used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Such strong dislike, however, had he conceived for Harry, that Elmer could not bear the thought of being under obligations to him to the slightest extent, and with an angry movement he thrust his hand in his pocket, pulling out a five dollar bill.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Such strong dislike, however, had he conceived for Harry, that Elmer could not bear the thought of being under obligations to him to the slightest extent, and with an angry movement he thrust his hand in his pocket, pulling out a five dollar bill.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Even Elmer and Snooks could not but appreciate the magnanimity of this offer, aware as they were of the straightened circumstances of the new student.
angryadjectiveUS /ˈæŋɡri/
feeling or showing anger
From this reading Such strong dislike, however, had he conceived for Harry, that Elmer could not bear the thought of being under obligations to him to the slightest extent, and with an angry movement he thrust his hand in his pocket, pulling out a five dollar bill.
appreciateverbUS /əˈpriːʃieɪt/
recognize with gratitude; be grateful for
From this reading Even Elmer and Snooks could not but appreciate the magnanimity of this offer, aware as they were of the straightened circumstances of the new student.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Even Elmer and Snooks could not but appreciate the magnanimity of this offer, aware as they were of the straightened circumstances of the new student.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading Even Elmer and Snooks could not but appreciate the magnanimity of this offer, aware as they were of the straightened circumstances of the new student.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading “We’ll make it up to you just as soon as we get back to Rivertown.”
have
From this reading Such strong dislike, however, had he conceived for Harry, that Elmer could not bear the thought of being under obligations to him to the slightest extent, and with an angry movement he thrust his hand in his pocket, pulling out a five dollar bill.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Such strong dislike, however, had he conceived for Harry, that Elmer could not bear the thought of being under obligations to him to the slightest extent, and with an angry movement he thrust his hand in his pocket, pulling out a five dollar bill.
a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading Such strong dislike, however, had he conceived for Harry, that Elmer could not bear the thought of being under obligations to him to the slightest extent, and with an angry movement he thrust his hand in his pocket, pulling out a five dollar bill.
a youthful male person
From this reading “Good boy!” exclaimed the others.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Even Elmer and Snooks could not but appreciate the magnanimity of this offer, aware as they were of the straightened circumstances of the new student.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading Even Elmer and Snooks could not but appreciate the magnanimity of this offer, aware as they were of the straightened circumstances of the new student.
conceivedverbUS /kənˈsiːvd/
past form of “conceive” — have the idea for
From this reading Such strong dislike, however, had he conceived for Harry, that Elmer could not bear the thought of being under obligations to him to the slightest extent, and with an angry movement he thrust his hand in his pocket, pulling out a five dollar bill.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Even Elmer and Snooks could not but appreciate the magnanimity of this offer, aware as they were of the straightened circumstances of the new student.
dislikenounUS /dɪˈslaɪk/
an inclination to withhold approval from some person or group
From this reading Such strong dislike, however, had he conceived for Harry, that Elmer could not bear the thought of being under obligations to him to the slightest extent, and with an angry movement he thrust his hand in his pocket, pulling out a five dollar bill.
dollarnounUS /ˈdɑːlər/
the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents
From this reading Such strong dislike, however, had he conceived for Harry, that Elmer could not bear the thought of being under obligations to him to the slightest extent, and with an angry movement he thrust his hand in his pocket, pulling out a five dollar bill.
Elmer
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From this reading Even Elmer and Snooks could not but appreciate the magnanimity of this offer, aware as they were of the straightened circumstances of the new student.
divisible by two
From this reading Even Elmer and Snooks could not but appreciate the magnanimity of this offer, aware as they were of the straightened circumstances of the new student.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading “Good boy!” exclaimed the others.
the point or degree to which something extends
From this reading Such strong dislike, however, had he conceived for Harry, that Elmer could not bear the thought of being under obligations to him to the slightest extent, and with an angry movement he thrust his hand in his pocket, pulling out a five dollar bill.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading Such strong dislike, however, had he conceived for Harry, that Elmer could not bear the thought of being under obligations to him to the slightest extent, and with an angry movement he thrust his hand in his pocket, pulling out a five dollar bill.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Such strong dislike, however, had he conceived for Harry, that Elmer could not bear the thought of being under obligations to him to the slightest extent, and with an angry movement he thrust his hand in his pocket, pulling out a five dollar bill.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading “We’ll make it up to you just as soon as we get back to Rivertown.”
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading “Good boy!” exclaimed the others.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Such strong dislike, however, had he conceived for Harry, that Elmer could not bear the thought of being under obligations to him to the slightest extent, and with an angry movement he thrust his hand in his pocket, pulling out a five dollar bill.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Such strong dislike, however, had he conceived for Harry, that Elmer could not bear the thought of being under obligations to him to the slightest extent, and with an angry movement he thrust his hand in his pocket, pulling out a five dollar bill.
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading Such strong dislike, however, had he conceived for Harry, that Elmer could not bear the thought of being under obligations to him to the slightest extent, and with an angry movement he thrust his hand in his pocket, pulling out a five dollar bill.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Such strong dislike, however, had he conceived for Harry, that Elmer could not bear the thought of being under obligations to him to the slightest extent, and with an angry movement he thrust his hand in his pocket, pulling out a five dollar bill.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading “Here!
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Such strong dislike, however, had he conceived for Harry, that Elmer could not bear the thought of being under obligations to him to the slightest extent, and with an angry movement he thrust his hand in his pocket, pulling out a five dollar bill.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Such strong dislike, however, had he conceived for Harry, that Elmer could not bear the thought of being under obligations to him to the slightest extent, and with an angry movement he thrust his hand in his pocket, pulling out a five dollar bill.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Such strong dislike, however, had he conceived for Harry, that Elmer could not bear the thought of being under obligations to him to the slightest extent, and with an angry movement he thrust his hand in his pocket, pulling out a five dollar bill.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Such strong dislike, however, had he conceived for Harry, that Elmer could not bear the thought of being under obligations to him to the slightest extent, and with an angry movement he thrust his hand in his pocket, pulling out a five dollar bill.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “We’ll make it up to you just as soon as we get back to Rivertown.”
and nothing more
From this reading “We’ll make it up to you just as soon as we get back to Rivertown.”
magnanimitynoun
liberality in bestowing gifts; extremely liberal and generous of spirit
From this reading Even Elmer and Snooks could not but appreciate the magnanimity of this offer, aware as they were of the straightened circumstances of the new student.
engage in
From this reading “We’ll make it up to you just as soon as we get back to Rivertown.”
a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading Such strong dislike, however, had he conceived for Harry, that Elmer could not bear the thought of being under obligations to him to the slightest extent, and with an angry movement he thrust his hand in his pocket, pulling out a five dollar bill.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Even Elmer and Snooks could not but appreciate the magnanimity of this offer, aware as they were of the straightened circumstances of the new student.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Even Elmer and Snooks could not but appreciate the magnanimity of this offer, aware as they were of the straightened circumstances of the new student.
obligationsnounUS /ˌɑːbləˈɡeɪʃənz/
plural of “obligation” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading Such strong dislike, however, had he conceived for Harry, that Elmer could not bear the thought of being under obligations to him to the slightest extent, and with an angry movement he thrust his hand in his pocket, pulling out a five dollar bill.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Even Elmer and Snooks could not but appreciate the magnanimity of this offer, aware as they were of the straightened circumstances of the new student.
make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading Even Elmer and Snooks could not but appreciate the magnanimity of this offer, aware as they were of the straightened circumstances of the new student.
others
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From this reading “Good boy!” exclaimed the others.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Such strong dislike, however, had he conceived for Harry, that Elmer could not bear the thought of being under obligations to him to the slightest extent, and with an angry movement he thrust his hand in his pocket, pulling out a five dollar bill.
a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading Such strong dislike, however, had he conceived for Harry, that Elmer could not bear the thought of being under obligations to him to the slightest extent, and with an angry movement he thrust his hand in his pocket, pulling out a five dollar bill.
the act of pulling; applying force to move something toward or with you
From this reading Such strong dislike, however, had he conceived for Harry, that Elmer could not bear the thought of being under obligations to him to the slightest extent, and with an angry movement he thrust his hand in his pocket, pulling out a five dollar bill.
Rivertown
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From this reading “We’ll make it up to you just as soon as we get back to Rivertown.”
superlative of “slight” — (quantifier used with mass nouns) small in quantity or degree; not much or almost none or (with “a”) at least some
From this reading Such strong dislike, however, had he conceived for Harry, that Elmer could not bear the thought of being under obligations to him to the slightest extent, and with an angry movement he thrust his hand in his pocket, pulling out a five dollar bill.
SnooksnounUS /snʊks/
plural of “snook” — large tropical American food and game fishes of coastal and brackish waters; resemble pike
From this reading Even Elmer and Snooks could not but appreciate the magnanimity of this offer, aware as they were of the straightened circumstances of the new student.
in the near future
From this reading “We’ll make it up to you just as soon as we get back to Rivertown.”
straightenedverbUS /ˈstreɪtənd/
past form of “straighten” — straighten up or out; make straight
From this reading Even Elmer and Snooks could not but appreciate the magnanimity of this offer, aware as they were of the straightened circumstances of the new student.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading Such strong dislike, however, had he conceived for Harry, that Elmer could not bear the thought of being under obligations to him to the slightest extent, and with an angry movement he thrust his hand in his pocket, pulling out a five dollar bill.
studentnounUS /ˈstuːdənt/
a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading Even Elmer and Snooks could not but appreciate the magnanimity of this offer, aware as they were of the straightened circumstances of the new student.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Such strong dislike, however, had he conceived for Harry, that Elmer could not bear the thought of being under obligations to him to the slightest extent, and with an angry movement he thrust his hand in his pocket, pulling out a five dollar bill.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Such strong dislike, however, had he conceived for Harry, that Elmer could not bear the thought of being under obligations to him to the slightest extent, and with an angry movement he thrust his hand in his pocket, pulling out a five dollar bill.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Even Elmer and Snooks could not but appreciate the magnanimity of this offer, aware as they were of the straightened circumstances of the new student.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Even Elmer and Snooks could not but appreciate the magnanimity of this offer, aware as they were of the straightened circumstances of the new student.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Even Elmer and Snooks could not but appreciate the magnanimity of this offer, aware as they were of the straightened circumstances of the new student.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Such strong dislike, however, had he conceived for Harry, that Elmer could not bear the thought of being under obligations to him to the slightest extent, and with an angry movement he thrust his hand in his pocket, pulling out a five dollar bill.
push forcefully
From this reading Such strong dislike, however, had he conceived for Harry, that Elmer could not bear the thought of being under obligations to him to the slightest extent, and with an angry movement he thrust his hand in his pocket, pulling out a five dollar bill.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “We’ll make it up to you just as soon as we get back to Rivertown.”
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Such strong dislike, however, had he conceived for Harry, that Elmer could not bear the thought of being under obligations to him to the slightest extent, and with an angry movement he thrust his hand in his pocket, pulling out a five dollar bill.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading “We’ll make it up to you just as soon as we get back to Rivertown.”
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “We’ll make it up to you just as soon as we get back to Rivertown.”
We'll
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From this reading “We’ll make it up to you just as soon as we get back to Rivertown.”
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Even Elmer and Snooks could not but appreciate the magnanimity of this offer, aware as they were of the straightened circumstances of the new student.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Such strong dislike, however, had he conceived for Harry, that Elmer could not bear the thought of being under obligations to him to the slightest extent, and with an angry movement he thrust his hand in his pocket, pulling out a five dollar bill.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “We’ll make it up to you just as soon as we get back to Rivertown.”
