past form of “act” — perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading So he acted as I suppose nine out of ten young men would have acted in the same circumstances.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading "Look here, boys," he said, running after the nearest group.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading But they were old friends, and very unexpected, who were only visiting Elmridge for an hour or two.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But they were old friends, and very unexpected, who were only visiting Elmridge for an hour or two.
AndersonnounUS /ˈændərsən/
United States author whose works were frequently autobiographical (1876-1941)
From this reading TOPPIN'S DIVE If Mr. Anderson, the junior English master, had not happened to meet some friends as he was on his way to the swimming-bath with the boys, this chapter would not have been written.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading TOPPIN'S DIVE If Mr. Anderson, the junior English master, had not happened to meet some friends as he was on his way to the swimming-bath with the boys, this chapter would not have been written.
bathsnounUS /bæθs/
plural of “bath” — a vessel containing liquid in which something is immersed (as to process it or to maintain it at a constant temperature or to lubricate it)
From this reading "Can I trust you to go on quietly to the baths by yourselves?
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading TOPPIN'S DIVE If Mr. Anderson, the junior English master, had not happened to meet some friends as he was on his way to the swimming-bath with the boys, this chapter would not have been written.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading TOPPIN'S DIVE If Mr. Anderson, the junior English master, had not happened to meet some friends as he was on his way to the swimming-bath with the boys, this chapter would not have been written.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But they were old friends, and very unexpected, who were only visiting Elmridge for an hour or two.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "Can I trust you to go on quietly to the baths by yourselves?
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "Can I trust you to go on quietly to the baths by yourselves?
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading TOPPIN'S DIVE If Mr. Anderson, the junior English master, had not happened to meet some friends as he was on his way to the swimming-bath with the boys, this chapter would not have been written.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading So he acted as I suppose nine out of ten young men would have acted in the same circumstances.
DIVEnounUS /daɪv/
a cheap disreputable nightclub or dance hall
From this reading TOPPIN'S DIVE If Mr. Anderson, the junior English master, had not happened to meet some friends as he was on his way to the swimming-bath with the boys, this chapter would not have been written.
Elmridge
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From this reading But they were old friends, and very unexpected, who were only visiting Elmridge for an hour or two.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading TOPPIN'S DIVE If Mr. Anderson, the junior English master, had not happened to meet some friends as he was on his way to the swimming-bath with the boys, this chapter would not have been written.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But they were old friends, and very unexpected, who were only visiting Elmridge for an hour or two.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading TOPPIN'S DIVE If Mr. Anderson, the junior English master, had not happened to meet some friends as he was on his way to the swimming-bath with the boys, this chapter would not have been written.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "Can I trust you to go on quietly to the baths by yourselves?
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading "Look here, boys," he said, running after the nearest group.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading TOPPIN'S DIVE If Mr. Anderson, the junior English master, had not happened to meet some friends as he was on his way to the swimming-bath with the boys, this chapter would not have been written.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading TOPPIN'S DIVE If Mr. Anderson, the junior English master, had not happened to meet some friends as he was on his way to the swimming-bath with the boys, this chapter would not have been written.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading TOPPIN'S DIVE If Mr. Anderson, the junior English master, had not happened to meet some friends as he was on his way to the swimming-bath with the boys, this chapter would not have been written.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading TOPPIN'S DIVE If Mr. Anderson, the junior English master, had not happened to meet some friends as he was on his way to the swimming-bath with the boys, this chapter would not have been written.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "Look here, boys," he said, running after the nearest group.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading TOPPIN'S DIVE If Mr. Anderson, the junior English master, had not happened to meet some friends as he was on his way to the swimming-bath with the boys, this chapter would not have been written.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading But they were old friends, and very unexpected, who were only visiting Elmridge for an hour or two.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading So he acted as I suppose nine out of ten young men would have acted in the same circumstances.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading TOPPIN'S DIVE If Mr. Anderson, the junior English master, had not happened to meet some friends as he was on his way to the swimming-bath with the boys, this chapter would not have been written.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading So he acted as I suppose nine out of ten young men would have acted in the same circumstances.
juniornounUS /ˈdʒuːnjər/
term of address for a disrespectful and annoying male
From this reading TOPPIN'S DIVE If Mr. Anderson, the junior English master, had not happened to meet some friends as he was on his way to the swimming-bath with the boys, this chapter would not have been written.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "Look here, boys," he said, running after the nearest group.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading TOPPIN'S DIVE If Mr. Anderson, the junior English master, had not happened to meet some friends as he was on his way to the swimming-bath with the boys, this chapter would not have been written.
come together
From this reading TOPPIN'S DIVE If Mr. Anderson, the junior English master, had not happened to meet some friends as he was on his way to the swimming-bath with the boys, this chapter would not have been written.
the force of workers available
From this reading So he acted as I suppose nine out of ten young men would have acted in the same circumstances.
a form of address for a man
From this reading TOPPIN'S DIVE If Mr. Anderson, the junior English master, had not happened to meet some friends as he was on his way to the swimming-bath with the boys, this chapter would not have been written.
(superlative of “near” or “close”) within the shortest distance
From this reading "Look here, boys," he said, running after the nearest group.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
From this reading So he acted as I suppose nine out of ten young men would have acted in the same circumstances.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading TOPPIN'S DIVE If Mr. Anderson, the junior English master, had not happened to meet some friends as he was on his way to the swimming-bath with the boys, this chapter would not have been written.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading So he acted as I suppose nine out of ten young men would have acted in the same circumstances.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading But they were old friends, and very unexpected, who were only visiting Elmridge for an hour or two.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading TOPPIN'S DIVE If Mr. Anderson, the junior English master, had not happened to meet some friends as he was on his way to the swimming-bath with the boys, this chapter would not have been written.
and nothing more
From this reading But they were old friends, and very unexpected, who were only visiting Elmridge for an hour or two.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading But they were old friends, and very unexpected, who were only visiting Elmridge for an hour or two.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading So he acted as I suppose nine out of ten young men would have acted in the same circumstances.
with low volume
From this reading "Can I trust you to go on quietly to the baths by yourselves?
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading "Look here, boys," he said, running after the nearest group.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Look here, boys," he said, running after the nearest group.
Identical; not different.
From this reading So he acted as I suppose nine out of ten young men would have acted in the same circumstances.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So he acted as I suppose nine out of ten young men would have acted in the same circumstances.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading TOPPIN'S DIVE If Mr. Anderson, the junior English master, had not happened to meet some friends as he was on his way to the swimming-bath with the boys, this chapter would not have been written.
express a supposition
From this reading So he acted as I suppose nine out of ten young men would have acted in the same circumstances.
swimming-bath
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From this reading TOPPIN'S DIVE If Mr. Anderson, the junior English master, had not happened to meet some friends as he was on his way to the swimming-bath with the boys, this chapter would not have been written.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading So he acted as I suppose nine out of ten young men would have acted in the same circumstances.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading TOPPIN'S DIVE If Mr. Anderson, the junior English master, had not happened to meet some friends as he was on his way to the swimming-bath with the boys, this chapter would not have been written.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But they were old friends, and very unexpected, who were only visiting Elmridge for an hour or two.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading TOPPIN'S DIVE If Mr. Anderson, the junior English master, had not happened to meet some friends as he was on his way to the swimming-bath with the boys, this chapter would not have been written.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading TOPPIN'S DIVE If Mr. Anderson, the junior English master, had not happened to meet some friends as he was on his way to the swimming-bath with the boys, this chapter would not have been written.
TOPPIN'S
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading TOPPIN'S DIVE If Mr. Anderson, the junior English master, had not happened to meet some friends as he was on his way to the swimming-bath with the boys, this chapter would not have been written.
something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)
From this reading "Can I trust you to go on quietly to the baths by yourselves?
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading But they were old friends, and very unexpected, who were only visiting Elmridge for an hour or two.
not expected or anticipated
From this reading But they were old friends, and very unexpected, who were only visiting Elmridge for an hour or two.
precisely as stated
From this reading But they were old friends, and very unexpected, who were only visiting Elmridge for an hour or two.
visitingnounUS /ˈvɪzɪtɪŋ/
the activity of making visits
From this reading But they were old friends, and very unexpected, who were only visiting Elmridge for an hour or two.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading TOPPIN'S DIVE If Mr. Anderson, the junior English master, had not happened to meet some friends as he was on his way to the swimming-bath with the boys, this chapter would not have been written.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading TOPPIN'S DIVE If Mr. Anderson, the junior English master, had not happened to meet some friends as he was on his way to the swimming-bath with the boys, this chapter would not have been written.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But they were old friends, and very unexpected, who were only visiting Elmridge for an hour or two.
which person or people
From this reading But they were old friends, and very unexpected, who were only visiting Elmridge for an hour or two.
in the company of; together with
From this reading TOPPIN'S DIVE If Mr. Anderson, the junior English master, had not happened to meet some friends as he was on his way to the swimming-bath with the boys, this chapter would not have been written.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading TOPPIN'S DIVE If Mr. Anderson, the junior English master, had not happened to meet some friends as he was on his way to the swimming-bath with the boys, this chapter would not have been written.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading TOPPIN'S DIVE If Mr. Anderson, the junior English master, had not happened to meet some friends as he was on his way to the swimming-bath with the boys, this chapter would not have been written.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Can I trust you to go on quietly to the baths by yourselves?
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading So he acted as I suppose nine out of ten young men would have acted in the same circumstances.
yourselvespronounUS /jʊrˈselvz/
used when the people spoken to are both doing and receiving the action
From this reading "Can I trust you to go on quietly to the baths by yourselves?
