used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE WIZARD. immieboy grasped the old man's hand, and for a few moments was silent.
personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading He was so astonished that he could do nothing but gaze upon his new acquaintance in wonder.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE WIZARD. immieboy grasped the old man's hand, and for a few moments was silent.
any thing at all
From this reading I didn't know that I had done anything for you to thank me for."
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading The little old man seemed very much pleased at Jimmieboy's apparent wonderment, for he smiled broadly and said, "Thank you, sir."
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "You are very welcome," murmured Jimmieboy, "but I don't know what for.
filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock
From this reading He was so astonished that he could do nothing but gaze upon his new acquaintance in wonder.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The little old man seemed very much pleased at Jimmieboy's apparent wonderment, for he smiled broadly and said, "Thank you, sir."
broadlyadverbUS /ˈbrɔːdli/
without regard to specific details or exceptions
From this reading The little old man seemed very much pleased at Jimmieboy's apparent wonderment, for he smiled broadly and said, "Thank you, sir."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He was so astonished that he could do nothing but gaze upon his new acquaintance in wonder.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He was so astonished that he could do nothing but gaze upon his new acquaintance in wonder.
didn't
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From this reading I didn't know that I had done anything for you to thank me for."
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading He was so astonished that he could do nothing but gaze upon his new acquaintance in wonder.
don't
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From this reading "You are very welcome," murmured Jimmieboy, "but I don't know what for.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading I didn't know that I had done anything for you to thank me for."
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading THE WIZARD. immieboy grasped the old man's hand, and for a few moments was silent.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE WIZARD. immieboy grasped the old man's hand, and for a few moments was silent.
a long fixed look
From this reading He was so astonished that he could do nothing but gaze upon his new acquaintance in wonder.
graspedverbUS /ɡræspt/
past form of “grasp” — hold firmly
From this reading THE WIZARD. immieboy grasped the old man's hand, and for a few moments was silent.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I didn't know that I had done anything for you to thank me for."
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading THE WIZARD. immieboy grasped the old man's hand, and for a few moments was silent.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was so astonished that he could do nothing but gaze upon his new acquaintance in wonder.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He was so astonished that he could do nothing but gaze upon his new acquaintance in wonder.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "You are very welcome," murmured Jimmieboy, "but I don't know what for.
immieboy
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From this reading THE WIZARD. immieboy grasped the old man's hand, and for a few moments was silent.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He was so astonished that he could do nothing but gaze upon his new acquaintance in wonder.
Jimmieboy
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From this reading "You are very welcome," murmured Jimmieboy, "but I don't know what for.
Jimmieboy's
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From this reading The little old man seemed very much pleased at Jimmieboy's apparent wonderment, for he smiled broadly and said, "Thank you, sir."
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "You are very welcome," murmured Jimmieboy, "but I don't know what for.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The little old man seemed very much pleased at Jimmieboy's apparent wonderment, for he smiled broadly and said, "Thank you, sir."
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The little old man seemed very much pleased at Jimmieboy's apparent wonderment, for he smiled broadly and said, "Thank you, sir."
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading THE WIZARD. immieboy grasped the old man's hand, and for a few moments was silent.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I didn't know that I had done anything for you to thank me for."
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading THE WIZARD. immieboy grasped the old man's hand, and for a few moments was silent.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The little old man seemed very much pleased at Jimmieboy's apparent wonderment, for he smiled broadly and said, "Thank you, sir."
past form of “murmur” — speak softly or indistinctly
From this reading "You are very welcome," murmured Jimmieboy, "but I don't know what for.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading He was so astonished that he could do nothing but gaze upon his new acquaintance in wonder.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading He was so astonished that he could do nothing but gaze upon his new acquaintance in wonder.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading THE WIZARD. immieboy grasped the old man's hand, and for a few moments was silent.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading The little old man seemed very much pleased at Jimmieboy's apparent wonderment, for he smiled broadly and said, "Thank you, sir."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading The little old man seemed very much pleased at Jimmieboy's apparent wonderment, for he smiled broadly and said, "Thank you, sir."
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The little old man seemed very much pleased at Jimmieboy's apparent wonderment, for he smiled broadly and said, "Thank you, sir."
marked by absence of sound
From this reading THE WIZARD. immieboy grasped the old man's hand, and for a few moments was silent.
term of address for a man
From this reading The little old man seemed very much pleased at Jimmieboy's apparent wonderment, for he smiled broadly and said, "Thank you, sir."
past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading The little old man seemed very much pleased at Jimmieboy's apparent wonderment, for he smiled broadly and said, "Thank you, sir."
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He was so astonished that he could do nothing but gaze upon his new acquaintance in wonder.
express gratitude or show appreciation to
From this reading The little old man seemed very much pleased at Jimmieboy's apparent wonderment, for he smiled broadly and said, "Thank you, sir."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He was so astonished that he could do nothing but gaze upon his new acquaintance in wonder.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE WIZARD. immieboy grasped the old man's hand, and for a few moments was silent.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I didn't know that I had done anything for you to thank me for."
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading He was so astonished that he could do nothing but gaze upon his new acquaintance in wonder.
precisely as stated
From this reading The little old man seemed very much pleased at Jimmieboy's apparent wonderment, for he smiled broadly and said, "Thank you, sir."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE WIZARD. immieboy grasped the old man's hand, and for a few moments was silent.
accept gladly
From this reading "You are very welcome," murmured Jimmieboy, "but I don't know what for.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "You are very welcome," murmured Jimmieboy, "but I don't know what for.
WIZARDnounUS /ˈwɪzərd/
someone who is dazzlingly skilled in any field
From this reading THE WIZARD. immieboy grasped the old man's hand, and for a few moments was silent.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading He was so astonished that he could do nothing but gaze upon his new acquaintance in wonder.
wondermentnounUS /ˈwʌndərmənt/
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading The little old man seemed very much pleased at Jimmieboy's apparent wonderment, for he smiled broadly and said, "Thank you, sir."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading The little old man seemed very much pleased at Jimmieboy's apparent wonderment, for he smiled broadly and said, "Thank you, sir."
