used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A CHURCH OFFICIAL Neither game nor story was needed for the children's amusement that afternoon.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading A CHURCH OFFICIAL Neither game nor story was needed for the children's amusement that afternoon.
(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 They sat side by side on the grass with their heads very close together discussing the exciting event of the morning, the strange man's visit and his puzzling profession; at least Jack was extremely puzzled and not at all satisfied by Eva's explanation.
a feeling of delight at being entertained
From this reading A CHURCH OFFICIAL Neither game nor story was needed for the children's amusement that afternoon.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading They sat side by side on the grass with their heads very close together discussing the exciting event of the morning, the strange man's visit and his puzzling profession; at least Jack was extremely puzzled and not at all satisfied by Eva's explanation.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading They sat side by side on the grass with their heads very close together discussing the exciting event of the morning, the strange man's visit and his puzzling profession; at least Jack was extremely puzzled and not at all satisfied by Eva's explanation.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading "He's mummy's brother, don't you see? and my uncle.
a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems
From this reading That's what he means when he says he's a bush brother."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading They sat side by side on the grass with their heads very close together discussing the exciting event of the morning, the strange man's visit and his puzzling profession; at least Jack was extremely puzzled and not at all satisfied by Eva's explanation.
children's
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From this reading A CHURCH OFFICIAL Neither game nor story was needed for the children's amusement that afternoon.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading A CHURCH OFFICIAL Neither game nor story was needed for the children's amusement that afternoon.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading They sat side by side on the grass with their heads very close together discussing the exciting event of the morning, the strange man's visit and his puzzling profession; at least Jack was extremely puzzled and not at all satisfied by Eva's explanation.
discussingverbUS /dɪˈskʌsɪŋ/
-ing form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading They sat side by side on the grass with their heads very close together discussing the exciting event of the morning, the strange man's visit and his puzzling profession; at least Jack was extremely puzzled and not at all satisfied by Eva's explanation.
don't
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From this reading "He's mummy's brother, don't you see? and my uncle.
Eva's
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From this reading They sat side by side on the grass with their heads very close together discussing the exciting event of the morning, the strange man's visit and his puzzling profession; at least Jack was extremely puzzled and not at all satisfied by Eva's explanation.
something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading They sat side by side on the grass with their heads very close together discussing the exciting event of the morning, the strange man's visit and his puzzling profession; at least Jack was extremely puzzled and not at all satisfied by Eva's explanation.
excitingadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsaɪtɪŋ/
creating or arousing excitement
From this reading They sat side by side on the grass with their heads very close together discussing the exciting event of the morning, the strange man's visit and his puzzling profession; at least Jack was extremely puzzled and not at all satisfied by Eva's explanation.
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading They sat side by side on the grass with their heads very close together discussing the exciting event of the morning, the strange man's visit and his puzzling profession; at least Jack was extremely puzzled and not at all satisfied by Eva's explanation.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading They sat side by side on the grass with their heads very close together discussing the exciting event of the morning, the strange man's visit and his puzzling profession; at least Jack was extremely puzzled and not at all satisfied by Eva's explanation.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A CHURCH OFFICIAL Neither game nor story was needed for the children's amusement that afternoon.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading A CHURCH OFFICIAL Neither game nor story was needed for the children's amusement that afternoon.
shoot down, of birds
From this reading They sat side by side on the grass with their heads very close together discussing the exciting event of the morning, the strange man's visit and his puzzling profession; at least Jack was extremely puzzled and not at all satisfied by Eva's explanation.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading That's what he means when he says he's a bush brother."
He's
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From this reading "He's mummy's brother, don't you see? and my uncle.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Jack shook his head incredulously.
plural of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading They sat side by side on the grass with their heads very close together discussing the exciting event of the morning, the strange man's visit and his puzzling profession; at least Jack was extremely puzzled and not at all satisfied by Eva's explanation.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading They sat side by side on the grass with their heads very close together discussing the exciting event of the morning, the strange man's visit and his puzzling profession; at least Jack was extremely puzzled and not at all satisfied by Eva's explanation.
incredulouslyadverb
in an incredulous manner
From this reading Jack shook his head incredulously.
a small worthless amount
From this reading They sat side by side on the grass with their heads very close together discussing the exciting event of the morning, the strange man's visit and his puzzling profession; at least Jack was extremely puzzled and not at all satisfied by Eva's explanation.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading They sat side by side on the grass with their heads very close together discussing the exciting event of the morning, the strange man's visit and his puzzling profession; at least Jack was extremely puzzled and not at all satisfied by Eva's explanation.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading They sat side by side on the grass with their heads very close together discussing the exciting event of the morning, the strange man's visit and his puzzling profession; at least Jack was extremely puzzled and not at all satisfied by Eva's explanation.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading That's what he means when he says he's a bush brother."
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading They sat side by side on the grass with their heads very close together discussing the exciting event of the morning, the strange man's visit and his puzzling profession; at least Jack was extremely puzzled and not at all satisfied by Eva's explanation.
mummy'snounUS /ˈmʌmiz/
possessive form of “mummy” — informal terms for a mother
From this reading "He's mummy's brother, don't you see? and my uncle.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "He's mummy's brother, don't you see? and my uncle.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading A CHURCH OFFICIAL Neither game nor story was needed for the children's amusement that afternoon.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading A CHURCH OFFICIAL Neither game nor story was needed for the children's amusement that afternoon.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading A CHURCH OFFICIAL Neither game nor story was needed for the children's amusement that afternoon.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading They sat side by side on the grass with their heads very close together discussing the exciting event of the morning, the strange man's visit and his puzzling profession; at least Jack was extremely puzzled and not at all satisfied by Eva's explanation.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading They sat side by side on the grass with their heads very close together discussing the exciting event of the morning, the strange man's visit and his puzzling profession; at least Jack was extremely puzzled and not at all satisfied by Eva's explanation.
having official authority or sanction
From this reading A CHURCH OFFICIAL Neither game nor story was needed for the children's amusement that afternoon.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading They sat side by side on the grass with their heads very close together discussing the exciting event of the morning, the strange man's visit and his puzzling profession; at least Jack was extremely puzzled and not at all satisfied by Eva's explanation.
the body of people in a learned occupation
From this reading They sat side by side on the grass with their heads very close together discussing the exciting event of the morning, the strange man's visit and his puzzling profession; at least Jack was extremely puzzled and not at all satisfied by Eva's explanation.
filled with bewilderment
From this reading They sat side by side on the grass with their heads very close together discussing the exciting event of the morning, the strange man's visit and his puzzling profession; at least Jack was extremely puzzled and not at all satisfied by Eva's explanation.
puzzlingadjectiveUS /ˈpʌzəlɪŋ/
not clear to the understanding
From this reading They sat side by side on the grass with their heads very close together discussing the exciting event of the morning, the strange man's visit and his puzzling profession; at least Jack was extremely puzzled and not at all satisfied by Eva's explanation.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading They sat side by side on the grass with their heads very close together discussing the exciting event of the morning, the strange man's visit and his puzzling profession; at least Jack was extremely puzzled and not at all satisfied by Eva's explanation.
filled with satisfaction
From this reading They sat side by side on the grass with their heads very close together discussing the exciting event of the morning, the strange man's visit and his puzzling profession; at least Jack was extremely puzzled and not at all satisfied by Eva's explanation.
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading That's what he means when he says he's a bush brother."
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "He's mummy's brother, don't you see? and my uncle.
a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment
From this reading Jack shook his head incredulously.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading They sat side by side on the grass with their heads very close together discussing the exciting event of the morning, the strange man's visit and his puzzling profession; at least Jack was extremely puzzled and not at all satisfied by Eva's explanation.
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 A CHURCH OFFICIAL Neither game nor story was needed for the children's amusement that afternoon.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading They sat side by side on the grass with their heads very close together discussing the exciting event of the morning, the strange man's visit and his puzzling profession; at least Jack was extremely puzzled and not at all satisfied by Eva's explanation.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A CHURCH OFFICIAL Neither game nor story was needed for the children's amusement that afternoon.
That's
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From this reading That's what he means when he says he's a bush brother."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A CHURCH OFFICIAL Neither game nor story was needed for the children's amusement that afternoon.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading They sat side by side on the grass with their heads very close together discussing the exciting event of the morning, the strange man's visit and his puzzling profession; at least Jack was extremely puzzled and not at all satisfied by Eva's explanation.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They sat side by side on the grass with their heads very close together discussing the exciting event of the morning, the strange man's visit and his puzzling profession; at least Jack was extremely puzzled and not at all satisfied by Eva's explanation.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading They sat side by side on the grass with their heads very close together discussing the exciting event of the morning, the strange man's visit and his puzzling profession; at least Jack was extremely puzzled and not at all satisfied by Eva's explanation.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading "He's mummy's brother, don't you see? and my uncle.
precisely as stated
From this reading They sat side by side on the grass with their heads very close together discussing the exciting event of the morning, the strange man's visit and his puzzling profession; at least Jack was extremely puzzled and not at all satisfied by Eva's explanation.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading They sat side by side on the grass with their heads very close together discussing the exciting event of the morning, the strange man's visit and his puzzling profession; at least Jack was extremely puzzled and not at all satisfied by Eva's explanation.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A CHURCH OFFICIAL Neither game nor story was needed for the children's amusement that afternoon.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading That's what he means when he says he's a bush brother."
at the time that
From this reading That's what he means when he says he's a bush brother."
in the company of; together with
From this reading They sat side by side on the grass with their heads very close together discussing the exciting event of the morning, the strange man's visit and his puzzling profession; at least Jack was extremely puzzled and not at all satisfied by Eva's explanation.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "He's mummy's brother, don't you see? and my uncle.
