used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading If there were to be much more of it, he discovered suddenly, he would either pass out cold or cry like a baby.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading For as his fellows--not only his own crew, but also his friends from all over the Reservation--thronged about him, mauling and pummeling him in congratulation and acclaim, he knew that he couldn't stand much more.
acclaimverbUS /əˈkleɪm/
praise vociferously
From this reading For as his fellows--not only his own crew, but also his friends from all over the Reservation--thronged about him, mauling and pummeling him in congratulation and acclaim, he knew that he couldn't stand much more.
(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 For as his fellows--not only his own crew, but also his friends from all over the Reservation--thronged about him, mauling and pummeling him in congratulation and acclaim, he knew that he couldn't stand much more.
in addition
From this reading For as his fellows--not only his own crew, but also his friends from all over the Reservation--thronged about him, mauling and pummeling him in congratulation and acclaim, he knew that he couldn't stand much more.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading That whole howling, chanting mob clustered about him; and, considering it an honor to carry the least of his personal belongings, formed a yelling, cap-tossing escort.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was glad indeed that there had been no ceremony or public show connected with this, his real and only important graduation.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading For as his fellows--not only his own crew, but also his friends from all over the Reservation--thronged about him, mauling and pummeling him in congratulation and acclaim, he knew that he couldn't stand much more.
a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk
From this reading If there were to be much more of it, he discovered suddenly, he would either pass out cold or cry like a baby.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading If there were to be much more of it, he discovered suddenly, he would either pass out cold or cry like a baby.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He was glad indeed that there had been no ceremony or public show connected with this, his real and only important graduation.
belongingsnounUS /bɪˈlɔːŋɪŋz/
something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading That whole howling, chanting mob clustered about him; and, considering it an honor to carry the least of his personal belongings, formed a yelling, cap-tossing escort.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading For as his fellows--not only his own crew, but also his friends from all over the Reservation--thronged about him, mauling and pummeling him in congratulation and acclaim, he knew that he couldn't stand much more.
cap-tossing
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From this reading That whole howling, chanting mob clustered about him; and, considering it an honor to carry the least of his personal belongings, formed a yelling, cap-tossing escort.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading That whole howling, chanting mob clustered about him; and, considering it an honor to carry the least of his personal belongings, formed a yelling, cap-tossing escort.
a formal event performed on a special occasion
From this reading He was glad indeed that there had been no ceremony or public show connected with this, his real and only important graduation.
chantingnounUS /ˈtʃæntɪŋ/
the act of singing in a monotonous tone
From this reading That whole howling, chanting mob clustered about him; and, considering it an honor to carry the least of his personal belongings, formed a yelling, cap-tossing escort.
clusteredadjectiveUS /ˈklʌstərd/
growing close together but not in dense mats
From this reading That whole howling, chanting mob clustered about him; and, considering it an honor to carry the least of his personal belongings, formed a yelling, cap-tossing escort.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading If there were to be much more of it, he discovered suddenly, he would either pass out cold or cry like a baby.
congratulationnounUS /kənˌɡrætʃəˈleɪʃən/
the act of acknowledging that someone has an occasion for celebration
From this reading For as his fellows--not only his own crew, but also his friends from all over the Reservation--thronged about him, mauling and pummeling him in congratulation and acclaim, he knew that he couldn't stand much more.
being joined in close association
From this reading He was glad indeed that there had been no ceremony or public show connected with this, his real and only important graduation.
-ing form of “consider” — deem to be
From this reading That whole howling, chanting mob clustered about him; and, considering it an honor to carry the least of his personal belongings, formed a yelling, cap-tossing escort.
couldn't
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From this reading For as his fellows--not only his own crew, but also his friends from all over the Reservation--thronged about him, mauling and pummeling him in congratulation and acclaim, he knew that he couldn't stand much more.
the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading For as his fellows--not only his own crew, but also his friends from all over the Reservation--thronged about him, mauling and pummeling him in congratulation and acclaim, he knew that he couldn't stand much more.
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading If there were to be much more of it, he discovered suddenly, he would either pass out cold or cry like a baby.
didn't
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From this reading He didn't quite know which.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading If there were to be much more of it, he discovered suddenly, he would either pass out cold or cry like a baby.
one or the other of two
From this reading If there were to be much more of it, he discovered suddenly, he would either pass out cold or cry like a baby.
escortnounUS /eˈskɔːrt/
someone who escorts and protects a prominent person
From this reading That whole howling, chanting mob clustered about him; and, considering it an honor to carry the least of his personal belongings, formed a yelling, cap-tossing escort.
plural of “fellow” — a boy or man
From this reading For as his fellows--not only his own crew, but also his friends from all over the Reservation--thronged about him, mauling and pummeling him in congratulation and acclaim, he knew that he couldn't stand much more.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For as his fellows--not only his own crew, but also his friends from all over the Reservation--thronged about him, mauling and pummeling him in congratulation and acclaim, he knew that he couldn't stand much more.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading That whole howling, chanting mob clustered about him; and, considering it an honor to carry the least of his personal belongings, formed a yelling, cap-tossing escort.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading For as his fellows--not only his own crew, but also his friends from all over the Reservation--thronged about him, mauling and pummeling him in congratulation and acclaim, he knew that he couldn't stand much more.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading For as his fellows--not only his own crew, but also his friends from all over the Reservation--thronged about him, mauling and pummeling him in congratulation and acclaim, he knew that he couldn't stand much more.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading He was glad indeed that there had been no ceremony or public show connected with this, his real and only important graduation.
graduationnounUS /ˌɡrædʒuːˈeɪʃən/
the successful completion of a program of study
From this reading He was glad indeed that there had been no ceremony or public show connected with this, his real and only important graduation.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He was glad indeed that there had been no ceremony or public show connected with this, his real and only important graduation.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was glad indeed that there had been no ceremony or public show connected with this, his real and only important graduation.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading For as his fellows--not only his own crew, but also his friends from all over the Reservation--thronged about him, mauling and pummeling him in congratulation and acclaim, he knew that he couldn't stand much more.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He was glad indeed that there had been no ceremony or public show connected with this, his real and only important graduation.
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading That whole howling, chanting mob clustered about him; and, considering it an honor to carry the least of his personal belongings, formed a yelling, cap-tossing escort.
howlingnounUS /ˈhaʊlɪŋ/
a long loud emotional utterance
From this reading That whole howling, chanting mob clustered about him; and, considering it an honor to carry the least of his personal belongings, formed a yelling, cap-tossing escort.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If there were to be much more of it, he discovered suddenly, he would either pass out cold or cry like a baby.
of great significance or value
From this reading He was glad indeed that there had been no ceremony or public show connected with this, his real and only important graduation.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading For as his fellows--not only his own crew, but also his friends from all over the Reservation--thronged about him, mauling and pummeling him in congratulation and acclaim, he knew that he couldn't stand much more.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading He was glad indeed that there had been no ceremony or public show connected with this, his real and only important graduation.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading If there were to be much more of it, he discovered suddenly, he would either pass out cold or cry like a baby.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading For as his fellows--not only his own crew, but also his friends from all over the Reservation--thronged about him, mauling and pummeling him in congratulation and acclaim, he knew that he couldn't stand much more.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading He didn't quite know which.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading That whole howling, chanting mob clustered about him; and, considering it an honor to carry the least of his personal belongings, formed a yelling, cap-tossing escort.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading If there were to be much more of it, he discovered suddenly, he would either pass out cold or cry like a baby.
mauling
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From this reading For as his fellows--not only his own crew, but also his friends from all over the Reservation--thronged about him, mauling and pummeling him in congratulation and acclaim, he knew that he couldn't stand much more.
mobnounUS /mɑːb/
a disorderly crowd of people
From this reading That whole howling, chanting mob clustered about him; and, considering it an honor to carry the least of his personal belongings, formed a yelling, cap-tossing escort.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading For as his fellows--not only his own crew, but also his friends from all over the Reservation--thronged about him, mauling and pummeling him in congratulation and acclaim, he knew that he couldn't stand much more.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading For as his fellows--not only his own crew, but also his friends from all over the Reservation--thronged about him, mauling and pummeling him in congratulation and acclaim, he knew that he couldn't stand much more.
not any; not one
From this reading He was glad indeed that there had been no ceremony or public show connected with this, his real and only important graduation.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading For as his fellows--not only his own crew, but also his friends from all over the Reservation--thronged about him, mauling and pummeling him in congratulation and acclaim, he knew that he couldn't stand much more.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading If there were to be much more of it, he discovered suddenly, he would either pass out cold or cry like a baby.
and nothing more
From this reading He was glad indeed that there had been no ceremony or public show connected with this, his real and only important graduation.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He was glad indeed that there had been no ceremony or public show connected with this, his real and only important graduation.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading If there were to be much more of it, he discovered suddenly, he would either pass out cold or cry like a baby.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading For as his fellows--not only his own crew, but also his friends from all over the Reservation--thronged about him, mauling and pummeling him in congratulation and acclaim, he knew that he couldn't stand much more.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading For as his fellows--not only his own crew, but also his friends from all over the Reservation--thronged about him, mauling and pummeling him in congratulation and acclaim, he knew that he couldn't stand much more.
go across or through
From this reading If there were to be much more of it, he discovered suddenly, he would either pass out cold or cry like a baby.
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading That whole howling, chanting mob clustered about him; and, considering it an honor to carry the least of his personal belongings, formed a yelling, cap-tossing escort.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading He was glad indeed that there had been no ceremony or public show connected with this, his real and only important graduation.
pummelingverbUS /ˈpʌməlɪŋ/
-ing form of “pummel” — strike, usually with the fist
From this reading For as his fellows--not only his own crew, but also his friends from all over the Reservation--thronged about him, mauling and pummeling him in congratulation and acclaim, he knew that he couldn't stand much more.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading He didn't quite know which.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading He was glad indeed that there had been no ceremony or public show connected with this, his real and only important graduation.
ReservationnounUS /ˌrezərˈveɪʃən/
a district that is reserved for particular purpose
From this reading For as his fellows--not only his own crew, but also his friends from all over the Reservation--thronged about him, mauling and pummeling him in congratulation and acclaim, he knew that he couldn't stand much more.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading He was glad indeed that there had been no ceremony or public show connected with this, his real and only important graduation.
be standing; be upright
From this reading For as his fellows--not only his own crew, but also his friends from all over the Reservation--thronged about him, mauling and pummeling him in congratulation and acclaim, he knew that he couldn't stand much more.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading If there were to be much more of it, he discovered suddenly, he would either pass out cold or cry like a baby.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He was glad indeed that there had been no ceremony or public show connected with this, his real and only important graduation.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading For as his fellows--not only his own crew, but also his friends from all over the Reservation--thronged about him, mauling and pummeling him in congratulation and acclaim, he knew that he couldn't stand much more.
in or at that place or location
From this reading He was glad indeed that there had been no ceremony or public show connected with this, his real and only important graduation.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He was glad indeed that there had been no ceremony or public show connected with this, his real and only important graduation.
throngedadjectiveUS /θrɔːŋd/
filled with great numbers crowded together
From this reading For as his fellows--not only his own crew, but also his friends from all over the Reservation--thronged about him, mauling and pummeling him in congratulation and acclaim, he knew that he couldn't stand much more.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading If there were to be much more of it, he discovered suddenly, he would either pass out cold or cry like a baby.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was glad indeed that there had been no ceremony or public show connected with this, his real and only important graduation.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading If there were to be much more of it, he discovered suddenly, he would either pass out cold or cry like a baby.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He didn't quite know which.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading That whole howling, chanting mob clustered about him; and, considering it an honor to carry the least of his personal belongings, formed a yelling, cap-tossing escort.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He was glad indeed that there had been no ceremony or public show connected with this, his real and only important graduation.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading If there were to be much more of it, he discovered suddenly, he would either pass out cold or cry like a baby.
yellingnounUS /ˈjelɪŋ/
uttering a loud inarticulate cry as of pain or excitement
From this reading That whole howling, chanting mob clustered about him; and, considering it an honor to carry the least of his personal belongings, formed a yelling, cap-tossing escort.
