used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The grin that lit his boyish face at thought of its unexpected conclusion was a fleeting one, for he discovered that it hurt his face to smile.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Briskly he rose, and grunted "Ouch!"
weapons considered collectively
From this reading His sides were sore from the rib squeezing of Miller's powerful arms.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The grin that lit his boyish face at thought of its unexpected conclusion was a fleeting one, for he discovered that it hurt his face to smile.
blanketsnounUS /ˈblæŋkəts/
plural of “blanket” — bedding that keeps a person warm in bed
From this reading THE PAINT HOSS DISAPPEARS Wakened by the gong, Dave lay luxuriously in the warmth of his blankets.
boyishadjectiveUS /ˈbɔɪɪʃ/
befitting or characteristic of a young boy
From this reading The grin that lit his boyish face at thought of its unexpected conclusion was a fleeting one, for he discovered that it hurt his face to smile.
BrisklyadverbUS /ˈbrɪskli/
in a brisk manner
From this reading Briskly he rose, and grunted "Ouch!"
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE PAINT HOSS DISAPPEARS Wakened by the gong, Dave lay luxuriously in the warmth of his blankets.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading It was not for several moments that he remembered the fight or the circumstances leading to it.
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading The grin that lit his boyish face at thought of its unexpected conclusion was a fleeting one, for he discovered that it hurt his face to smile.
Dave
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From this reading THE PAINT HOSS DISAPPEARS Wakened by the gong, Dave lay luxuriously in the warmth of his blankets.
DISAPPEARSverbUS /ˌdɪsəˈpɪrz/
third-person singular of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation
From this reading THE PAINT HOSS DISAPPEARS Wakened by the gong, Dave lay luxuriously in the warmth of his blankets.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading The grin that lit his boyish face at thought of its unexpected conclusion was a fleeting one, for he discovered that it hurt his face to smile.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading The grin that lit his boyish face at thought of its unexpected conclusion was a fleeting one, for he discovered that it hurt his face to smile.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading It was not for several moments that he remembered the fight or the circumstances leading to it.
fleetingadjectiveUS /ˈfliːtɪŋ/
lasting for a markedly brief time
From this reading The grin that lit his boyish face at thought of its unexpected conclusion was a fleeting one, for he discovered that it hurt his face to smile.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was not for several moments that he remembered the fight or the circumstances leading to it.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading His sides were sore from the rib squeezing of Miller's powerful arms.
gongnounUS /ɡɔːŋ/
a percussion instrument consisting of a metal plate that is struck with a softheaded drumstick
From this reading THE PAINT HOSS DISAPPEARS Wakened by the gong, Dave lay luxuriously in the warmth of his blankets.
grinnounUS /ɡrɪn/
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading The grin that lit his boyish face at thought of its unexpected conclusion was a fleeting one, for he discovered that it hurt his face to smile.
gruntedverbUS /ˈɡrʌntɪd/
past form of “grunt” — issue a grunting, low, animal-like noise
From this reading Briskly he rose, and grunted "Ouch!"
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was not for several moments that he remembered the fight or the circumstances leading to it.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE PAINT HOSS DISAPPEARS Wakened by the gong, Dave lay luxuriously in the warmth of his blankets.
HOSS
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From this reading THE PAINT HOSS DISAPPEARS Wakened by the gong, Dave lay luxuriously in the warmth of his blankets.
be the source of pain
From this reading The grin that lit his boyish face at thought of its unexpected conclusion was a fleeting one, for he discovered that it hurt his face to smile.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE PAINT HOSS DISAPPEARS Wakened by the gong, Dave lay luxuriously in the warmth of his blankets.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was not for several moments that he remembered the fight or the circumstances leading to it.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The grin that lit his boyish face at thought of its unexpected conclusion was a fleeting one, for he discovered that it hurt his face to smile.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading THE PAINT HOSS DISAPPEARS Wakened by the gong, Dave lay luxuriously in the warmth of his blankets.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading It was not for several moments that he remembered the fight or the circumstances leading to it.
provided with artificial light
From this reading The grin that lit his boyish face at thought of its unexpected conclusion was a fleeting one, for he discovered that it hurt his face to smile.
luxuriouslyadverb
in an indulgently luxurious manner
From this reading THE PAINT HOSS DISAPPEARS Wakened by the gong, Dave lay luxuriously in the warmth of his blankets.
Miller'snounUS /ˈmɪlərz/
possessive form of “miller” — United States bandleader of a popular big band (1909-1944)
From this reading His sides were sore from the rib squeezing of Miller's powerful arms.
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading It was not for several moments that he remembered the fight or the circumstances leading to it.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was not for several moments that he remembered the fight or the circumstances leading to it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE PAINT HOSS DISAPPEARS Wakened by the gong, Dave lay luxuriously in the warmth of his blankets.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The grin that lit his boyish face at thought of its unexpected conclusion was a fleeting one, for he discovered that it hurt his face to smile.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It was not for several moments that he remembered the fight or the circumstances leading to it.
Ouch
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From this reading Briskly he rose, and grunted "Ouch!"
make a painting
From this reading THE PAINT HOSS DISAPPEARS Wakened by the gong, Dave lay luxuriously in the warmth of his blankets.
having great power or force or potency or effect
From this reading His sides were sore from the rib squeezing of Miller's powerful arms.
past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading It was not for several moments that he remembered the fight or the circumstances leading to it.
ribnounUS /rɪb/
support resembling the rib of an animal
From this reading His sides were sore from the rib squeezing of Miller's powerful arms.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading Briskly he rose, and grunted "Ouch!"
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading It was not for several moments that he remembered the fight or the circumstances leading to it.
plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading His sides were sore from the rib squeezing of Miller's powerful arms.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading The grin that lit his boyish face at thought of its unexpected conclusion was a fleeting one, for he discovered that it hurt his face to smile.
hurting
From this reading His sides were sore from the rib squeezing of Miller's powerful arms.
squeezingnounUS /ˈskwiːzɪŋ/
the act of gripping and pressing firmly
From this reading His sides were sore from the rib squeezing of Miller's powerful arms.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was not for several moments that he remembered the fight or the circumstances leading to it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE PAINT HOSS DISAPPEARS Wakened by the gong, Dave lay luxuriously in the warmth of his blankets.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading The grin that lit his boyish face at thought of its unexpected conclusion was a fleeting one, for he discovered that it hurt his face to smile.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was not for several moments that he remembered the fight or the circumstances leading to it.
not expected or anticipated
From this reading The grin that lit his boyish face at thought of its unexpected conclusion was a fleeting one, for he discovered that it hurt his face to smile.
Wakened
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From this reading THE PAINT HOSS DISAPPEARS Wakened by the gong, Dave lay luxuriously in the warmth of his blankets.
the sensation caused by heat energy
From this reading THE PAINT HOSS DISAPPEARS Wakened by the gong, Dave lay luxuriously in the warmth of his blankets.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was not for several moments that he remembered the fight or the circumstances leading to it.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading His sides were sore from the rib squeezing of Miller's powerful arms.
