used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Good care did the two boys who were bent on the downfall of our hero take to tell the story of Harry’s father being a forger only to those who were not particularly friendly to the lad—with the result that it found ready credence, and was soon being repeated with all manner of exaggerations.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading “It makes no difference, I don’t believe Harry’s father is a man who would stoop to any such act!” retorted Viola, hotly.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Good care did the two boys who were bent on the downfall of our hero take to tell the story of Harry’s father being a forger only to those who were not particularly friendly to the lad—with the result that it found ready credence, and was soon being repeated with all manner of exaggerations.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Good care did the two boys who were bent on the downfall of our hero take to tell the story of Harry’s father being a forger only to those who were not particularly friendly to the lad—with the result that it found ready credence, and was soon being repeated with all manner of exaggerations.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading “It makes no difference, I don’t believe Harry’s father is a man who would stoop to any such act!” retorted Viola, hotly.
take a court case to a higher court for review
From this reading I——” “But this isn’t Harry, it’s his father whose appeal from a prison sentence has been refused,” laughed a girl who had told the malicious tale.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading I——” “But this isn’t Harry, it’s his father whose appeal from a prison sentence has been refused,” laughed a girl who had told the malicious tale.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Good care did the two boys who were bent on the downfall of our hero take to tell the story of Harry’s father being a forger only to those who were not particularly friendly to the lad—with the result that it found ready credence, and was soon being repeated with all manner of exaggerations.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading “I don’t believe a word of it!” declared Viola, when the report reached her.
a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way
From this reading Good care did the two boys who were bent on the downfall of our hero take to tell the story of Harry’s father being a forger only to those who were not particularly friendly to the lad—with the result that it found ready credence, and was soon being repeated with all manner of exaggerations.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading Good care did the two boys who were bent on the downfall of our hero take to tell the story of Harry’s father being a forger only to those who were not particularly friendly to the lad—with the result that it found ready credence, and was soon being repeated with all manner of exaggerations.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I——” “But this isn’t Harry, it’s his father whose appeal from a prison sentence has been refused,” laughed a girl who had told the malicious tale.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading Good care did the two boys who were bent on the downfall of our hero take to tell the story of Harry’s father being a forger only to those who were not particularly friendly to the lad—with the result that it found ready credence, and was soon being repeated with all manner of exaggerations.
a boy or man
From this reading “Harry Watson is a splendid chap.
credencenounUS /ˈkriːdəns/
the mental attitude that something is believable and should be accepted as true
From this reading Good care did the two boys who were bent on the downfall of our hero take to tell the story of Harry’s father being a forger only to those who were not particularly friendly to the lad—with the result that it found ready credence, and was soon being repeated with all manner of exaggerations.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading “I don’t believe a word of it!” declared Viola, when the report reached her.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Good care did the two boys who were bent on the downfall of our hero take to tell the story of Harry’s father being a forger only to those who were not particularly friendly to the lad—with the result that it found ready credence, and was soon being repeated with all manner of exaggerations.
the quality of being unlike or dissimilar
From this reading “It makes no difference, I don’t believe Harry’s father is a man who would stoop to any such act!” retorted Viola, hotly.
don't
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From this reading “I don’t believe a word of it!” declared Viola, when the report reached her.
downfallnounUS /ˈdaʊnfɔːl/
failure that results in a loss of position or reputation
From this reading Good care did the two boys who were bent on the downfall of our hero take to tell the story of Harry’s father being a forger only to those who were not particularly friendly to the lad—with the result that it found ready credence, and was soon being repeated with all manner of exaggerations.
exaggerationsnounUS /ɪɡˌzædʒərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “exaggeration” — extravagant exaggeration
From this reading Good care did the two boys who were bent on the downfall of our hero take to tell the story of Harry’s father being a forger only to those who were not particularly friendly to the lad—with the result that it found ready credence, and was soon being repeated with all manner of exaggerations.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Good care did the two boys who were bent on the downfall of our hero take to tell the story of Harry’s father being a forger only to those who were not particularly friendly to the lad—with the result that it found ready credence, and was soon being repeated with all manner of exaggerations.
forgernounUS /ˈfɔːrdʒər/
someone who operates a forge
From this reading Good care did the two boys who were bent on the downfall of our hero take to tell the story of Harry’s father being a forger only to those who were not particularly friendly to the lad—with the result that it found ready credence, and was soon being repeated with all manner of exaggerations.
set up or found
From this reading Good care did the two boys who were bent on the downfall of our hero take to tell the story of Harry’s father being a forger only to those who were not particularly friendly to the lad—with the result that it found ready credence, and was soon being repeated with all manner of exaggerations.
characteristic of or befitting a friend
From this reading Good care did the two boys who were bent on the downfall of our hero take to tell the story of Harry’s father being a forger only to those who were not particularly friendly to the lad—with the result that it found ready credence, and was soon being repeated with all manner of exaggerations.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I——” “But this isn’t Harry, it’s his father whose appeal from a prison sentence has been refused,” laughed a girl who had told the malicious tale.
a young female
From this reading I——” “But this isn’t Harry, it’s his father whose appeal from a prison sentence has been refused,” laughed a girl who had told the malicious tale.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Good care did the two boys who were bent on the downfall of our hero take to tell the story of Harry’s father being a forger only to those who were not particularly friendly to the lad—with the result that it found ready credence, and was soon being repeated with all manner of exaggerations.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I——” “But this isn’t Harry, it’s his father whose appeal from a prison sentence has been refused,” laughed a girl who had told the malicious tale.
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading “Harry Watson is a splendid chap.
Harry's
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From this reading Good care did the two boys who were bent on the downfall of our hero take to tell the story of Harry’s father being a forger only to those who were not particularly friendly to the lad—with the result that it found ready credence, and was soon being repeated with all manner of exaggerations.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I——” “But this isn’t Harry, it’s his father whose appeal from a prison sentence has been refused,” laughed a girl who had told the malicious tale.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading “I don’t believe a word of it!” declared Viola, when the report reached her.
a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading Good care did the two boys who were bent on the downfall of our hero take to tell the story of Harry’s father being a forger only to those who were not particularly friendly to the lad—with the result that it found ready credence, and was soon being repeated with all manner of exaggerations.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading I——” “But this isn’t Harry, it’s his father whose appeal from a prison sentence has been refused,” laughed a girl who had told the malicious tale.
hotlyadverbUS /ˈhɑːtli/
in a heated manner
From this reading “It makes no difference, I don’t believe Harry’s father is a man who would stoop to any such act!” retorted Viola, hotly.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I don’t believe a word of it!” declared Viola, when the report reached her.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Harry Watson is a splendid chap.
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From this reading I——” “But this isn’t Harry, it’s his father whose appeal from a prison sentence has been refused,” laughed a girl who had told the malicious tale.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Good care did the two boys who were bent on the downfall of our hero take to tell the story of Harry’s father being a forger only to those who were not particularly friendly to the lad—with the result that it found ready credence, and was soon being repeated with all manner of exaggerations.
it's
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From this reading I——” “But this isn’t Harry, it’s his father whose appeal from a prison sentence has been refused,” laughed a girl who had told the malicious tale.
a boy or man
From this reading Good care did the two boys who were bent on the downfall of our hero take to tell the story of Harry’s father being a forger only to those who were not particularly friendly to the lad—with the result that it found ready credence, and was soon being repeated with all manner of exaggerations.
past form of “laugh” — produce laughter
From this reading I——” “But this isn’t Harry, it’s his father whose appeal from a prison sentence has been refused,” laughed a girl who had told the malicious tale.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading “It makes no difference, I don’t believe Harry’s father is a man who would stoop to any such act!” retorted Viola, hotly.
maliciousadjectiveUS /məˈlɪʃəs/
having the nature of or resulting from malice
From this reading I——” “But this isn’t Harry, it’s his father whose appeal from a prison sentence has been refused,” laughed a girl who had told the malicious tale.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading “It makes no difference, I don’t believe Harry’s father is a man who would stoop to any such act!” retorted Viola, hotly.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Good care did the two boys who were bent on the downfall of our hero take to tell the story of Harry’s father being a forger only to those who were not particularly friendly to the lad—with the result that it found ready credence, and was soon being repeated with all manner of exaggerations.
not any; not one
From this reading “It makes no difference, I don’t believe Harry’s father is a man who would stoop to any such act!” retorted Viola, hotly.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Good care did the two boys who were bent on the downfall of our hero take to tell the story of Harry’s father being a forger only to those who were not particularly friendly to the lad—with the result that it found ready credence, and was soon being repeated with all manner of exaggerations.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Good care did the two boys who were bent on the downfall of our hero take to tell the story of Harry’s father being a forger only to those who were not particularly friendly to the lad—with the result that it found ready credence, and was soon being repeated with all manner of exaggerations.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Good care did the two boys who were bent on the downfall of our hero take to tell the story of Harry’s father being a forger only to those who were not particularly friendly to the lad—with the result that it found ready credence, and was soon being repeated with all manner of exaggerations.
and nothing more
From this reading Good care did the two boys who were bent on the downfall of our hero take to tell the story of Harry’s father being a forger only to those who were not particularly friendly to the lad—with the result that it found ready credence, and was soon being repeated with all manner of exaggerations.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Good care did the two boys who were bent on the downfall of our hero take to tell the story of Harry’s father being a forger only to those who were not particularly friendly to the lad—with the result that it found ready credence, and was soon being repeated with all manner of exaggerations.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading Good care did the two boys who were bent on the downfall of our hero take to tell the story of Harry’s father being a forger only to those who were not particularly friendly to the lad—with the result that it found ready credence, and was soon being repeated with all manner of exaggerations.
a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment
From this reading I——” “But this isn’t Harry, it’s his father whose appeal from a prison sentence has been refused,” laughed a girl who had told the malicious tale.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading “I don’t believe a word of it!” declared Viola, when the report reached her.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Good care did the two boys who were bent on the downfall of our hero take to tell the story of Harry’s father being a forger only to those who were not particularly friendly to the lad—with the result that it found ready credence, and was soon being repeated with all manner of exaggerations.
past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards
From this reading I——” “But this isn’t Harry, it’s his father whose appeal from a prison sentence has been refused,” laughed a girl who had told the malicious tale.
recurring again and again
From this reading Good care did the two boys who were bent on the downfall of our hero take to tell the story of Harry’s father being a forger only to those who were not particularly friendly to the lad—with the result that it found ready credence, and was soon being repeated with all manner of exaggerations.
to give an account or representation of in words
From this reading “I don’t believe a word of it!” declared Viola, when the report reached her.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Good care did the two boys who were bent on the downfall of our hero take to tell the story of Harry’s father being a forger only to those who were not particularly friendly to the lad—with the result that it found ready credence, and was soon being repeated with all manner of exaggerations.
past form of “retort” — answer back
From this reading “It makes no difference, I don’t believe Harry’s father is a man who would stoop to any such act!” retorted Viola, hotly.
a string of words satisfying the grammatical rules of a language
From this reading I——” “But this isn’t Harry, it’s his father whose appeal from a prison sentence has been refused,” laughed a girl who had told the malicious tale.
in the near future
From this reading Good care did the two boys who were bent on the downfall of our hero take to tell the story of Harry’s father being a forger only to those who were not particularly friendly to the lad—with the result that it found ready credence, and was soon being repeated with all manner of exaggerations.
having great beauty and splendor
From this reading “Harry Watson is a splendid chap.
stoopverbUS /stuːp/
bend one's back forward from the waist on down
From this reading “It makes no difference, I don’t believe Harry’s father is a man who would stoop to any such act!” retorted Viola, hotly.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading Good care did the two boys who were bent on the downfall of our hero take to tell the story of Harry’s father being a forger only to those who were not particularly friendly to the lad—with the result that it found ready credence, and was soon being repeated with all manner of exaggerations.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading “It makes no difference, I don’t believe Harry’s father is a man who would stoop to any such act!” retorted Viola, hotly.
carry out
From this reading Good care did the two boys who were bent on the downfall of our hero take to tell the story of Harry’s father being a forger only to those who were not particularly friendly to the lad—with the result that it found ready credence, and was soon being repeated with all manner of exaggerations.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading I——” “But this isn’t Harry, it’s his father whose appeal from a prison sentence has been refused,” laughed a girl who had told the malicious tale.
express in words
From this reading Good care did the two boys who were bent on the downfall of our hero take to tell the story of Harry’s father being a forger only to those who were not particularly friendly to the lad—with the result that it found ready credence, and was soon being repeated with all manner of exaggerations.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Good care did the two boys who were bent on the downfall of our hero take to tell the story of Harry’s father being a forger only to those who were not particularly friendly to the lad—with the result that it found ready credence, and was soon being repeated with all manner of exaggerations.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Good care did the two boys who were bent on the downfall of our hero take to tell the story of Harry’s father being a forger only to those who were not particularly friendly to the lad—with the result that it found ready credence, and was soon being repeated with all manner of exaggerations.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I——” “But this isn’t Harry, it’s his father whose appeal from a prison sentence has been refused,” laughed a girl who had told the malicious tale.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Good care did the two boys who were bent on the downfall of our hero take to tell the story of Harry’s father being a forger only to those who were not particularly friendly to the lad—with the result that it found ready credence, and was soon being repeated with all manner of exaggerations.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Good care did the two boys who were bent on the downfall of our hero take to tell the story of Harry’s father being a forger only to those who were not particularly friendly to the lad—with the result that it found ready credence, and was soon being repeated with all manner of exaggerations.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading I——” “But this isn’t Harry, it’s his father whose appeal from a prison sentence has been refused,” laughed a girl who had told the malicious tale.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Good care did the two boys who were bent on the downfall of our hero take to tell the story of Harry’s father being a forger only to those who were not particularly friendly to the lad—with the result that it found ready credence, and was soon being repeated with all manner of exaggerations.
ViolanounUS /vaɪˈoʊlə/
any of the numerous plants of the genus Viola
From this reading “I don’t believe a word of it!” declared Viola, when the report reached her.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Good care did the two boys who were bent on the downfall of our hero take to tell the story of Harry’s father being a forger only to those who were not particularly friendly to the lad—with the result that it found ready credence, and was soon being repeated with all manner of exaggerations.
WatsonnounUS /ˈwɑːtsən/
United States telephone engineer who assisted Alexander Graham Bell in his experiments (1854-1934)
From this reading “Harry Watson is a splendid chap.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Good care did the two boys who were bent on the downfall of our hero take to tell the story of Harry’s father being a forger only to those who were not particularly friendly to the lad—with the result that it found ready credence, and was soon being repeated with all manner of exaggerations.
at the time that
From this reading “I don’t believe a word of it!” declared Viola, when the report reached her.
which person or people
From this reading Good care did the two boys who were bent on the downfall of our hero take to tell the story of Harry’s father being a forger only to those who were not particularly friendly to the lad—with the result that it found ready credence, and was soon being repeated with all manner of exaggerations.
belonging to which person
From this reading I——” “But this isn’t Harry, it’s his father whose appeal from a prison sentence has been refused,” laughed a girl who had told the malicious tale.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Good care did the two boys who were bent on the downfall of our hero take to tell the story of Harry’s father being a forger only to those who were not particularly friendly to the lad—with the result that it found ready credence, and was soon being repeated with all manner of exaggerations.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading “I don’t believe a word of it!” declared Viola, when the report reached her.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading “It makes no difference, I don’t believe Harry’s father is a man who would stoop to any such act!” retorted Viola, hotly.
