used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The events of that night created a sensation, forming a topic of general conversation.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Strangely enough, very few seemed to know who had struck Mason, and those who did, kept silent, not wishing to be drawn into the affair, being friendly toward Diamond.
experiencing a sudden sense of danger
From this reading Jack was not at all excited or alarmed over it, and he did not show concern when he was told over and over that the giant freshman would be sure to make good his threat, if possible.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Jack was not at all excited or alarmed over it, and he did not show concern when he was told over and over that the giant freshman would be sure to make good his threat, if possible.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Strangely enough, very few seemed to know who had struck Mason, and those who did, kept silent, not wishing to be drawn into the affair, being friendly toward Diamond.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Jack was not at all excited or alarmed over it, and he did not show concern when he was told over and over that the giant freshman would be sure to make good his threat, if possible.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Strangely enough, very few seemed to know who had struck Mason, and those who did, kept silent, not wishing to be drawn into the affair, being friendly toward Diamond.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Strangely enough, very few seemed to know who had struck Mason, and those who did, kept silent, not wishing to be drawn into the affair, being friendly toward Diamond.
BULLYnounUS /ˈbʊli/
a cruel and brutal fellow
From this reading FACING THE BULLY.
something that interests you because it is important or affects you
From this reading Jack was not at all excited or alarmed over it, and he did not show concern when he was told over and over that the giant freshman would be sure to make good his threat, if possible.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading The events of that night created a sensation, forming a topic of general conversation.
createdverbUS /kriˈeɪtəd/
past form of “create” — make or cause to be or to become
From this reading The events of that night created a sensation, forming a topic of general conversation.
DiamondnounUS /ˈdaɪmənd/
a transparent piece of diamond that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem
From this reading Strangely enough, very few seemed to know who had struck Mason, and those who did, kept silent, not wishing to be drawn into the affair, being friendly toward Diamond.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Strangely enough, very few seemed to know who had struck Mason, and those who did, kept silent, not wishing to be drawn into the affair, being friendly toward Diamond.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading Strangely enough, very few seemed to know who had struck Mason, and those who did, kept silent, not wishing to be drawn into the affair, being friendly toward Diamond.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Strangely enough, very few seemed to know who had struck Mason, and those who did, kept silent, not wishing to be drawn into the affair, being friendly toward Diamond.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading The events of that night created a sensation, forming a topic of general conversation.
(of persons) excessively affected by emotion
From this reading Jack was not at all excited or alarmed over it, and he did not show concern when he was told over and over that the giant freshman would be sure to make good his threat, if possible.
FACINGnounUS /ˈfeɪsɪŋ/
a lining applied to the edge of a garment for ornamentation or strengthening
From this reading FACING THE BULLY.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Strangely enough, very few seemed to know who had struck Mason, and those who did, kept silent, not wishing to be drawn into the affair, being friendly toward Diamond.
formingverbUS /ˈfɔːrmɪŋ/
-ing form of “form” — create (as an entity)
From this reading The events of that night created a sensation, forming a topic of general conversation.
freshmannounUS /ˈfreʃmən/
a first-year undergraduate
From this reading Jack was not at all excited or alarmed over it, and he did not show concern when he was told over and over that the giant freshman would be sure to make good his threat, if possible.
characteristic of or befitting a friend
From this reading Strangely enough, very few seemed to know who had struck Mason, and those who did, kept silent, not wishing to be drawn into the affair, being friendly toward Diamond.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "Let him try it!" said the lad from Virginia.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading The events of that night created a sensation, forming a topic of general conversation.
any creature of exceptional size
From this reading Jack was not at all excited or alarmed over it, and he did not show concern when he was told over and over that the giant freshman would be sure to make good his threat, if possible.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Jack was not at all excited or alarmed over it, and he did not show concern when he was told over and over that the giant freshman would be sure to make good his threat, if possible.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Strangely enough, very few seemed to know who had struck Mason, and those who did, kept silent, not wishing to be drawn into the affair, being friendly toward Diamond.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Jack was not at all excited or alarmed over it, and he did not show concern when he was told over and over that the giant freshman would be sure to make good his threat, if possible.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Let him try it!" said the lad from Virginia.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Jack was not at all excited or alarmed over it, and he did not show concern when he was told over and over that the giant freshman would be sure to make good his threat, if possible.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Jack was not at all excited or alarmed over it, and he did not show concern when he was told over and over that the giant freshman would be sure to make good his threat, if possible.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Strangely enough, very few seemed to know who had struck Mason, and those who did, kept silent, not wishing to be drawn into the affair, being friendly toward Diamond.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Jack was not at all excited or alarmed over it, and he did not show concern when he was told over and over that the giant freshman would be sure to make good his threat, if possible.
a small worthless amount
From this reading Jack was not at all excited or alarmed over it, and he did not show concern when he was told over and over that the giant freshman would be sure to make good his threat, if possible.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading Strangely enough, very few seemed to know who had struck Mason, and those who did, kept silent, not wishing to be drawn into the affair, being friendly toward Diamond.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Strangely enough, very few seemed to know who had struck Mason, and those who did, kept silent, not wishing to be drawn into the affair, being friendly toward Diamond.
a boy or man
From this reading "Let him try it!" said the lad from Virginia.
Letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading "Let him try it!" said the lad from Virginia.
engage in
From this reading Jack was not at all excited or alarmed over it, and he did not show concern when he was told over and over that the giant freshman would be sure to make good his threat, if possible.
MasonnounUS /ˈmeɪsən/
American Revolutionary leader from Virginia whose objections led to the drafting of the Bill of Rights (1725-1792)
From this reading Strangely enough, very few seemed to know who had struck Mason, and those who did, kept silent, not wishing to be drawn into the affair, being friendly toward Diamond.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading The events of that night created a sensation, forming a topic of general conversation.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Strangely enough, very few seemed to know who had struck Mason, and those who did, kept silent, not wishing to be drawn into the affair, being friendly toward Diamond.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The events of that night created a sensation, forming a topic of general conversation.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Jack was not at all excited or alarmed over it, and he did not show concern when he was told over and over that the giant freshman would be sure to make good his threat, if possible.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Jack was not at all excited or alarmed over it, and he did not show concern when he was told over and over that the giant freshman would be sure to make good his threat, if possible.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading Jack was not at all excited or alarmed over it, and he did not show concern when he was told over and over that the giant freshman would be sure to make good his threat, if possible.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Let him try it!" said the lad from Virginia.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Strangely enough, very few seemed to know who had struck Mason, and those who did, kept silent, not wishing to be drawn into the affair, being friendly toward Diamond.
an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation
From this reading The events of that night created a sensation, forming a topic of general conversation.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Jack was not at all excited or alarmed over it, and he did not show concern when he was told over and over that the giant freshman would be sure to make good his threat, if possible.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading Strangely enough, very few seemed to know who had struck Mason, and those who did, kept silent, not wishing to be drawn into the affair, being friendly toward Diamond.
in a strange manner
From this reading Strangely enough, very few seemed to know who had struck Mason, and those who did, kept silent, not wishing to be drawn into the affair, being friendly toward Diamond.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading Strangely enough, very few seemed to know who had struck Mason, and those who did, kept silent, not wishing to be drawn into the affair, being friendly toward Diamond.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading Jack was not at all excited or alarmed over it, and he did not show concern when he was told over and over that the giant freshman would be sure to make good his threat, if possible.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The events of that night created a sensation, forming a topic of general conversation.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FACING THE BULLY.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Strangely enough, very few seemed to know who had struck Mason, and those who did, kept silent, not wishing to be drawn into the affair, being friendly toward Diamond.
threatnounUS /θret/
something that is a source of danger
From this reading Jack was not at all excited or alarmed over it, and he did not show concern when he was told over and over that the giant freshman would be sure to make good his threat, if possible.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Strangely enough, very few seemed to know who had struck Mason, and those who did, kept silent, not wishing to be drawn into the affair, being friendly toward Diamond.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Jack was not at all excited or alarmed over it, and he did not show concern when he was told over and over that the giant freshman would be sure to make good his threat, if possible.
topicnounUS /ˈtɑːpɪk/
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading The events of that night created a sensation, forming a topic of general conversation.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading Strangely enough, very few seemed to know who had struck Mason, and those who did, kept silent, not wishing to be drawn into the affair, being friendly toward Diamond.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading "Let him try it!" said the lad from Virginia.
precisely as stated
From this reading Strangely enough, very few seemed to know who had struck Mason, and those who did, kept silent, not wishing to be drawn into the affair, being friendly toward Diamond.
VirginianounUS /vərˈdʒɪnjə/
a state in the eastern United States; one of the original 13 colonies; one of the Confederate States in the American Civil War
From this reading "Let him try it!" said the lad from Virginia.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Jack was not at all excited or alarmed over it, and he did not show concern when he was told over and over that the giant freshman would be sure to make good his threat, if possible.
at the time that
From this reading Jack was not at all excited or alarmed over it, and he did not show concern when he was told over and over that the giant freshman would be sure to make good his threat, if possible.
which person or people
From this reading Strangely enough, very few seemed to know who had struck Mason, and those who did, kept silent, not wishing to be drawn into the affair, being friendly toward Diamond.
wishingnounUS /ˈwɪʃɪŋ/
a specific feeling of desire
From this reading Strangely enough, very few seemed to know who had struck Mason, and those who did, kept silent, not wishing to be drawn into the affair, being friendly toward Diamond.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Jack was not at all excited or alarmed over it, and he did not show concern when he was told over and over that the giant freshman would be sure to make good his threat, if possible.
