used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading IN THE ENEMY’S POWER When Jimmy, holding tightly to Larry’s hand, started away from the bench in the Garden where he had watched the wonderful show, the little fellow’s mind was in a tumult at what he had seen.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Just at that moment a lad, who seemed to be about the same age as Larry, stepped up behind Jimmy, who was lagging in the rear.
anew
From this reading “Let’s go and see the animals again,” begged Jimmy, but Larry was too intent on getting out of the crowd to pay any attention to the request.
how long something has existed
From this reading Just at that moment a lad, who seemed to be about the same age as Larry, stepped up behind Jimmy, who was lagging in the rear.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was one endless round of delight for him, and he was sorry that it was over, that the people were going home, and that the performers had disappeared.
plural of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading “Let’s go and see the animals again,” begged Jimmy, but Larry was too intent on getting out of the crowd to pay any attention to the request.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading “Let’s go and see the animals again,” begged Jimmy, but Larry was too intent on getting out of the crowd to pay any attention to the request.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Just at that moment a lad, who seemed to be about the same age as Larry, stepped up behind Jimmy, who was lagging in the rear.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading He cast a sharp look at the young reporter and his little brother, and, when the small chap asked to be taken once more to the animals, the youth seemed to be much excited.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading IN THE ENEMY’S POWER When Jimmy, holding tightly to Larry’s hand, started away from the bench in the Garden where he had watched the wonderful show, the little fellow’s mind was in a tumult at what he had seen.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading “Let’s go and see the animals again,” begged Jimmy, but Larry was too intent on getting out of the crowd to pay any attention to the request.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading IN THE ENEMY’S POWER When Jimmy, holding tightly to Larry’s hand, started away from the bench in the Garden where he had watched the wonderful show, the little fellow’s mind was in a tumult at what he had seen.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Just at that moment a lad, who seemed to be about the same age as Larry, stepped up behind Jimmy, who was lagging in the rear.
inflected form of “beg” — call upon in supplication; entreat
From this reading “Let’s go and see the animals again,” begged Jimmy, but Larry was too intent on getting out of the crowd to pay any attention to the request.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Just at that moment a lad, who seemed to be about the same age as Larry, stepped up behind Jimmy, who was lagging in the rear.
a long seat for more than one person
From this reading IN THE ENEMY’S POWER When Jimmy, holding tightly to Larry’s hand, started away from the bench in the Garden where he had watched the wonderful show, the little fellow’s mind was in a tumult at what he had seen.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading He cast a sharp look at the young reporter and his little brother, and, when the small chap asked to be taken once more to the animals, the youth seemed to be much excited.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “Let’s go and see the animals again,” begged Jimmy, but Larry was too intent on getting out of the crowd to pay any attention to the request.
put or send forth
From this reading He cast a sharp look at the young reporter and his little brother, and, when the small chap asked to be taken once more to the animals, the youth seemed to be much excited.
a boy or man
From this reading He cast a sharp look at the young reporter and his little brother, and, when the small chap asked to be taken once more to the animals, the youth seemed to be much excited.
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading “Let’s go and see the animals again,” begged Jimmy, but Larry was too intent on getting out of the crowd to pay any attention to the request.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading It was one endless round of delight for him, and he was sorry that it was over, that the people were going home, and that the performers had disappeared.
past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation
From this reading It was one endless round of delight for him, and he was sorry that it was over, that the people were going home, and that the performers had disappeared.
endlessadjectiveUS /ˈendləs/
tiresomely long; seemingly without end
From this reading It was one endless round of delight for him, and he was sorry that it was over, that the people were going home, and that the performers had disappeared.
ENEMY'SnounUS /ˈenəmiz/
possessive form of “enemy” — an opposing military force
From this reading IN THE ENEMY’S POWER When Jimmy, holding tightly to Larry’s hand, started away from the bench in the Garden where he had watched the wonderful show, the little fellow’s mind was in a tumult at what he had seen.
(of persons) excessively affected by emotion
From this reading He cast a sharp look at the young reporter and his little brother, and, when the small chap asked to be taken once more to the animals, the youth seemed to be much excited.
fellow'snounUS /ˈfeloʊz/
possessive form of “fellow” — a boy or man
From this reading IN THE ENEMY’S POWER When Jimmy, holding tightly to Larry’s hand, started away from the bench in the Garden where he had watched the wonderful show, the little fellow’s mind was in a tumult at what he had seen.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was one endless round of delight for him, and he was sorry that it was over, that the people were going home, and that the performers had disappeared.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading IN THE ENEMY’S POWER When Jimmy, holding tightly to Larry’s hand, started away from the bench in the Garden where he had watched the wonderful show, the little fellow’s mind was in a tumult at what he had seen.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading IN THE ENEMY’S POWER When Jimmy, holding tightly to Larry’s hand, started away from the bench in the Garden where he had watched the wonderful show, the little fellow’s mind was in a tumult at what he had seen.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading “Let’s go and see the animals again,” begged Jimmy, but Larry was too intent on getting out of the crowd to pay any attention to the request.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading “Let’s go and see the animals again,” begged Jimmy, but Larry was too intent on getting out of the crowd to pay any attention to the request.
the act of departing
From this reading It was one endless round of delight for him, and he was sorry that it was over, that the people were going home, and that the performers had disappeared.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading IN THE ENEMY’S POWER When Jimmy, holding tightly to Larry’s hand, started away from the bench in the Garden where he had watched the wonderful show, the little fellow’s mind was in a tumult at what he had seen.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading IN THE ENEMY’S POWER When Jimmy, holding tightly to Larry’s hand, started away from the bench in the Garden where he had watched the wonderful show, the little fellow’s mind was in a tumult at what he had seen.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading IN THE ENEMY’S POWER When Jimmy, holding tightly to Larry’s hand, started away from the bench in the Garden where he had watched the wonderful show, the little fellow’s mind was in a tumult at what he had seen.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It was one endless round of delight for him, and he was sorry that it was over, that the people were going home, and that the performers had disappeared.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He cast a sharp look at the young reporter and his little brother, and, when the small chap asked to be taken once more to the animals, the youth seemed to be much excited.
the act of retaining something
From this reading IN THE ENEMY’S POWER When Jimmy, holding tightly to Larry’s hand, started away from the bench in the Garden where he had watched the wonderful show, the little fellow’s mind was in a tumult at what he had seen.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading It was one endless round of delight for him, and he was sorry that it was over, that the people were going home, and that the performers had disappeared.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN THE ENEMY’S POWER When Jimmy, holding tightly to Larry’s hand, started away from the bench in the Garden where he had watched the wonderful show, the little fellow’s mind was in a tumult at what he had seen.
intentnounUS /ˌɪnˈtent/
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading “Let’s go and see the animals again,” begged Jimmy, but Larry was too intent on getting out of the crowd to pay any attention to the request.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was one endless round of delight for him, and he was sorry that it was over, that the people were going home, and that the performers had disappeared.
to move or force, especially in an effort to get something open
From this reading IN THE ENEMY’S POWER When Jimmy, holding tightly to Larry’s hand, started away from the bench in the Garden where he had watched the wonderful show, the little fellow’s mind was in a tumult at what he had seen.
and nothing more
From this reading Just at that moment a lad, who seemed to be about the same age as Larry, stepped up behind Jimmy, who was lagging in the rear.
a boy or man
From this reading Just at that moment a lad, who seemed to be about the same age as Larry, stepped up behind Jimmy, who was lagging in the rear.
laggingnounUS /ˈlæɡɪŋ/
insulation used to wrap around pipes or boilers or laid in attics to prevent loss of heat
From this reading Just at that moment a lad, who seemed to be about the same age as Larry, stepped up behind Jimmy, who was lagging in the rear.
Larry
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From this reading “Let’s go and see the animals again,” begged Jimmy, but Larry was too intent on getting out of the crowd to pay any attention to the request.
Larry's
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From this reading IN THE ENEMY’S POWER When Jimmy, holding tightly to Larry’s hand, started away from the bench in the Garden where he had watched the wonderful show, the little fellow’s mind was in a tumult at what he had seen.
Let's
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From this reading “Let’s go and see the animals again,” begged Jimmy, but Larry was too intent on getting out of the crowd to pay any attention to the request.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading IN THE ENEMY’S POWER When Jimmy, holding tightly to Larry’s hand, started away from the bench in the Garden where he had watched the wonderful show, the little fellow’s mind was in a tumult at what he had seen.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He cast a sharp look at the young reporter and his little brother, and, when the small chap asked to be taken once more to the animals, the youth seemed to be much excited.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading IN THE ENEMY’S POWER When Jimmy, holding tightly to Larry’s hand, started away from the bench in the Garden where he had watched the wonderful show, the little fellow’s mind was in a tumult at what he had seen.
a particular point in time
From this reading Just at that moment a lad, who seemed to be about the same age as Larry, stepped up behind Jimmy, who was lagging in the rear.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He cast a sharp look at the young reporter and his little brother, and, when the small chap asked to be taken once more to the animals, the youth seemed to be much excited.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading He cast a sharp look at the young reporter and his little brother, and, when the small chap asked to be taken once more to the animals, the youth seemed to be much excited.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was one endless round of delight for him, and he was sorry that it was over, that the people were going home, and that the performers had disappeared.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “Let’s go and see the animals again,” begged Jimmy, but Larry was too intent on getting out of the crowd to pay any attention to the request.
on one occasion
From this reading He cast a sharp look at the young reporter and his little brother, and, when the small chap asked to be taken once more to the animals, the youth seemed to be much excited.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It was one endless round of delight for him, and he was sorry that it was over, that the people were going home, and that the performers had disappeared.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading “Let’s go and see the animals again,” begged Jimmy, but Larry was too intent on getting out of the crowd to pay any attention to the request.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading It was one endless round of delight for him, and he was sorry that it was over, that the people were going home, and that the performers had disappeared.
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading “Let’s go and see the animals again,” begged Jimmy, but Larry was too intent on getting out of the crowd to pay any attention to the request.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading It was one endless round of delight for him, and he was sorry that it was over, that the people were going home, and that the performers had disappeared.
performersnounUS /pərˈfɔːrmərz/
plural of “performer” — an entertainer who performs a dramatic or musical work for an audience
From this reading It was one endless round of delight for him, and he was sorry that it was over, that the people were going home, and that the performers had disappeared.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading IN THE ENEMY’S POWER When Jimmy, holding tightly to Larry’s hand, started away from the bench in the Garden where he had watched the wonderful show, the little fellow’s mind was in a tumult at what he had seen.
the back of a military formation or procession
From this reading Just at that moment a lad, who seemed to be about the same age as Larry, stepped up behind Jimmy, who was lagging in the rear.
reporternounUS /rɪˈpɔːrtər/
a person who investigates and reports or edits news stories
From this reading He cast a sharp look at the young reporter and his little brother, and, when the small chap asked to be taken once more to the animals, the youth seemed to be much excited.
express the need or desire for
From this reading “Let’s go and see the animals again,” begged Jimmy, but Larry was too intent on getting out of the crowd to pay any attention to the request.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading It was one endless round of delight for him, and he was sorry that it was over, that the people were going home, and that the performers had disappeared.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Just at that moment a lad, who seemed to be about the same age as Larry, stepped up behind Jimmy, who was lagging in the rear.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading “Let’s go and see the animals again,” begged Jimmy, but Larry was too intent on getting out of the crowd to pay any attention to the request.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Just at that moment a lad, who seemed to be about the same age as Larry, stepped up behind Jimmy, who was lagging in the rear.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading IN THE ENEMY’S POWER When Jimmy, holding tightly to Larry’s hand, started away from the bench in the Garden where he had watched the wonderful show, the little fellow’s mind was in a tumult at what he had seen.
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading He cast a sharp look at the young reporter and his little brother, and, when the small chap asked to be taken once more to the animals, the youth seemed to be much excited.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading IN THE ENEMY’S POWER When Jimmy, holding tightly to Larry’s hand, started away from the bench in the Garden where he had watched the wonderful show, the little fellow’s mind was in a tumult at what he had seen.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He cast a sharp look at the young reporter and his little brother, and, when the small chap asked to be taken once more to the animals, the youth seemed to be much excited.
sorryadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːri/
feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone
From this reading It was one endless round of delight for him, and he was sorry that it was over, that the people were going home, and that the performers had disappeared.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading IN THE ENEMY’S POWER When Jimmy, holding tightly to Larry’s hand, started away from the bench in the Garden where he had watched the wonderful show, the little fellow’s mind was in a tumult at what he had seen.
inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step
From this reading Just at that moment a lad, who seemed to be about the same age as Larry, stepped up behind Jimmy, who was lagging in the rear.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading He cast a sharp look at the young reporter and his little brother, and, when the small chap asked to be taken once more to the animals, the youth seemed to be much excited.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was one endless round of delight for him, and he was sorry that it was over, that the people were going home, and that the performers had disappeared.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN THE ENEMY’S POWER When Jimmy, holding tightly to Larry’s hand, started away from the bench in the Garden where he had watched the wonderful show, the little fellow’s mind was in a tumult at what he had seen.
tightlyadverbUS /ˈtaɪtli/
in a tight or constricted manner
From this reading IN THE ENEMY’S POWER When Jimmy, holding tightly to Larry’s hand, started away from the bench in the Garden where he had watched the wonderful show, the little fellow’s mind was in a tumult at what he had seen.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading IN THE ENEMY’S POWER When Jimmy, holding tightly to Larry’s hand, started away from the bench in the Garden where he had watched the wonderful show, the little fellow’s mind was in a tumult at what he had seen.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading “Let’s go and see the animals again,” begged Jimmy, but Larry was too intent on getting out of the crowd to pay any attention to the request.
tumultnounUS /ˈtuːməlt/
a state of commotion and noise and confusion
From this reading IN THE ENEMY’S POWER When Jimmy, holding tightly to Larry’s hand, started away from the bench in the Garden where he had watched the wonderful show, the little fellow’s mind was in a tumult at what he had seen.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Just at that moment a lad, who seemed to be about the same age as Larry, stepped up behind Jimmy, who was lagging in the rear.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading IN THE ENEMY’S POWER When Jimmy, holding tightly to Larry’s hand, started away from the bench in the Garden where he had watched the wonderful show, the little fellow’s mind was in a tumult at what he had seen.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading IN THE ENEMY’S POWER When Jimmy, holding tightly to Larry’s hand, started away from the bench in the Garden where he had watched the wonderful show, the little fellow’s mind was in a tumult at what he had seen.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It was one endless round of delight for him, and he was sorry that it was over, that the people were going home, and that the performers had disappeared.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading IN THE ENEMY’S POWER When Jimmy, holding tightly to Larry’s hand, started away from the bench in the Garden where he had watched the wonderful show, the little fellow’s mind was in a tumult at what he had seen.
at the time that
From this reading IN THE ENEMY’S POWER When Jimmy, holding tightly to Larry’s hand, started away from the bench in the Garden where he had watched the wonderful show, the little fellow’s mind was in a tumult at what he had seen.
in or at the place that
From this reading IN THE ENEMY’S POWER When Jimmy, holding tightly to Larry’s hand, started away from the bench in the Garden where he had watched the wonderful show, the little fellow’s mind was in a tumult at what he had seen.
which person or people
From this reading Just at that moment a lad, who seemed to be about the same age as Larry, stepped up behind Jimmy, who was lagging in the rear.
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading IN THE ENEMY’S POWER When Jimmy, holding tightly to Larry’s hand, started away from the bench in the Garden where he had watched the wonderful show, the little fellow’s mind was in a tumult at what he had seen.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading He cast a sharp look at the young reporter and his little brother, and, when the small chap asked to be taken once more to the animals, the youth seemed to be much excited.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading He cast a sharp look at the young reporter and his little brother, and, when the small chap asked to be taken once more to the animals, the youth seemed to be much excited.
