about the two lads, for they are seldom quiet long enough at a time to enable one to get an idea of their characters.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading He and Frank were busily engaged in thinking.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading And I shall have no better opportunity than this of telling you a little more about the two lads, for they are seldom quiet long enough at a time to enable one to get an idea of their characters.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading They are always on the go, Andy especially, for he never misses a chance to have some fun or play a joke.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading And I shall have no better opportunity than this of telling you a little more about the two lads, for they are seldom quiet long enough at a time to enable one to get an idea of their characters.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading He and Frank were busily engaged in thinking.
activities that are enjoyable or amusing
From this reading They are always on the go, Andy especially, for he never misses a chance to have some fun or play a joke.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading The scene through which they had just passed with Professor Callum and Miss Gertrude Morton, and the surprising announcement of the man who had told them about Riverview Hall gave them plenty about which to reflect.
Gertrude
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From this reading The scene through which they had just passed with Professor Callum and Miss Gertrude Morton, and the surprising announcement of the man who had told them about Riverview Hall gave them plenty about which to reflect.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading And I shall have no better opportunity than this of telling you a little more about the two lads, for they are seldom quiet long enough at a time to enable one to get an idea of their characters.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading They are always on the go, Andy especially, for he never misses a chance to have some fun or play a joke.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The scene through which they had just passed with Professor Callum and Miss Gertrude Morton, and the surprising announcement of the man who had told them about Riverview Hall gave them plenty about which to reflect.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading The scene through which they had just passed with Professor Callum and Miss Gertrude Morton, and the surprising announcement of the man who had told them about Riverview Hall gave them plenty about which to reflect.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading And I shall have no better opportunity than this of telling you a little more about the two lads, for they are seldom quiet long enough at a time to enable one to get an idea of their characters.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He and Frank were busily engaged in thinking.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading And I shall have no better opportunity than this of telling you a little more about the two lads, for they are seldom quiet long enough at a time to enable one to get an idea of their characters.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading And I shall have no better opportunity than this of telling you a little more about the two lads, for they are seldom quiet long enough at a time to enable one to get an idea of their characters.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading THE WRECK OF THE BED Andy's question was not answered immediately.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He and Frank were busily engaged in thinking.
a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter
From this reading They are always on the go, Andy especially, for he never misses a chance to have some fun or play a joke.
and nothing more
From this reading The scene through which they had just passed with Professor Callum and Miss Gertrude Morton, and the surprising announcement of the man who had told them about Riverview Hall gave them plenty about which to reflect.
plural of “lad” — a boy or man
From this reading And I shall have no better opportunity than this of telling you a little more about the two lads, for they are seldom quiet long enough at a time to enable one to get an idea of their characters.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading And I shall have no better opportunity than this of telling you a little more about the two lads, for they are seldom quiet long enough at a time to enable one to get an idea of their characters.
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 And I shall have no better opportunity than this of telling you a little more about the two lads, for they are seldom quiet long enough at a time to enable one to get an idea of their characters.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The scene through which they had just passed with Professor Callum and Miss Gertrude Morton, and the surprising announcement of the man who had told them about Riverview Hall gave them plenty about which to reflect.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading The scene through which they had just passed with Professor Callum and Miss Gertrude Morton, and the surprising announcement of the man who had told them about Riverview Hall gave them plenty about which to reflect.
missesnounUS /ˈmɪsəz/
plural of “miss” — a young female
From this reading They are always on the go, Andy especially, for he never misses a chance to have some fun or play a joke.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading And I shall have no better opportunity than this of telling you a little more about the two lads, for they are seldom quiet long enough at a time to enable one to get an idea of their characters.
MortonnounUS /ˈmɔːrtən/
United States jazz musician who moved from ragtime to New Orleans jazz (1885-1941)
From this reading The scene through which they had just passed with Professor Callum and Miss Gertrude Morton, and the surprising announcement of the man who had told them about Riverview Hall gave them plenty about which to reflect.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading They are always on the go, Andy especially, for he never misses a chance to have some fun or play a joke.
not any; not one
From this reading And I shall have no better opportunity than this of telling you a little more about the two lads, for they are seldom quiet long enough at a time to enable one to get an idea of their characters.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THE WRECK OF THE BED Andy's question was not answered immediately.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE WRECK OF THE BED Andy's question was not answered immediately.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading They are always on the go, Andy especially, for he never misses a chance to have some fun or play a joke.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading And I shall have no better opportunity than this of telling you a little more about the two lads, for they are seldom quiet long enough at a time to enable one to get an idea of their characters.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading And I shall have no better opportunity than this of telling you a little more about the two lads, for they are seldom quiet long enough at a time to enable one to get an idea of their characters.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading They are always on the go, Andy especially, for he never misses a chance to have some fun or play a joke.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading The scene through which they had just passed with Professor Callum and Miss Gertrude Morton, and the surprising announcement of the man who had told them about Riverview Hall gave them plenty about which to reflect.
participate in games or sport
From this reading They are always on the go, Andy especially, for he never misses a chance to have some fun or play a joke.
a full supply
From this reading The scene through which they had just passed with Professor Callum and Miss Gertrude Morton, and the surprising announcement of the man who had told them about Riverview Hall gave them plenty about which to reflect.
someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
From this reading The scene through which they had just passed with Professor Callum and Miss Gertrude Morton, and the surprising announcement of the man who had told them about Riverview Hall gave them plenty about which to reflect.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading THE WRECK OF THE BED Andy's question was not answered immediately.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading And I shall have no better opportunity than this of telling you a little more about the two lads, for they are seldom quiet long enough at a time to enable one to get an idea of their characters.
reflectverbUS /rɪˈflekt/
manifest or bring back
From this reading The scene through which they had just passed with Professor Callum and Miss Gertrude Morton, and the surprising announcement of the man who had told them about Riverview Hall gave them plenty about which to reflect.
Riverview
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From this reading The scene through which they had just passed with Professor Callum and Miss Gertrude Morton, and the surprising announcement of the man who had told them about Riverview Hall gave them plenty about which to reflect.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading The scene through which they had just passed with Professor Callum and Miss Gertrude Morton, and the surprising announcement of the man who had told them about Riverview Hall gave them plenty about which to reflect.
not often
From this reading And I shall have no better opportunity than this of telling you a little more about the two lads, for they are seldom quiet long enough at a time to enable one to get an idea of their characters.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading And I shall have no better opportunity than this of telling you a little more about the two lads, for they are seldom quiet long enough at a time to enable one to get an idea of their characters.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading They are always on the go, Andy especially, for he never misses a chance to have some fun or play a joke.
surprisingadjectiveUS /sərˈpraɪzɪŋ/
causing surprise or wonder or amazement
From this reading The scene through which they had just passed with Professor Callum and Miss Gertrude Morton, and the surprising announcement of the man who had told them about Riverview Hall gave them plenty about which to reflect.
disclosing unintentionally something concealed
From this reading And I shall have no better opportunity than this of telling you a little more about the two lads, for they are seldom quiet long enough at a time to enable one to get an idea of their characters.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading And I shall have no better opportunity than this of telling you a little more about the two lads, for they are seldom quiet long enough at a time to enable one to get an idea of their characters.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE WRECK OF THE BED Andy's question was not answered immediately.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading And I shall have no better opportunity than this of telling you a little more about the two lads, for they are seldom quiet long enough at a time to enable one to get an idea of their characters.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The scene through which they had just passed with Professor Callum and Miss Gertrude Morton, and the surprising announcement of the man who had told them about Riverview Hall gave them plenty about which to reflect.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The scene through which they had just passed with Professor Callum and Miss Gertrude Morton, and the surprising announcement of the man who had told them about Riverview Hall gave them plenty about which to reflect.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading He and Frank were busily engaged in thinking.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading And I shall have no better opportunity than this of telling you a little more about the two lads, for they are seldom quiet long enough at a time to enable one to get an idea of their characters.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The scene through which they had just passed with Professor Callum and Miss Gertrude Morton, and the surprising announcement of the man who had told them about Riverview Hall gave them plenty about which to reflect.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading And I shall have no better opportunity than this of telling you a little more about the two lads, for they are seldom quiet long enough at a time to enable one to get an idea of their characters.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The scene through which they had just passed with Professor Callum and Miss Gertrude Morton, and the surprising announcement of the man who had told them about Riverview Hall gave them plenty about which to reflect.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading The scene through which they had just passed with Professor Callum and Miss Gertrude Morton, and the surprising announcement of the man who had told them about Riverview Hall gave them plenty about which to reflect.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading And I shall have no better opportunity than this of telling you a little more about the two lads, for they are seldom quiet long enough at a time to enable one to get an idea of their characters.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE WRECK OF THE BED Andy's question was not answered immediately.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He and Frank were busily engaged in thinking.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The scene through which they had just passed with Professor Callum and Miss Gertrude Morton, and the surprising announcement of the man who had told them about Riverview Hall gave them plenty about which to reflect.
which person or people
From this reading The scene through which they had just passed with Professor Callum and Miss Gertrude Morton, and the surprising announcement of the man who had told them about Riverview Hall gave them plenty about which to reflect.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The scene through which they had just passed with Professor Callum and Miss Gertrude Morton, and the surprising announcement of the man who had told them about Riverview Hall gave them plenty about which to reflect.
WRECKnounUS /rek/
something or someone that has suffered ruin or dilapidation
From this reading THE WRECK OF THE BED Andy's question was not answered immediately.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading And I shall have no better opportunity than this of telling you a little more about the two lads, for they are seldom quiet long enough at a time to enable one to get an idea of their characters.
