used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Tom was a disreputable looking object.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading When he smiled, which he did as Steve grabbed him by the arm, the effect was absolutely diabolical.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading His upper lip had been cut and had swollen to almost twice its normal size, and he had lost half an inch of skin from one cheek.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading His upper lip had been cut and had swollen to almost twice its normal size, and he had lost half an inch of skin from one cheek.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His upper lip had been cut and had swollen to almost twice its normal size, and he had lost half an inch of skin from one cheek.
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading When he smiled, which he did as Steve grabbed him by the arm, the effect was absolutely diabolical.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading When he smiled, which he did as Steve grabbed him by the arm, the effect was absolutely diabolical.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading His upper lip had been cut and had swollen to almost twice its normal size, and he had lost half an inch of skin from one cheek.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading When he smiled, which he did as Steve grabbed him by the arm, the effect was absolutely diabolical.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading STEVE SMILES Steve caught up with Tom on the way to the gymnasium.
either side of the face below the eyes
From this reading His upper lip had been cut and had swollen to almost twice its normal size, and he had lost half an inch of skin from one cheek.
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading His upper lip had been cut and had swollen to almost twice its normal size, and he had lost half an inch of skin from one cheek.
diabolicaladjectiveUS /ˌdaɪəˈbɑːlɪkəl/
showing the cunning or ingenuity or wickedness typical of a devil
From this reading When he smiled, which he did as Steve grabbed him by the arm, the effect was absolutely diabolical.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading When he smiled, which he did as Steve grabbed him by the arm, the effect was absolutely diabolical.
disreputableadjectiveUS /dɪsˈrepjətəbəl/
lacking respectability in character or behavior or appearance
From this reading Tom was a disreputable looking object.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading When he smiled, which he did as Steve grabbed him by the arm, the effect was absolutely diabolical.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "You're the goods, Tommikins!" exclaimed Steve, squeezing the arm he held.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading His upper lip had been cut and had swollen to almost twice its normal size, and he had lost half an inch of skin from one cheek.
plural of “good” — benefit
From this reading "You're the goods, Tommikins!" exclaimed Steve, squeezing the arm he held.
grabbedverbUS /ɡræbd/
inflected form of “grab” — take hold of so as to seize or restrain or stop the motion of
From this reading When he smiled, which he did as Steve grabbed him by the arm, the effect was absolutely diabolical.
gymnasiumnounUS /dʒɪmˈneɪziəm/
a school for students intermediate between elementary school and college; usually grades 9 to 12
From this reading STEVE SMILES Steve caught up with Tom on the way to the gymnasium.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading His upper lip had been cut and had swollen to almost twice its normal size, and he had lost half an inch of skin from one cheek.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading His upper lip had been cut and had swollen to almost twice its normal size, and he had lost half an inch of skin from one cheek.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His upper lip had been cut and had swollen to almost twice its normal size, and he had lost half an inch of skin from one cheek.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading "You're the goods, Tommikins!" exclaimed Steve, squeezing the arm he held.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading When he smiled, which he did as Steve grabbed him by the arm, the effect was absolutely diabolical.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His upper lip had been cut and had swollen to almost twice its normal size, and he had lost half an inch of skin from one cheek.
inchnounUS /ɪntʃ/
a unit of length equal to one twelfth of a foot
From this reading His upper lip had been cut and had swollen to almost twice its normal size, and he had lost half an inch of skin from one cheek.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading His upper lip had been cut and had swollen to almost twice its normal size, and he had lost half an inch of skin from one cheek.
lipnounUS /lɪp/
either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading His upper lip had been cut and had swollen to almost twice its normal size, and he had lost half an inch of skin from one cheek.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading Tom was a disreputable looking object.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading His upper lip had been cut and had swollen to almost twice its normal size, and he had lost half an inch of skin from one cheek.
normaladjectiveUS /ˈnɔːrməl/
conforming with or constituting a norm or standard or level or type or social norm; not abnormal
From this reading His upper lip had been cut and had swollen to almost twice its normal size, and he had lost half an inch of skin from one cheek.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading Tom was a disreputable looking object.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading His upper lip had been cut and had swollen to almost twice its normal size, and he had lost half an inch of skin from one cheek.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading STEVE SMILES Steve caught up with Tom on the way to the gymnasium.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading His upper lip had been cut and had swollen to almost twice its normal size, and he had lost half an inch of skin from one cheek.
the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)
From this reading His upper lip had been cut and had swollen to almost twice its normal size, and he had lost half an inch of skin from one cheek.
a natural protective body covering and site of the sense of touch
From this reading His upper lip had been cut and had swollen to almost twice its normal size, and he had lost half an inch of skin from one cheek.
past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading When he smiled, which he did as Steve grabbed him by the arm, the effect was absolutely diabolical.
SMILESnounUS /smaɪlz/
plural of “smile” — a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading STEVE SMILES Steve caught up with Tom on the way to the gymnasium.
squeezingnounUS /ˈskwiːzɪŋ/
the act of gripping and pressing firmly
From this reading "You're the goods, Tommikins!" exclaimed Steve, squeezing the arm he held.
STEVE
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From this reading STEVE SMILES Steve caught up with Tom on the way to the gymnasium.
swollenadjectiveUS /ˈswoʊlən/
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading His upper lip had been cut and had swollen to almost twice its normal size, and he had lost half an inch of skin from one cheek.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading STEVE SMILES Steve caught up with Tom on the way to the gymnasium.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading STEVE SMILES Steve caught up with Tom on the way to the gymnasium.
male cat
From this reading STEVE SMILES Steve caught up with Tom on the way to the gymnasium.
Tommikins
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From this reading "You're the goods, Tommikins!" exclaimed Steve, squeezing the arm he held.
two times
From this reading His upper lip had been cut and had swollen to almost twice its normal size, and he had lost half an inch of skin from one cheek.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading STEVE SMILES Steve caught up with Tom on the way to the gymnasium.
the topmost one of two
From this reading His upper lip had been cut and had swollen to almost twice its normal size, and he had lost half an inch of skin from one cheek.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Tom was a disreputable looking object.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading STEVE SMILES Steve caught up with Tom on the way to the gymnasium.
at the time that
From this reading When he smiled, which he did as Steve grabbed him by the arm, the effect was absolutely diabolical.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading When he smiled, which he did as Steve grabbed him by the arm, the effect was absolutely diabolical.
in the company of; together with
From this reading STEVE SMILES Steve caught up with Tom on the way to the gymnasium.
You're
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From this reading "You're the goods, Tommikins!" exclaimed Steve, squeezing the arm he held.
