used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A HAZING Frank was so surprised at first at the sight of the Harbor View dude, as he was called, that he paid no attention to his companions, who came racing up after his run down the field with the ball.
make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading "Friend of yours, Frank?" asked John North, and he eyed the new arrival with no friendly eyes, for Chet had a proud and supercilious air that did not add to his charm.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading A HAZING Frank was so surprised at first at the sight of the Harbor View dude, as he was called, that he paid no attention to his companions, who came racing up after his run down the field with the ball.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading "Friend of yours, Frank?" asked John North, and he eyed the new arrival with no friendly eyes, for Chet had a proud and supercilious air that did not add to his charm.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Friend of yours, Frank?" asked John North, and he eyed the new arrival with no friendly eyes, for Chet had a proud and supercilious air that did not add to his charm.
Andy
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From this reading "Well, if it isn't Chet Sedley!" exclaimed Andy, coming up at that moment.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "How are fresh clams selling, Chet?"
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading "Friend of yours, Frank?" asked John North, and he eyed the new arrival with no friendly eyes, for Chet had a proud and supercilious air that did not add to his charm.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A HAZING Frank was so surprised at first at the sight of the Harbor View dude, as he was called, that he paid no attention to his companions, who came racing up after his run down the field with the ball.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Friend of yours, Frank?" asked John North, and he eyed the new arrival with no friendly eyes, for Chet had a proud and supercilious air that did not add to his charm.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A HAZING Frank was so surprised at first at the sight of the Harbor View dude, as he was called, that he paid no attention to his companions, who came racing up after his run down the field with the ball.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading A HAZING Frank was so surprised at first at the sight of the Harbor View dude, as he was called, that he paid no attention to his companions, who came racing up after his run down the field with the ball.
round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading A HAZING Frank was so surprised at first at the sight of the Harbor View dude, as he was called, that he paid no attention to his companions, who came racing up after his run down the field with the ball.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading A HAZING Frank was so surprised at first at the sight of the Harbor View dude, as he was called, that he paid no attention to his companions, who came racing up after his run down the field with the ball.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading A HAZING Frank was so surprised at first at the sight of the Harbor View dude, as he was called, that he paid no attention to his companions, who came racing up after his run down the field with the ball.
attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates
From this reading "Friend of yours, Frank?" asked John North, and he eyed the new arrival with no friendly eyes, for Chet had a proud and supercilious air that did not add to his charm.
Chet
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From this reading "Friend of yours, Frank?" asked John North, and he eyed the new arrival with no friendly eyes, for Chet had a proud and supercilious air that did not add to his charm.
clamsnounUS /klæmz/
informal terms for money
From this reading "How are fresh clams selling, Chet?"
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading "Yes, he comes from the town where we spend our summers," replied Frank.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading "Well, if it isn't Chet Sedley!" exclaimed Andy, coming up at that moment.
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading A HAZING Frank was so surprised at first at the sight of the Harbor View dude, as he was called, that he paid no attention to his companions, who came racing up after his run down the field with the ball.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "Friend of yours, Frank?" asked John North, and he eyed the new arrival with no friendly eyes, for Chet had a proud and supercilious air that did not add to his charm.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading A HAZING Frank was so surprised at first at the sight of the Harbor View dude, as he was called, that he paid no attention to his companions, who came racing up after his run down the field with the ball.
dudenounUS /duːd/
an informal form of address for a man
From this reading A HAZING Frank was so surprised at first at the sight of the Harbor View dude, as he was called, that he paid no attention to his companions, who came racing up after his run down the field with the ball.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "Well, if it isn't Chet Sedley!" exclaimed Andy, coming up at that moment.
eyedadjectiveUS /aɪd/
having an eye or eyes or eyelike feature especially as specified; often used in combination
From this reading "Friend of yours, Frank?" asked John North, and he eyed the new arrival with no friendly eyes, for Chet had a proud and supercilious air that did not add to his charm.
opinion or judgment
From this reading "Friend of yours, Frank?" asked John North, and he eyed the new arrival with no friendly eyes, for Chet had a proud and supercilious air that did not add to his charm.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading A HAZING Frank was so surprised at first at the sight of the Harbor View dude, as he was called, that he paid no attention to his companions, who came racing up after his run down the field with the ball.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading A HAZING Frank was so surprised at first at the sight of the Harbor View dude, as he was called, that he paid no attention to his companions, who came racing up after his run down the field with the ball.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Friend of yours, Frank?" asked John North, and he eyed the new arrival with no friendly eyes, for Chet had a proud and supercilious air that did not add to his charm.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading A HAZING Frank was so surprised at first at the sight of the Harbor View dude, as he was called, that he paid no attention to his companions, who came racing up after his run down the field with the ball.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading "How are fresh clams selling, Chet?"
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading "Friend of yours, Frank?" asked John North, and he eyed the new arrival with no friendly eyes, for Chet had a proud and supercilious air that did not add to his charm.
characteristic of or befitting a friend
From this reading "Friend of yours, Frank?" asked John North, and he eyed the new arrival with no friendly eyes, for Chet had a proud and supercilious air that did not add to his charm.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "Yes, he comes from the town where we spend our summers," replied Frank.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "Friend of yours, Frank?" asked John North, and he eyed the new arrival with no friendly eyes, for Chet had a proud and supercilious air that did not add to his charm.
HarborverbUS /ˈhɑːrbər/
maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)
From this reading A HAZING Frank was so surprised at first at the sight of the Harbor View dude, as he was called, that he paid no attention to his companions, who came racing up after his run down the field with the ball.
HAZINGverbUS /ˈheɪzɪŋ/
-ing form of “haze” — become hazy, dull, or cloudy
From this reading A HAZING Frank was so surprised at first at the sight of the Harbor View dude, as he was called, that he paid no attention to his companions, who came racing up after his run down the field with the ball.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A HAZING Frank was so surprised at first at the sight of the Harbor View dude, as he was called, that he paid no attention to his companions, who came racing up after his run down the field with the ball.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A HAZING Frank was so surprised at first at the sight of the Harbor View dude, as he was called, that he paid no attention to his companions, who came racing up after his run down the field with the ball.
How
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From this reading "How are fresh clams selling, Chet?"
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "Well, if it isn't Chet Sedley!" exclaimed Andy, coming up at that moment.
isn't
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From this reading "Well, if it isn't Chet Sedley!" exclaimed Andy, coming up at that moment.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Well, if it isn't Chet Sedley!" exclaimed Andy, coming up at that moment.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading "Friend of yours, Frank?" asked John North, and he eyed the new arrival with no friendly eyes, for Chet had a proud and supercilious air that did not add to his charm.
a particular point in time
From this reading "Well, if it isn't Chet Sedley!" exclaimed Andy, coming up at that moment.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading "Friend of yours, Frank?" asked John North, and he eyed the new arrival with no friendly eyes, for Chet had a proud and supercilious air that did not add to his charm.
not any; not one
From this reading A HAZING Frank was so surprised at first at the sight of the Harbor View dude, as he was called, that he paid no attention to his companions, who came racing up after his run down the field with the ball.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading "Friend of yours, Frank?" asked John North, and he eyed the new arrival with no friendly eyes, for Chet had a proud and supercilious air that did not add to his charm.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Friend of yours, Frank?" asked John North, and he eyed the new arrival with no friendly eyes, for Chet had a proud and supercilious air that did not add to his charm.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A HAZING Frank was so surprised at first at the sight of the Harbor View dude, as he was called, that he paid no attention to his companions, who came racing up after his run down the field with the ball.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "Yes, he comes from the town where we spend our summers," replied Frank.
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading A HAZING Frank was so surprised at first at the sight of the Harbor View dude, as he was called, that he paid no attention to his companions, who came racing up after his run down the field with the ball.
feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride
From this reading "Friend of yours, Frank?" asked John North, and he eyed the new arrival with no friendly eyes, for Chet had a proud and supercilious air that did not add to his charm.
racingnounUS /ˈreɪsɪŋ/
the sport of engaging in contests of speed
From this reading A HAZING Frank was so surprised at first at the sight of the Harbor View dude, as he was called, that he paid no attention to his companions, who came racing up after his run down the field with the ball.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "Yes, he comes from the town where we spend our summers," replied Frank.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading A HAZING Frank was so surprised at first at the sight of the Harbor View dude, as he was called, that he paid no attention to his companions, who came racing up after his run down the field with the ball.
Sedley
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From this reading "Well, if it isn't Chet Sedley!" exclaimed Andy, coming up at that moment.
sellingnounUS /ˈselɪŋ/
the exchange of goods for an agreed sum of money
From this reading "How are fresh clams selling, Chet?"
an instance of visual perception
From this reading A HAZING Frank was so surprised at first at the sight of the Harbor View dude, as he was called, that he paid no attention to his companions, who came racing up after his run down the field with the ball.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading A HAZING Frank was so surprised at first at the sight of the Harbor View dude, as he was called, that he paid no attention to his companions, who came racing up after his run down the field with the ball.
use up a period of time in a specific way
From this reading "Yes, he comes from the town where we spend our summers," replied Frank.
summersnounUS /ˈsʌmərz/
plural of “summer” — the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading "Yes, he comes from the town where we spend our summers," replied Frank.
superciliousadjectiveUS /ˌsuːpərˈsɪliəs/
having or showing arrogant superiority to and disdain of those one views as unworthy
From this reading "Friend of yours, Frank?" asked John North, and he eyed the new arrival with no friendly eyes, for Chet had a proud and supercilious air that did not add to his charm.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading A HAZING Frank was so surprised at first at the sight of the Harbor View dude, as he was called, that he paid no attention to his companions, who came racing up after his run down the field with the ball.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A HAZING Frank was so surprised at first at the sight of the Harbor View dude, as he was called, that he paid no attention to his companions, who came racing up after his run down the field with the ball.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A HAZING Frank was so surprised at first at the sight of the Harbor View dude, as he was called, that he paid no attention to his companions, who came racing up after his run down the field with the ball.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A HAZING Frank was so surprised at first at the sight of the Harbor View dude, as he was called, that he paid no attention to his companions, who came racing up after his run down the field with the ball.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading "Yes, he comes from the town where we spend our summers," replied Frank.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading A HAZING Frank was so surprised at first at the sight of the Harbor View dude, as he was called, that he paid no attention to his companions, who came racing up after his run down the field with the ball.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading A HAZING Frank was so surprised at first at the sight of the Harbor View dude, as he was called, that he paid no attention to his companions, who came racing up after his run down the field with the ball.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A HAZING Frank was so surprised at first at the sight of the Harbor View dude, as he was called, that he paid no attention to his companions, who came racing up after his run down the field with the ball.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Yes, he comes from the town where we spend our summers," replied Frank.
(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 "Well, if it isn't Chet Sedley!" exclaimed Andy, coming up at that moment.
in or at the place that
From this reading "Yes, he comes from the town where we spend our summers," replied Frank.
which person or people
From this reading A HAZING Frank was so surprised at first at the sight of the Harbor View dude, as he was called, that he paid no attention to his companions, who came racing up after his run down the field with the ball.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A HAZING Frank was so surprised at first at the sight of the Harbor View dude, as he was called, that he paid no attention to his companions, who came racing up after his run down the field with the ball.
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes, he comes from the town where we spend our summers," replied Frank.
the one or ones belonging to the person spoken to
From this reading "Friend of yours, Frank?" asked John North, and he eyed the new arrival with no friendly eyes, for Chet had a proud and supercilious air that did not add to his charm.
