used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Master Cacklin was perched upon a high stool, eagerly devouring a report of the match between Teddy Sneffler and The Midget, for the Bantam championship, when a succession of soft squeaky footsteps fell on his ear.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "Who's that?" said William Budd, appearing from an obscure corner.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Master Cacklin was perched upon a high stool, eagerly devouring a report of the match between Teddy Sneffler and The Midget, for the Bantam championship, when a succession of soft squeaky footsteps fell on his ear.
appearingnounUS /əˈpɪrɪŋ/
formal attendance (in court or at a hearing) of a party in an action
From this reading "Who's that?" said William Budd, appearing from an obscure corner.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As they ascended the stairs he turned his head.
ascendedverbUS /əˈsendɪd/
past form of “ascend” — travel up
From this reading As they ascended the stairs he turned his head.
BantamnounUS /ˈbæntəm/
any of various small breeds of fowl
From this reading Master Cacklin was perched upon a high stool, eagerly devouring a report of the match between Teddy Sneffler and The Midget, for the Bantam championship, when a succession of soft squeaky footsteps fell on his ear.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The paper was quickly thrust into his desk, and the Cacklin pen began to move with marvellous rapidity.
a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading A bell rang, loudly and impatiently.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Master Cacklin was perched upon a high stool, eagerly devouring a report of the match between Teddy Sneffler and The Midget, for the Bantam championship, when a succession of soft squeaky footsteps fell on his ear.
Budd
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From this reading "Who's that?" said William Budd, appearing from an obscure corner.
Cacklin
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From this reading Master Cacklin was perched upon a high stool, eagerly devouring a report of the match between Teddy Sneffler and The Midget, for the Bantam championship, when a succession of soft squeaky footsteps fell on his ear.
championshipnounUS /ˈtʃæmpiənʃɪp/
the status of being a champion
From this reading Master Cacklin was perched upon a high stool, eagerly devouring a report of the match between Teddy Sneffler and The Midget, for the Bantam championship, when a succession of soft squeaky footsteps fell on his ear.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading "Who's that?" said William Budd, appearing from an obscure corner.
a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments
From this reading The paper was quickly thrust into his desk, and the Cacklin pen began to move with marvellous rapidity.
devouringadjectiveUS /dɪˈvaʊərɪŋ/
(often followed by “for”) ardently or excessively desirous
From this reading Master Cacklin was perched upon a high stool, eagerly devouring a report of the match between Teddy Sneffler and The Midget, for the Bantam championship, when a succession of soft squeaky footsteps fell on his ear.
with eagerness; in an eager manner
From this reading Master Cacklin was perched upon a high stool, eagerly devouring a report of the match between Teddy Sneffler and The Midget, for the Bantam championship, when a succession of soft squeaky footsteps fell on his ear.
the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading Master Cacklin was perched upon a high stool, eagerly devouring a report of the match between Teddy Sneffler and The Midget, for the Bantam championship, when a succession of soft squeaky footsteps fell on his ear.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading Master Cacklin was perched upon a high stool, eagerly devouring a report of the match between Teddy Sneffler and The Midget, for the Bantam championship, when a succession of soft squeaky footsteps fell on his ear.
plural of “footstep” — the sound of a step of someone walking
From this reading Master Cacklin was perched upon a high stool, eagerly devouring a report of the match between Teddy Sneffler and The Midget, for the Bantam championship, when a succession of soft squeaky footsteps fell on his ear.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Master Cacklin was perched upon a high stool, eagerly devouring a report of the match between Teddy Sneffler and The Midget, for the Bantam championship, when a succession of soft squeaky footsteps fell on his ear.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "Who's that?" said William Budd, appearing from an obscure corner.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As they ascended the stairs he turned his 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 As they ascended the stairs he turned his head.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Master Cacklin was perched upon a high stool, eagerly devouring a report of the match between Teddy Sneffler and The Midget, for the Bantam championship, when a succession of soft squeaky footsteps fell on his ear.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Master Cacklin was perched upon a high stool, eagerly devouring a report of the match between Teddy Sneffler and The Midget, for the Bantam championship, when a succession of soft squeaky footsteps fell on his ear.
with impatience; in an impatient manner
From this reading A bell rang, loudly and impatiently.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The paper was quickly thrust into his desk, and the Cacklin pen began to move with marvellous rapidity.
loudlyadverbUS /ˈlaʊdli/
with relatively high volume
From this reading A bell rang, loudly and impatiently.
marvellousadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːrvələs/
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading The paper was quickly thrust into his desk, and the Cacklin pen began to move with marvellous rapidity.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading Master Cacklin was perched upon a high stool, eagerly devouring a report of the match between Teddy Sneffler and The Midget, for the Bantam championship, when a succession of soft squeaky footsteps fell on his ear.
be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
From this reading Master Cacklin was perched upon a high stool, eagerly devouring a report of the match between Teddy Sneffler and The Midget, for the Bantam championship, when a succession of soft squeaky footsteps fell on his ear.
MidgetnounUS /ˈmɪdʒət/
a person who is markedly small
From this reading Master Cacklin was perched upon a high stool, eagerly devouring a report of the match between Teddy Sneffler and The Midget, for the Bantam championship, when a succession of soft squeaky footsteps fell on his ear.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The paper was quickly thrust into his desk, and the Cacklin pen began to move with marvellous rapidity.
obscureverbUS /əbsˈkjʊr/
make less visible or unclear
From this reading "Who's that?" said William Budd, appearing from an obscure corner.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Master Cacklin was perched upon a high stool, eagerly devouring a report of the match between Teddy Sneffler and The Midget, for the Bantam championship, when a succession of soft squeaky footsteps fell on his ear.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Master Cacklin was perched upon a high stool, eagerly devouring a report of the match between Teddy Sneffler and The Midget, for the Bantam championship, when a succession of soft squeaky footsteps fell on his ear.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading The paper was quickly thrust into his desk, and the Cacklin pen began to move with marvellous rapidity.
a writing implement with a point from which ink flows
From this reading The paper was quickly thrust into his desk, and the Cacklin pen began to move with marvellous rapidity.
perchedverbUS /pɜːrtʃt/
past form of “perch” — sit, as on a branch
From this reading Master Cacklin was perched upon a high stool, eagerly devouring a report of the match between Teddy Sneffler and The Midget, for the Bantam championship, when a succession of soft squeaky footsteps fell on his ear.
with speed
From this reading The paper was quickly thrust into his desk, and the Cacklin pen began to move with marvellous rapidity.
inflected form of “ring” — sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading A bell rang, loudly and impatiently.
rapiditynounUS /rəˈpɪdəti/
a rate that is rapid
From this reading The paper was quickly thrust into his desk, and the Cacklin pen began to move with marvellous rapidity.
to give an account or representation of in words
From this reading Master Cacklin was perched upon a high stool, eagerly devouring a report of the match between Teddy Sneffler and The Midget, for the Bantam championship, when a succession of soft squeaky footsteps fell on his ear.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Who's that?" said William Budd, appearing from an obscure corner.
Sneffler
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From this reading Master Cacklin was perched upon a high stool, eagerly devouring a report of the match between Teddy Sneffler and The Midget, for the Bantam championship, when a succession of soft squeaky footsteps fell on his ear.
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading Master Cacklin was perched upon a high stool, eagerly devouring a report of the match between Teddy Sneffler and The Midget, for the Bantam championship, when a succession of soft squeaky footsteps fell on his ear.
squeakyadjectiveUS /ˈskwiːki/
having or making a high-pitched sound such as that made by a mouse or a rusty hinge
From this reading Master Cacklin was perched upon a high stool, eagerly devouring a report of the match between Teddy Sneffler and The Midget, for the Bantam championship, when a succession of soft squeaky footsteps fell on his ear.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading As they ascended the stairs he turned his head.
stoolnounUS /stuːl/
a simple seat without a back or arms
From this reading Master Cacklin was perched upon a high stool, eagerly devouring a report of the match between Teddy Sneffler and The Midget, for the Bantam championship, when a succession of soft squeaky footsteps fell on his ear.
successionnounUS /səkˈseʃən/
a following of one thing after another in time
From this reading Master Cacklin was perched upon a high stool, eagerly devouring a report of the match between Teddy Sneffler and The Midget, for the Bantam championship, when a succession of soft squeaky footsteps fell on his ear.
TeddynounUS /ˈtedi/
plaything consisting of a child's toy bear (usually plush and stuffed with soft materials)
From this reading Master Cacklin was perched upon a high stool, eagerly devouring a report of the match between Teddy Sneffler and The Midget, for the Bantam championship, when a succession of soft squeaky footsteps fell on his ear.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Who's that?" said William Budd, appearing from an obscure corner.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Master Cacklin was perched upon a high stool, eagerly devouring a report of the match between Teddy Sneffler and The Midget, for the Bantam championship, when a succession of soft squeaky footsteps fell on his ear.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As they ascended the stairs he turned his head.
push forcefully
From this reading The paper was quickly thrust into his desk, and the Cacklin pen began to move with marvellous rapidity.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The paper was quickly thrust into his desk, and the Cacklin pen began to move with marvellous rapidity.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading As they ascended the stairs he turned his head.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Master Cacklin was perched upon a high stool, eagerly devouring a report of the match between Teddy Sneffler and The Midget, for the Bantam championship, when a succession of soft squeaky footsteps fell on his ear.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Master Cacklin was perched upon a high stool, eagerly devouring a report of the match between Teddy Sneffler and The Midget, for the Bantam championship, when a succession of soft squeaky footsteps fell on his ear.
at the time that
From this reading Master Cacklin was perched upon a high stool, eagerly devouring a report of the match between Teddy Sneffler and The Midget, for the Bantam championship, when a succession of soft squeaky footsteps fell on his ear.
Who's
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From this reading "Who's that?" said William Budd, appearing from an obscure corner.
William
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From this reading "Who's that?" said William Budd, appearing from an obscure corner.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The paper was quickly thrust into his desk, and the Cacklin pen began to move with marvellous rapidity.
