past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Is what true?" asked his father, embarrassed, for he guessed what Jasper meant.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Jasper!" exclaimed his father, in surprise, but showing pleasure, nevertheless, at his son's unexpected presence.
a youthful male person
From this reading The boy went straight up to his father, passing within two feet of his father's wife, but without even looking at her.
come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure
From this reading "Father!" he burst forth, impulsively, "is it true?"
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "Jasper!" exclaimed his father, in surprise, but showing pleasure, nevertheless, at his son's unexpected presence.
embarrassedadjectiveUS /ɪmˈberəst/
feeling or caused to feel ill at ease or self-conscious or ashamed
From this reading "Is what true?" asked his father, embarrassed, for he guessed what Jasper meant.
divisible by two
From this reading The boy went straight up to his father, passing within two feet of his father's wife, but without even looking at her.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "Jasper!" exclaimed his father, in surprise, but showing pleasure, nevertheless, at his son's unexpected presence.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading "Jasper!" exclaimed his father, in surprise, but showing pleasure, nevertheless, at his son's unexpected presence.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading The boy went straight up to his father, passing within two feet of his father's wife, but without even looking at her.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading The boy went straight up to his father, passing within two feet of his father's wife, but without even looking at her.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Is what true?" asked his father, embarrassed, for he guessed what Jasper meant.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "Father!" he burst forth, impulsively, "is it true?"
past form of “guess” — expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading "Is what true?" asked his father, embarrassed, for he guessed what Jasper meant.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Father!" he burst forth, impulsively, "is it true?"
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The boy went straight up to his father, passing within two feet of his father's wife, but without even looking at her.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Jasper!" exclaimed his father, in surprise, but showing pleasure, nevertheless, at his son's unexpected presence.
impulsivelyadverbUS /ˌɪmˈpʌlsɪvli/
in an impulsive or impetuous way; without taking cautions
From this reading "Father!" he burst forth, impulsively, "is it true?"
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Jasper!" exclaimed his father, in surprise, but showing pleasure, nevertheless, at his son's unexpected presence.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Father!" he burst forth, impulsively, "is it true?"
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Father!" he burst forth, impulsively, "is it true?"
JaspernounUS /ˈdʒæspər/
an opaque form of quartz; red or yellow or brown or dark green in color; used for ornamentation or as a gemstone
From this reading "Jasper!" exclaimed his father, in surprise, but showing pleasure, nevertheless, at his son's unexpected presence.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading The boy went straight up to his father, passing within two feet of his father's wife, but without even looking at her.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading "Is what true?" asked his father, embarrassed, for he guessed what Jasper meant.
in spite of what has just been said
From this reading "Jasper!" exclaimed his father, in surprise, but showing pleasure, nevertheless, at his son's unexpected presence.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The boy went straight up to his father, passing within two feet of his father's wife, but without even looking at her.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading The boy went straight up to his father, passing within two feet of his father's wife, but without even looking at her.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading "Jasper!" exclaimed his father, in surprise, but showing pleasure, nevertheless, at his son's unexpected presence.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading "Jasper!" exclaimed his father, in surprise, but showing pleasure, nevertheless, at his son's unexpected presence.
the display of a motion picture
From this reading "Jasper!" exclaimed his father, in surprise, but showing pleasure, nevertheless, at his son's unexpected presence.
son'snounUS /sʌnz/
possessive form of “son” — a male human offspring
From this reading "Jasper!" exclaimed his father, in surprise, but showing pleasure, nevertheless, at his son's unexpected presence.
STEP-MOTHER
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From this reading THE STEP-MOTHER.
successive (without a break)
From this reading The boy went straight up to his father, passing within two feet of his father's wife, but without even looking at her.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading "Jasper!" exclaimed his father, in surprise, but showing pleasure, nevertheless, at his son's unexpected presence.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE STEP-MOTHER.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The boy went straight up to his father, passing within two feet of his father's wife, but without even looking at her.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading "Father!" he burst forth, impulsively, "is it true?"
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The boy went straight up to his father, passing within two feet of his father's wife, but without even looking at her.
not expected or anticipated
From this reading "Jasper!" exclaimed his father, in surprise, but showing pleasure, nevertheless, at his son's unexpected presence.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The boy went straight up to his father, passing within two feet of his father's wife, but without even looking at her.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The boy went straight up to his father, passing within two feet of his father's wife, but without even looking at her.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "Is what true?" asked his father, embarrassed, for he guessed what Jasper meant.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading The boy went straight up to his father, passing within two feet of his father's wife, but without even looking at her.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading The boy went straight up to his father, passing within two feet of his father's wife, but without even looking at her.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading The boy went straight up to his father, passing within two feet of his father's wife, but without even looking at her.
