used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Under Suspicion At the mention of Garry Grayson's name there was a startled murmur among the students.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading "I think Bill Sherwood and Rooster Long were with him," Sandy returned, still with the air of having these things wrung from him.
AllennounUS /ˈælən/
United States comedienne remembered as the confused but imperturbable partner of her husband, George Burns (1906-1964)
From this reading Mr. Allen was himself surprised, but kept an impassive face.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Under Suspicion At the mention of Garry Grayson's name there was a startled murmur among the students.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Mr. Allen was himself surprised, but kept an impassive face.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "I think Bill Sherwood and Rooster Long were with him," Sandy returned, still with the air of having these things wrung from him.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "Did you recognize any of the other boys that you say were with Grayson?" he asked.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Did you recognize any of the other boys that you say were with Grayson?" he asked.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Under Suspicion At the mention of Garry Grayson's name there was a startled murmur among the students.
a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading "I think Bill Sherwood and Rooster Long were with him," Sandy returned, still with the air of having these things wrung from him.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading "Did you recognize any of the other boys that you say were with Grayson?" he asked.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Mr. Allen was himself surprised, but kept an impassive face.
in a close relation or position in time or space
From this reading He looked closely at Sandy Podder.
Didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "Did you recognize any of the other boys that you say were with Grayson?" he asked.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Mr. Allen was himself surprised, but kept an impassive face.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "I think Bill Sherwood and Rooster Long were with him," Sandy returned, still with the air of having these things wrung from him.
Garry
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From this reading Under Suspicion At the mention of Garry Grayson's name there was a startled murmur among the students.
Grayson
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From this reading "Did you recognize any of the other boys that you say were with Grayson?" he asked.
Grayson's
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From this reading Under Suspicion At the mention of Garry Grayson's name there was a startled murmur among the students.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading "I think Bill Sherwood and Rooster Long were with him," Sandy returned, still with the air of having these things wrung from him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He looked closely at Sandy Podder.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "I think Bill Sherwood and Rooster Long were with him," Sandy returned, still with the air of having these things wrung from him.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Mr. Allen was himself surprised, but kept an impassive face.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I think Bill Sherwood and Rooster Long were with him," Sandy returned, still with the air of having these things wrung from him.
impassiveadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpæsɪv/
having or revealing little emotion or sensibility; not easily aroused or excited
From this reading Mr. Allen was himself surprised, but kept an impassive face.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading Mr. Allen was himself surprised, but kept an impassive face.
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 "I think Bill Sherwood and Rooster Long were with him," Sandy returned, still with the air of having these things wrung from him.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He looked closely at Sandy Podder.
make reference to
From this reading Under Suspicion At the mention of Garry Grayson's name there was a startled murmur among the students.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Allen was himself surprised, but kept an impassive face.
murmurnounUS /ˈmɜːrmər/
a low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by movement of the lips without the production of articulate speech
From this reading Under Suspicion At the mention of Garry Grayson's name there was a startled murmur among the students.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Under Suspicion At the mention of Garry Grayson's name there was a startled murmur among the students.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Under Suspicion At the mention of Garry Grayson's name there was a startled murmur among the students.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading "Did you recognize any of the other boys that you say were with Grayson?" he asked.
Podder
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From this reading He looked closely at Sandy Podder.
recognizeverbUS /ˈrekəɡnaɪz/
accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority
From this reading "Did you recognize any of the other boys that you say were with Grayson?" he asked.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading "I think Bill Sherwood and Rooster Long were with him," Sandy returned, still with the air of having these things wrung from him.
RoosternounUS /ˈruːstər/
adult male chicken
From this reading "I think Bill Sherwood and Rooster Long were with him," Sandy returned, still with the air of having these things wrung from him.
SandyadjectiveUS /ˈsændi/
of hair color; pale yellowish to yellowish brown
From this reading He looked closely at Sandy Podder.
express in words
From this reading "Did you recognize any of the other boys that you say were with Grayson?" he asked.
SherwoodnounUS /ˈʃɜːrwʊd/
United States playwright (1896-1955)
From this reading "I think Bill Sherwood and Rooster Long were with him," Sandy returned, still with the air of having these things wrung from him.
excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement
From this reading Under Suspicion At the mention of Garry Grayson's name there was a startled murmur among the students.
not in physical motion
From this reading "I think Bill Sherwood and Rooster Long were with him," Sandy returned, still with the air of having these things wrung from him.
studentsnounUS /ˈstuːdənts/
plural of “student” — a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading Under Suspicion At the mention of Garry Grayson's name there was a startled murmur among the students.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading Mr. Allen was himself surprised, but kept an impassive face.
an impression that something might be the case
From this reading Under Suspicion At the mention of Garry Grayson's name there was a startled murmur among the students.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Did you recognize any of the other boys that you say were with Grayson?" he asked.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Under Suspicion At the mention of Garry Grayson's name there was a startled murmur among the students.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Under Suspicion At the mention of Garry Grayson's name there was a startled murmur among the students.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading "I think Bill Sherwood and Rooster Long were with him," Sandy returned, still with the air of having these things wrung from him.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading "I think Bill Sherwood and Rooster Long were with him," Sandy returned, still with the air of having these things wrung from him.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "I think Bill Sherwood and Rooster Long were with him," Sandy returned, still with the air of having these things wrung from him.
UnderprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Under Suspicion At the mention of Garry Grayson's name there was a startled murmur among the students.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Under Suspicion At the mention of Garry Grayson's name there was a startled murmur among the students.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Did you recognize any of the other boys that you say were with Grayson?" he asked.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Did you recognize any of the other boys that you say were with Grayson?" he asked.
wrungverbUS /rʌŋ/
inflected form of “wring” — twist and press out of shape
From this reading "I think Bill Sherwood and Rooster Long were with him," Sandy returned, still with the air of having these things wrung from him.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Did you recognize any of the other boys that you say were with Grayson?" he asked.
