used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A BLUNDER IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Their hearts were not in the attempt, for deep in the spirit of each one slumbered a latent animosity against the other.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Ping and Carl were trying hard to be pards.
animositynounUS /ˌænəˈmɑːsəti/
a feeling of ill will arousing active hostility
From this reading Their hearts were not in the attempt, for deep in the spirit of each one slumbered a latent animosity against the other.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading Their hearts were not in the attempt, for deep in the spirit of each one slumbered a latent animosity against the other.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Ping and Carl were trying hard to be pards.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Ping had felt certain that his move in touching off the Roman candle had not been seen.
a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading It was a disagreeable surprise to him, therefore, when Bill Wily told Carl just who was responsible for the fireworks.
BLUNDERverbUS /ˈblʌndər/
commit a faux pas or a fault or make a serious mistake
From this reading A BLUNDER IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION.
stick of wax with a wick in the middle
From this reading Ping had felt certain that his move in touching off the Roman candle had not been seen.
Carl
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was a disagreeable surprise to him, therefore, when Bill Wily told Carl just who was responsible for the fireworks.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Ping had felt certain that his move in touching off the Roman candle had not been seen.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading Their hearts were not in the attempt, for deep in the spirit of each one slumbered a latent animosity against the other.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading A BLUNDER IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION.
disagreeableadjectiveUS /ˌdɪsəˈɡriːəbəl/
not to your liking
From this reading It was a disagreeable surprise to him, therefore, when Bill Wily told Carl just who was responsible for the fireworks.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Their hearts were not in the attempt, for deep in the spirit of each one slumbered a latent animosity against the other.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Ping had felt certain that his move in touching off the Roman candle had not been seen.
fireworksnounUS /ˈfaɪrwɜːrks/
plural of “firework” — (usually plural) a device with an explosive that burns at a low rate and with colored flames; can be used to illuminate areas or send signals etc.
From this reading It was a disagreeable surprise to him, therefore, when Bill Wily told Carl just who was responsible for the fireworks.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was a disagreeable surprise to him, therefore, when Bill Wily told Carl just who was responsible for the fireworks.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Ping had felt certain that his move in touching off the Roman candle had not been seen.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading Ping and Carl were trying hard to be pards.
a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades
From this reading Their hearts were not in the attempt, for deep in the spirit of each one slumbered a latent animosity against the other.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It was a disagreeable surprise to him, therefore, when Bill Wily told Carl just who was responsible for the fireworks.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Ping had felt certain that his move in touching off the Roman candle had not been seen.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A BLUNDER IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a disagreeable surprise to him, therefore, when Bill Wily told Carl just who was responsible for the fireworks.
and nothing more
From this reading It was a disagreeable surprise to him, therefore, when Bill Wily told Carl just who was responsible for the fireworks.
latentadjectiveUS /ˈleɪtənt/
potentially existing but not presently evident or realized
From this reading Their hearts were not in the attempt, for deep in the spirit of each one slumbered a latent animosity against the other.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Ping had felt certain that his move in touching off the Roman candle had not been seen.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Ping had felt certain that his move in touching off the Roman candle had not been seen.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Their hearts were not in the attempt, for deep in the spirit of each one slumbered a latent animosity against the other.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Ping had felt certain that his move in touching off the Roman candle had not been seen.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Their hearts were not in the attempt, for deep in the spirit of each one slumbered a latent animosity against the other.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Their hearts were not in the attempt, for deep in the spirit of each one slumbered a latent animosity against the other.
pards
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From this reading Ping and Carl were trying hard to be pards.
PingverbUS /pɪŋ/
hit with a pinging noise
From this reading Ping had felt certain that his move in touching off the Roman candle had not been seen.
responsibleadjectiveUS /riˈspɑːnsəbəl/
worthy of or requiring responsibility or trust; or held accountable
From this reading It was a disagreeable surprise to him, therefore, when Bill Wily told Carl just who was responsible for the fireworks.
precisely, exactly
From this reading A BLUNDER IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION.
RomanadjectiveUS /ˈroʊmən/
relating to or characteristic of people of Rome
From this reading Ping had felt certain that his move in touching off the Roman candle had not been seen.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Ping had felt certain that his move in touching off the Roman candle had not been seen.
slumbered
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From this reading Their hearts were not in the attempt, for deep in the spirit of each one slumbered a latent animosity against the other.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading Their hearts were not in the attempt, for deep in the spirit of each one slumbered a latent animosity against the other.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading It was a disagreeable surprise to him, therefore, when Bill Wily told Carl just who was responsible for the fireworks.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Ping had felt certain that his move in touching off the Roman candle had not been seen.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A BLUNDER IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Their hearts were not in the attempt, for deep in the spirit of each one slumbered a latent animosity against the other.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading It was a disagreeable surprise to him, therefore, when Bill Wily told Carl just who was responsible for the fireworks.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was a disagreeable surprise to him, therefore, when Bill Wily told Carl just who was responsible for the fireworks.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading It was a disagreeable surprise to him, therefore, when Bill Wily told Carl just who was responsible for the fireworks.
arousing affect
From this reading Ping had felt certain that his move in touching off the Roman candle had not been seen.
hard to endure
From this reading Ping and Carl were trying hard to be pards.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was a disagreeable surprise to him, therefore, when Bill Wily told Carl just who was responsible for the fireworks.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Ping and Carl were trying hard to be pards.
at the time that
From this reading It was a disagreeable surprise to him, therefore, when Bill Wily told Carl just who was responsible for the fireworks.
which person or people
From this reading It was a disagreeable surprise to him, therefore, when Bill Wily told Carl just who was responsible for the fireworks.
WilyadjectiveUS /ˈwaɪli/
marked by skill in deception
From this reading It was a disagreeable surprise to him, therefore, when Bill Wily told Carl just who was responsible for the fireworks.
