happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading “He sees him, and is callin’ to him,” said Julius, directly afterward.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Teddy fully expected that the bear would appropriate the newcomer for his supper, and was very much surprised at seeing him rubbing his head against the boy’s legs, as if they were fast friends.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE BEAR AND HIS MASTER.
appropriateverbUS /əˈproʊpriət/
give or assign a resource to a particular person or cause
From this reading Teddy fully expected that the bear would appropriate the newcomer for his supper, and was very much surprised at seeing him rubbing his head against the boy’s legs, as if they were fast friends.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Teddy fully expected that the bear would appropriate the newcomer for his supper, and was very much surprised at seeing him rubbing his head against the boy’s legs, as if they were fast friends.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Teddy fully expected that the bear would appropriate the newcomer for his supper, and was very much surprised at seeing him rubbing his head against the boy’s legs, as if they were fast friends.
have
From this reading THE BEAR AND HIS MASTER.
(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 “Hadn’t we better holler to him to look out for the bear?” suggested Teddy.
boy'snounUS /bɔɪz/
possessive form of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading Teddy fully expected that the bear would appropriate the newcomer for his supper, and was very much surprised at seeing him rubbing his head against the boy’s legs, as if they were fast friends.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading The three boys looked on in eager excitement, to see what would come of the meeting.
callin
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From this reading “He sees him, and is callin’ to him,” said Julius, directly afterward.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The three boys looked on in eager excitement, to see what would come of the meeting.
without deviation
From this reading “He sees him, and is callin’ to him,” said Julius, directly afterward.
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading The three boys looked on in eager excitement, to see what would come of the meeting.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading The three boys looked on in eager excitement, to see what would come of the meeting.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading Teddy fully expected that the bear would appropriate the newcomer for his supper, and was very much surprised at seeing him rubbing his head against the boy’s legs, as if they were fast friends.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading Teddy fully expected that the bear would appropriate the newcomer for his supper, and was very much surprised at seeing him rubbing his head against the boy’s legs, as if they were fast friends.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “Hadn’t we better holler to him to look out for the bear?” suggested Teddy.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Teddy fully expected that the bear would appropriate the newcomer for his supper, and was very much surprised at seeing him rubbing his head against the boy’s legs, as if they were fast friends.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading Teddy fully expected that the bear would appropriate the newcomer for his supper, and was very much surprised at seeing him rubbing his head against the boy’s legs, as if they were fast friends.
Hadn't
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From this reading “Hadn’t we better holler to him to look out for the bear?” suggested Teddy.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “He sees him, and is callin’ to him,” said Julius, directly afterward.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Teddy fully expected that the bear would appropriate the newcomer for his supper, and was very much surprised at seeing him rubbing his head against the boy’s legs, as if they were fast friends.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Hadn’t we better holler to him to look out for the bear?” suggested Teddy.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE BEAR AND HIS MASTER.
hollerverbUS /ˈhɑːlər/
shout out
From this reading “Hadn’t we better holler to him to look out for the bear?” suggested Teddy.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Teddy fully expected that the bear would appropriate the newcomer for his supper, and was very much surprised at seeing him rubbing his head against the boy’s legs, as if they were fast friends.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The three boys looked on in eager excitement, to see what would come of the meeting.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “He sees him, and is callin’ to him,” said Julius, directly afterward.
Julius
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From this reading “He sees him, and is callin’ to him,” said Julius, directly afterward.
staying power
From this reading Teddy fully expected that the bear would appropriate the newcomer for his supper, and was very much surprised at seeing him rubbing his head against the boy’s legs, as if they were fast friends.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading “Hadn’t we better holler to him to look out for the bear?” suggested Teddy.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The three boys looked on in eager excitement, to see what would come of the meeting.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading THE BEAR AND HIS MASTER.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading The three boys looked on in eager excitement, to see what would come of the meeting.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Teddy fully expected that the bear would appropriate the newcomer for his supper, and was very much surprised at seeing him rubbing his head against the boy’s legs, as if they were fast friends.
newcomernounUS /ˈnuːkʌmər/
any new participant in some activity
From this reading Teddy fully expected that the bear would appropriate the newcomer for his supper, and was very much surprised at seeing him rubbing his head against the boy’s legs, as if they were fast friends.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The three boys looked on in eager excitement, to see what would come of the meeting.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The three boys looked on in eager excitement, to see what would come of the meeting.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading “Hadn’t we better holler to him to look out for the bear?” suggested Teddy.
rubbingnounUS /ˈrʌbɪŋ/
the resistance encountered when one body is moved in contact with another
From this reading Teddy fully expected that the bear would appropriate the newcomer for his supper, and was very much surprised at seeing him rubbing his head against the boy’s legs, as if they were fast friends.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “He sees him, and is callin’ to him,” said Julius, directly afterward.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The three boys looked on in eager excitement, to see what would come of the meeting.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading Teddy fully expected that the bear would appropriate the newcomer for his supper, and was very much surprised at seeing him rubbing his head against the boy’s legs, as if they were fast friends.
plural of “see” — the seat within a bishop's diocese where his cathedral is located
From this reading “He sees him, and is callin’ to him,” said Julius, directly afterward.
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading “Hadn’t we better holler to him to look out for the bear?” suggested Teddy.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading Teddy fully expected that the bear would appropriate the newcomer for his supper, and was very much surprised at seeing him rubbing his head against the boy’s legs, as if they were fast friends.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading Teddy fully expected that the bear would appropriate the newcomer for his supper, and was very much surprised at seeing him rubbing his head against the boy’s legs, as if they were fast friends.
TeddynounUS /ˈtedi/
plaything consisting of a child's toy bear (usually plush and stuffed with soft materials)
From this reading “Hadn’t we better holler to him to look out for the bear?” suggested Teddy.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Teddy fully expected that the bear would appropriate the newcomer for his supper, and was very much surprised at seeing him rubbing his head against the boy’s legs, as if they were fast friends.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE BEAR AND HIS MASTER.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Teddy fully expected that the bear would appropriate the newcomer for his supper, and was very much surprised at seeing him rubbing his head against the boy’s legs, as if they were fast friends.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading The three boys looked on in eager excitement, to see what would come of the meeting.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “Hadn’t we better holler to him to look out for the bear?” suggested Teddy.
precisely as stated
From this reading Teddy fully expected that the bear would appropriate the newcomer for his supper, and was very much surprised at seeing him rubbing his head against the boy’s legs, as if they were fast friends.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Teddy fully expected that the bear would appropriate the newcomer for his supper, and was very much surprised at seeing him rubbing his head against the boy’s legs, as if they were fast friends.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “Hadn’t we better holler to him to look out for the bear?” suggested Teddy.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Teddy fully expected that the bear would appropriate the newcomer for his supper, and was very much surprised at seeing him rubbing his head against the boy’s legs, as if they were fast friends.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading The three boys looked on in eager excitement, to see what would come of the meeting.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The three boys looked on in eager excitement, to see what would come of the meeting.
