used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Never before in the annals of Rivertown High had such a scene been witnessed in the chapel, and as the scholars realized that one of their number was openly defying the man who, for years had guided the destinies of those studying under him, they were dumfounded.
anew
From this reading Mr. Larmore, himself, evidently shared the general astonishment for, as he heard Dawson’s demand, his eyes flashed, he opened his mouth as though to speak, and then, evidently thinking better of it, closed it again.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading “Dawson, I am surprised that you should assume such an attitude in this matter.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading “Dawson, I am surprised that you should assume such an attitude in this matter.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Never before in the annals of Rivertown High had such a scene been witnessed in the chapel, and as the scholars realized that one of their number was openly defying the man who, for years had guided the destinies of those studying under him, they were dumfounded.
annalsnounUS /ˈænəlz/
reports of the work of a society or learned body etc
From this reading Never before in the annals of Rivertown High had such a scene been witnessed in the chapel, and as the scholars realized that one of their number was openly defying the man who, for years had guided the destinies of those studying under him, they were dumfounded.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Never before in the annals of Rivertown High had such a scene been witnessed in the chapel, and as the scholars realized that one of their number was openly defying the man who, for years had guided the destinies of those studying under him, they were dumfounded.
assumeverbUS /əˈsuːm/
take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof
From this reading “Dawson, I am surprised that you should assume such an attitude in this matter.
the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading Mr. Larmore, himself, evidently shared the general astonishment for, as he heard Dawson’s demand, his eyes flashed, he opened his mouth as though to speak, and then, evidently thinking better of it, closed it again.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Realizing that such a situation could not be tolerated, the principal at last exclaimed:
a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways
From this reading “Dawson, I am surprised that you should assume such an attitude in this matter.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Realizing that such a situation could not be tolerated, the principal at last exclaimed:
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Never before in the annals of Rivertown High had such a scene been witnessed in the chapel, and as the scholars realized that one of their number was openly defying the man who, for years had guided the destinies of those studying under him, they were dumfounded.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Never before in the annals of Rivertown High had such a scene been witnessed in the chapel, and as the scholars realized that one of their number was openly defying the man who, for years had guided the destinies of those studying under him, they were dumfounded.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading Mr. Larmore, himself, evidently shared the general astonishment for, as he heard Dawson’s demand, his eyes flashed, he opened his mouth as though to speak, and then, evidently thinking better of it, closed it again.
chapelnounUS /ˈtʃæpəl/
a place of worship that has its own altar
From this reading Never before in the annals of Rivertown High had such a scene been witnessed in the chapel, and as the scholars realized that one of their number was openly defying the man who, for years had guided the destinies of those studying under him, they were dumfounded.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading Mr. Larmore, himself, evidently shared the general astonishment for, as he heard Dawson’s demand, his eyes flashed, he opened his mouth as though to speak, and then, evidently thinking better of it, closed it again.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Realizing that such a situation could not be tolerated, the principal at last exclaimed:
DawsonnounUS /ˈdɔːsən/
a town in northwestern Canada in the Yukon on the Yukon River; a boom town around 1900 when gold was discovered in the Klondike
From this reading “Dawson, I am surprised that you should assume such an attitude in this matter.
Dawson'snounUS /ˈdɔːsənz/
possessive form of “dawson” — a town in northwestern Canada in the Yukon on the Yukon River; a boom town around 1900 when gold was discovered in the Klondike
From this reading Mr. Larmore, himself, evidently shared the general astonishment for, as he heard Dawson’s demand, his eyes flashed, he opened his mouth as though to speak, and then, evidently thinking better of it, closed it again.
defyingverbUS /dɪˈfaɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “defy” — resist or confront with resistance
From this reading Never before in the annals of Rivertown High had such a scene been witnessed in the chapel, and as the scholars realized that one of their number was openly defying the man who, for years had guided the destinies of those studying under him, they were dumfounded.
an urgent or peremptory request
From this reading Mr. Larmore, himself, evidently shared the general astonishment for, as he heard Dawson’s demand, his eyes flashed, he opened his mouth as though to speak, and then, evidently thinking better of it, closed it again.
destiniesnounUS /ˈdestəniz/
plural of “destiny” — an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading Never before in the annals of Rivertown High had such a scene been witnessed in the chapel, and as the scholars realized that one of their number was openly defying the man who, for years had guided the destinies of those studying under him, they were dumfounded.
dumfoundedadjective
as if struck dumb with astonishment and surprise
From this reading Never before in the annals of Rivertown High had such a scene been witnessed in the chapel, and as the scholars realized that one of their number was openly defying the man who, for years had guided the destinies of those studying under him, they were dumfounded.
envelopingadjectiveUS /ɪnˈveləpɪŋ/
surrounding and closing in on or hemming in
From this reading The silence enveloping the chapel was so intense that the fall of a pin would have sounded loud.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading Mr. Larmore, himself, evidently shared the general astonishment for, as he heard Dawson’s demand, his eyes flashed, he opened his mouth as though to speak, and then, evidently thinking better of it, closed it again.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading Realizing that such a situation could not be tolerated, the principal at last exclaimed:
opinion or judgment
From this reading Mr. Larmore, himself, evidently shared the general astonishment for, as he heard Dawson’s demand, his eyes flashed, he opened his mouth as though to speak, and then, evidently thinking better of it, closed it again.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading The silence enveloping the chapel was so intense that the fall of a pin would have sounded loud.
past form of “flash” — gleam or glow intermittently
From this reading Mr. Larmore, himself, evidently shared the general astonishment for, as he heard Dawson’s demand, his eyes flashed, he opened his mouth as though to speak, and then, evidently thinking better of it, closed it again.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Never before in the annals of Rivertown High had such a scene been witnessed in the chapel, and as the scholars realized that one of their number was openly defying the man who, for years had guided the destinies of those studying under him, they were dumfounded.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading Mr. Larmore, himself, evidently shared the general astonishment for, as he heard Dawson’s demand, his eyes flashed, he opened his mouth as though to speak, and then, evidently thinking better of it, closed it again.
guidedadjectiveUS /ˈɡaɪdəd/
subject to guidance or control especially after launching
From this reading Never before in the annals of Rivertown High had such a scene been witnessed in the chapel, and as the scholars realized that one of their number was openly defying the man who, for years had guided the destinies of those studying under him, they were dumfounded.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Never before in the annals of Rivertown High had such a scene been witnessed in the chapel, and as the scholars realized that one of their number was openly defying the man who, for years had guided the destinies of those studying under him, they were dumfounded.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The silence enveloping the chapel was so intense that the fall of a pin would have sounded loud.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mr. Larmore, himself, evidently shared the general astonishment for, as he heard Dawson’s demand, his eyes flashed, he opened his mouth as though to speak, and then, evidently thinking better of it, closed it again.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Mr. Larmore, himself, evidently shared the general astonishment for, as he heard Dawson’s demand, his eyes flashed, he opened his mouth as though to speak, and then, evidently thinking better of it, closed it again.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Never before in the annals of Rivertown High had such a scene been witnessed in the chapel, and as the scholars realized that one of their number was openly defying the man who, for years had guided the destinies of those studying under him, they were dumfounded.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Never before in the annals of Rivertown High had such a scene been witnessed in the chapel, and as the scholars realized that one of their number was openly defying the man who, for years had guided the destinies of those studying under him, they were dumfounded.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Mr. Larmore, himself, evidently shared the general astonishment for, as he heard Dawson’s demand, his eyes flashed, he opened his mouth as though to speak, and then, evidently thinking better of it, closed it again.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Larmore, himself, evidently shared the general astonishment for, as he heard Dawson’s demand, his eyes flashed, he opened his mouth as though to speak, and then, evidently thinking better of it, closed it again.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Dawson, I am surprised that you should assume such an attitude in this matter.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Never before in the annals of Rivertown High had such a scene been witnessed in the chapel, and as the scholars realized that one of their number was openly defying the man who, for years had guided the destinies of those studying under him, they were dumfounded.
possessing or displaying a distinctive feature to a heightened degree
From this reading The silence enveloping the chapel was so intense that the fall of a pin would have sounded loud.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Larmore, himself, evidently shared the general astonishment for, as he heard Dawson’s demand, his eyes flashed, he opened his mouth as though to speak, and then, evidently thinking better of it, closed it again.
Larmore
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mr. Larmore, himself, evidently shared the general astonishment for, as he heard Dawson’s demand, his eyes flashed, he opened his mouth as though to speak, and then, evidently thinking better of it, closed it again.
immediately past
From this reading Realizing that such a situation could not be tolerated, the principal at last exclaimed:
characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity
From this reading The silence enveloping the chapel was so intense that the fall of a pin would have sounded loud.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Never before in the annals of Rivertown High had such a scene been witnessed in the chapel, and as the scholars realized that one of their number was openly defying the man who, for years had guided the destinies of those studying under him, they were dumfounded.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading “Dawson, I am surprised that you should assume such an attitude in this matter.
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading Mr. Larmore, himself, evidently shared the general astonishment for, as he heard Dawson’s demand, his eyes flashed, he opened his mouth as though to speak, and then, evidently thinking better of it, closed it again.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Larmore, himself, evidently shared the general astonishment for, as he heard Dawson’s demand, his eyes flashed, he opened his mouth as though to speak, and then, evidently thinking better of it, closed it again.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Never before in the annals of Rivertown High had such a scene been witnessed in the chapel, and as the scholars realized that one of their number was openly defying the man who, for years had guided the destinies of those studying under him, they were dumfounded.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Realizing that such a situation could not be tolerated, the principal at last exclaimed:
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading Never before in the annals of Rivertown High had such a scene been witnessed in the chapel, and as the scholars realized that one of their number was openly defying the man who, for years had guided the destinies of those studying under him, they were dumfounded.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Never before in the annals of Rivertown High had such a scene been witnessed in the chapel, and as the scholars realized that one of their number was openly defying the man who, for years had guided the destinies of those studying under him, they were dumfounded.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Never before in the annals of Rivertown High had such a scene been witnessed in the chapel, and as the scholars realized that one of their number was openly defying the man who, for years had guided the destinies of those studying under him, they were dumfounded.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading Mr. Larmore, himself, evidently shared the general astonishment for, as he heard Dawson’s demand, his eyes flashed, he opened his mouth as though to speak, and then, evidently thinking better of it, closed it again.
openlyadverbUS /ˈoʊpənli/
in an open way
From this reading Never before in the annals of Rivertown High had such a scene been witnessed in the chapel, and as the scholars realized that one of their number was openly defying the man who, for years had guided the destinies of those studying under him, they were dumfounded.
pinverbUS /pɪn/
to hold fast or prevent from moving
From this reading The silence enveloping the chapel was so intense that the fall of a pin would have sounded loud.
the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated
From this reading Realizing that such a situation could not be tolerated, the principal at last exclaimed:
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading Never before in the annals of Rivertown High had such a scene been witnessed in the chapel, and as the scholars realized that one of their number was openly defying the man who, for years had guided the destinies of those studying under him, they were dumfounded.
RealizingverbUS /ˈriːəlaɪzɪŋ/
-ing form of “realize” — be fully aware or cognizant of
From this reading Realizing that such a situation could not be tolerated, the principal at last exclaimed:
Rivertown
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Never before in the annals of Rivertown High had such a scene been witnessed in the chapel, and as the scholars realized that one of their number was openly defying the man who, for years had guided the destinies of those studying under him, they were dumfounded.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading Never before in the annals of Rivertown High had such a scene been witnessed in the chapel, and as the scholars realized that one of their number was openly defying the man who, for years had guided the destinies of those studying under him, they were dumfounded.
scholarsnounUS /ˈskɑːlərz/
plural of “scholar” — a learned person (especially in the humanities); someone who by long study has gained mastery in one or more disciplines
From this reading Never before in the annals of Rivertown High had such a scene been witnessed in the chapel, and as the scholars realized that one of their number was openly defying the man who, for years had guided the destinies of those studying under him, they were dumfounded.
sharedadjectiveUS /ʃerd/
have in common; held or experienced in common
From this reading Mr. Larmore, himself, evidently shared the general astonishment for, as he heard Dawson’s demand, his eyes flashed, he opened his mouth as though to speak, and then, evidently thinking better of it, closed it again.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading “Dawson, I am surprised that you should assume such an attitude in this matter.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading The silence enveloping the chapel was so intense that the fall of a pin would have sounded loud.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading Realizing that such a situation could not be tolerated, the principal at last exclaimed:
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The silence enveloping the chapel was so intense that the fall of a pin would have sounded loud.
past form of “sound” — appear in a certain way
From this reading The silence enveloping the chapel was so intense that the fall of a pin would have sounded loud.
express in speech
From this reading Mr. Larmore, himself, evidently shared the general astonishment for, as he heard Dawson’s demand, his eyes flashed, he opened his mouth as though to speak, and then, evidently thinking better of it, closed it again.
studyingnounUS /ˈstʌdiɪŋ/
reading carefully with intent to remember
From this reading Never before in the annals of Rivertown High had such a scene been witnessed in the chapel, and as the scholars realized that one of their number was openly defying the man who, for years had guided the destinies of those studying under him, they were dumfounded.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Never before in the annals of Rivertown High had such a scene been witnessed in the chapel, and as the scholars realized that one of their number was openly defying the man who, for years had guided the destinies of those studying under him, they were dumfounded.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading “Dawson, I am surprised that you should assume such an attitude in this matter.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Never before in the annals of Rivertown High had such a scene been witnessed in the chapel, and as the scholars realized that one of their number was openly defying the man who, for years had guided the destinies of those studying under him, they were dumfounded.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Never before in the annals of Rivertown High had such a scene been witnessed in the chapel, and as the scholars realized that one of their number was openly defying the man who, for years had guided the destinies of those studying under him, they were dumfounded.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Never before in the annals of Rivertown High had such a scene been witnessed in the chapel, and as the scholars realized that one of their number was openly defying the man who, for years had guided the destinies of those studying under him, they were dumfounded.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Mr. Larmore, himself, evidently shared the general astonishment for, as he heard Dawson’s demand, his eyes flashed, he opened his mouth as though to speak, and then, evidently thinking better of it, closed it again.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Never before in the annals of Rivertown High had such a scene been witnessed in the chapel, and as the scholars realized that one of their number was openly defying the man who, for years had guided the destinies of those studying under him, they were dumfounded.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading Mr. Larmore, himself, evidently shared the general astonishment for, as he heard Dawson’s demand, his eyes flashed, he opened his mouth as though to speak, and then, evidently thinking better of it, closed it again.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “Dawson, I am surprised that you should assume such an attitude in this matter.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Never before in the annals of Rivertown High had such a scene been witnessed in the chapel, and as the scholars realized that one of their number was openly defying the man who, for years had guided the destinies of those studying under him, they were dumfounded.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Mr. Larmore, himself, evidently shared the general astonishment for, as he heard Dawson’s demand, his eyes flashed, he opened his mouth as though to speak, and then, evidently thinking better of it, closed it again.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mr. Larmore, himself, evidently shared the general astonishment for, as he heard Dawson’s demand, his eyes flashed, he opened his mouth as though to speak, and then, evidently thinking better of it, closed it again.
toleratedverbUS /ˈtɑːləreɪtɪd/
past form of “tolerate” — put up with something or somebody unpleasant
From this reading Realizing that such a situation could not be tolerated, the principal at last exclaimed:
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Never before in the annals of Rivertown High had such a scene been witnessed in the chapel, and as the scholars realized that one of their number was openly defying the man who, for years had guided the destinies of those studying under him, they were dumfounded.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Never before in the annals of Rivertown High had such a scene been witnessed in the chapel, and as the scholars realized that one of their number was openly defying the man who, for years had guided the destinies of those studying under him, they were dumfounded.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Never before in the annals of Rivertown High had such a scene been witnessed in the chapel, and as the scholars realized that one of their number was openly defying the man who, for years had guided the destinies of those studying under him, they were dumfounded.
which person or people
From this reading Never before in the annals of Rivertown High had such a scene been witnessed in the chapel, and as the scholars realized that one of their number was openly defying the man who, for years had guided the destinies of those studying under him, they were dumfounded.
witnessedverbUS /ˈwɪtnəst/
past form of “witness” — be a witness to
From this reading Never before in the annals of Rivertown High had such a scene been witnessed in the chapel, and as the scholars realized that one of their number was openly defying the man who, for years had guided the destinies of those studying under him, they were dumfounded.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The silence enveloping the chapel was so intense that the fall of a pin would have sounded loud.
a late time of life
From this reading Never before in the annals of Rivertown High had such a scene been witnessed in the chapel, and as the scholars realized that one of their number was openly defying the man who, for years had guided the destinies of those studying under him, they were dumfounded.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Dawson, I am surprised that you should assume such an attitude in this matter.
