used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading TEDDY SCENTS A MYSTERY Mr. Keene’s astonishment at Harry’s proposal, made on the following morning, was soon swallowed up by his readiness to carry out Harry’s laudable plan.
the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading TEDDY SCENTS A MYSTERY Mr. Keene’s astonishment at Harry’s proposal, made on the following morning, was soon swallowed up by his readiness to carry out Harry’s laudable plan.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading TEDDY SCENTS A MYSTERY Mr. Keene’s astonishment at Harry’s proposal, made on the following morning, was soon swallowed up by his readiness to carry out Harry’s laudable plan.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “I think giving a show would be a nice way to help him.
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading “It takes a pretty broad-minded boy, Harry, to suggest helping a man who once made matters uncomfortable for him,” he said with a significance that brought the blood to the boy’s cheeks.
a youthful male person
From this reading “It takes a pretty broad-minded boy, Harry, to suggest helping a man who once made matters uncomfortable for him,” he said with a significance that brought the blood to the boy’s cheeks.
boy'snounUS /bɔɪz/
possessive form of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading “It takes a pretty broad-minded boy, Harry, to suggest helping a man who once made matters uncomfortable for him,” he said with a significance that brought the blood to the boy’s cheeks.
broad-mindedadjective
incapable of being shocked
From this reading “It takes a pretty broad-minded boy, Harry, to suggest helping a man who once made matters uncomfortable for him,” he said with a significance that brought the blood to the boy’s cheeks.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading “It takes a pretty broad-minded boy, Harry, to suggest helping a man who once made matters uncomfortable for him,” he said with a significance that brought the blood to the boy’s cheeks.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading TEDDY SCENTS A MYSTERY Mr. Keene’s astonishment at Harry’s proposal, made on the following morning, was soon swallowed up by his readiness to carry out Harry’s laudable plan.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading TEDDY SCENTS A MYSTERY Mr. Keene’s astonishment at Harry’s proposal, made on the following morning, was soon swallowed up by his readiness to carry out Harry’s laudable plan.
plural of “cheek” — either side of the face below the eyes
From this reading “It takes a pretty broad-minded boy, Harry, to suggest helping a man who once made matters uncomfortable for him,” he said with a significance that brought the blood to the boy’s cheeks.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading TEDDY SCENTS A MYSTERY Mr. Keene’s astonishment at Harry’s proposal, made on the following morning, was soon swallowed up by his readiness to carry out Harry’s laudable plan.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “It takes a pretty broad-minded boy, Harry, to suggest helping a man who once made matters uncomfortable for him,” he said with a significance that brought the blood to the boy’s cheeks.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Mr. Keene had learned from Mr. Marsh of Harry’s trials of the previous year.
the act of giving
From this reading “I think giving a show would be a nice way to help him.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Mr. Keene had learned from Mr. Marsh of Harry’s trials of the previous year.
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading “It takes a pretty broad-minded boy, Harry, to suggest helping a man who once made matters uncomfortable for him,” he said with a significance that brought the blood to the boy’s cheeks.
Harry's
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From this reading TEDDY SCENTS A MYSTERY Mr. Keene’s astonishment at Harry’s proposal, made on the following morning, was soon swallowed up by his readiness to carry out Harry’s laudable plan.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “It takes a pretty broad-minded boy, Harry, to suggest helping a man who once made matters uncomfortable for him,” he said with a significance that brought the blood to the boy’s cheeks.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading “He needs help,” was Harry’s quiet reminder.
helpingnounUS /ˈhelpɪŋ/
an individual quantity of food or drink taken as part of a meal
From this reading “It takes a pretty broad-minded boy, Harry, to suggest helping a man who once made matters uncomfortable for him,” he said with a significance that brought the blood to the boy’s cheeks.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “It takes a pretty broad-minded boy, Harry, to suggest helping a man who once made matters uncomfortable for him,” he said with a significance that brought the blood to the boy’s cheeks.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading TEDDY SCENTS A MYSTERY Mr. Keene’s astonishment at Harry’s proposal, made on the following morning, was soon swallowed up by his readiness to carry out Harry’s laudable plan.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I think giving a show would be a nice way to help him.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “It takes a pretty broad-minded boy, Harry, to suggest helping a man who once made matters uncomfortable for him,” he said with a significance that brought the blood to the boy’s cheeks.
Keene
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From this reading Mr. Keene had learned from Mr. Marsh of Harry’s trials of the previous year.
Keene's
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From this reading TEDDY SCENTS A MYSTERY Mr. Keene’s astonishment at Harry’s proposal, made on the following morning, was soon swallowed up by his readiness to carry out Harry’s laudable plan.
laudableadjectiveUS /ˈlɔːdəbəl/
worthy of high praise
From this reading TEDDY SCENTS A MYSTERY Mr. Keene’s astonishment at Harry’s proposal, made on the following morning, was soon swallowed up by his readiness to carry out Harry’s laudable plan.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading Mr. Keene had learned from Mr. Marsh of Harry’s trials of the previous year.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading TEDDY SCENTS A MYSTERY Mr. Keene’s astonishment at Harry’s proposal, made on the following morning, was soon swallowed up by his readiness to carry out Harry’s laudable plan.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading “It takes a pretty broad-minded boy, Harry, to suggest helping a man who once made matters uncomfortable for him,” he said with a significance that brought the blood to the boy’s cheeks.
MarshnounUS /mɑːrʃ/
low-lying wet land with grassy vegetation; usually is a transition zone between land and water
From this reading Mr. Keene had learned from Mr. Marsh of Harry’s trials of the previous year.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading “It takes a pretty broad-minded boy, Harry, to suggest helping a man who once made matters uncomfortable for him,” he said with a significance that brought the blood to the boy’s cheeks.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading TEDDY SCENTS A MYSTERY Mr. Keene’s astonishment at Harry’s proposal, made on the following morning, was soon swallowed up by his readiness to carry out Harry’s laudable plan.
a form of address for a man
From this reading TEDDY SCENTS A MYSTERY Mr. Keene’s astonishment at Harry’s proposal, made on the following morning, was soon swallowed up by his readiness to carry out Harry’s laudable plan.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading TEDDY SCENTS A MYSTERY Mr. Keene’s astonishment at Harry’s proposal, made on the following morning, was soon swallowed up by his readiness to carry out Harry’s laudable plan.
in such a manner as could not be otherwise
From this reading “He needs help,” was Harry’s quiet reminder.
pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance
From this reading “I think giving a show would be a nice way to help him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mr. Keene had learned from Mr. Marsh of Harry’s trials of the previous year.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading TEDDY SCENTS A MYSTERY Mr. Keene’s astonishment at Harry’s proposal, made on the following morning, was soon swallowed up by his readiness to carry out Harry’s laudable plan.
on one occasion
From this reading “It takes a pretty broad-minded boy, Harry, to suggest helping a man who once made matters uncomfortable for him,” he said with a significance that brought the blood to the boy’s cheeks.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading TEDDY SCENTS A MYSTERY Mr. Keene’s astonishment at Harry’s proposal, made on the following morning, was soon swallowed up by his readiness to carry out Harry’s laudable plan.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading TEDDY SCENTS A MYSTERY Mr. Keene’s astonishment at Harry’s proposal, made on the following morning, was soon swallowed up by his readiness to carry out Harry’s laudable plan.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading “It takes a pretty broad-minded boy, Harry, to suggest helping a man who once made matters uncomfortable for him,” he said with a significance that brought the blood to the boy’s cheeks.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading Mr. Keene had learned from Mr. Marsh of Harry’s trials of the previous year.
proposalnounUS /prəˈpoʊzəl/
something proposed (such as a plan or assumption)
From this reading TEDDY SCENTS A MYSTERY Mr. Keene’s astonishment at Harry’s proposal, made on the following morning, was soon swallowed up by his readiness to carry out Harry’s laudable plan.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading “He needs help,” was Harry’s quiet reminder.
readinessnounUS /ˈredinəs/
the state of having been made ready or prepared for use or action (especially military action)
From this reading TEDDY SCENTS A MYSTERY Mr. Keene’s astonishment at Harry’s proposal, made on the following morning, was soon swallowed up by his readiness to carry out Harry’s laudable plan.
remindernounUS /riˈmaɪndər/
a message that helps you remember something
From this reading “He needs help,” was Harry’s quiet reminder.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “It takes a pretty broad-minded boy, Harry, to suggest helping a man who once made matters uncomfortable for him,” he said with a significance that brought the blood to the boy’s cheeks.
SCENTSnounUS /sents/
plural of “scent” — a distinctive odor that is pleasant
From this reading TEDDY SCENTS A MYSTERY Mr. Keene’s astonishment at Harry’s proposal, made on the following morning, was soon swallowed up by his readiness to carry out Harry’s laudable plan.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading “I think giving a show would be a nice way to help him.
significancenounUS /səɡˈnɪfɪkəns/
the quality of being significant
From this reading “It takes a pretty broad-minded boy, Harry, to suggest helping a man who once made matters uncomfortable for him,” he said with a significance that brought the blood to the boy’s cheeks.
in the near future
From this reading TEDDY SCENTS A MYSTERY Mr. Keene’s astonishment at Harry’s proposal, made on the following morning, was soon swallowed up by his readiness to carry out Harry’s laudable plan.
suggestverbUS /səˈdʒest/
make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading “It takes a pretty broad-minded boy, Harry, to suggest helping a man who once made matters uncomfortable for him,” he said with a significance that brought the blood to the boy’s cheeks.
swallowedverbUS /ˈswɑːloʊd/
past form of “swallow” — pass through the esophagus as part of eating or drinking
From this reading TEDDY SCENTS A MYSTERY Mr. Keene’s astonishment at Harry’s proposal, made on the following morning, was soon swallowed up by his readiness to carry out Harry’s laudable plan.
plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
From this reading “It takes a pretty broad-minded boy, Harry, to suggest helping a man who once made matters uncomfortable for him,” he said with a significance that brought the blood to the boy’s cheeks.
TEDDYnounUS /ˈtedi/
plaything consisting of a child's toy bear (usually plush and stuffed with soft materials)
From this reading TEDDY SCENTS A MYSTERY Mr. Keene’s astonishment at Harry’s proposal, made on the following morning, was soon swallowed up by his readiness to carry out Harry’s laudable plan.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “It takes a pretty broad-minded boy, Harry, to suggest helping a man who once made matters uncomfortable for him,” he said with a significance that brought the blood to the boy’s cheeks.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading TEDDY SCENTS A MYSTERY Mr. Keene’s astonishment at Harry’s proposal, made on the following morning, was soon swallowed up by his readiness to carry out Harry’s laudable plan.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading “I think giving a show would be a nice way to help him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading TEDDY SCENTS A MYSTERY Mr. Keene’s astonishment at Harry’s proposal, made on the following morning, was soon swallowed up by his readiness to carry out Harry’s laudable plan.
trialsnounUS /ˈtraɪəlz/
plural of “trial” — the act of testing something
From this reading Mr. Keene had learned from Mr. Marsh of Harry’s trials of the previous year.
uncomfortableadjectiveUS /ənˈkʌmfərtəbəl/
conducive to or feeling mental discomfort
From this reading “It takes a pretty broad-minded boy, Harry, to suggest helping a man who once made matters uncomfortable for him,” he said with a significance that brought the blood to the boy’s cheeks.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading TEDDY SCENTS A MYSTERY Mr. Keene’s astonishment at Harry’s proposal, made on the following morning, was soon swallowed up by his readiness to carry out Harry’s laudable plan.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading TEDDY SCENTS A MYSTERY Mr. Keene’s astonishment at Harry’s proposal, made on the following morning, was soon swallowed up by his readiness to carry out Harry’s laudable plan.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading “I think giving a show would be a nice way to help him.
which person or people
From this reading “It takes a pretty broad-minded boy, Harry, to suggest helping a man who once made matters uncomfortable for him,” he said with a significance that brought the blood to the boy’s cheeks.
in the company of; together with
From this reading “It takes a pretty broad-minded boy, Harry, to suggest helping a man who once made matters uncomfortable for him,” he said with a significance that brought the blood to the boy’s cheeks.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading “I think giving a show would be a nice way to help him.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading Mr. Keene had learned from Mr. Marsh of Harry’s trials of the previous year.
