used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He was feeling a hundred per cent. better than he had been when Matt and his pards left him, two days previously, and if it had been possible to use his lame foot he would have been up and around.
a proposal for an appropriate course of action
From this reading MATT TAKES TOWNSEND'S ADVICE.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was feeling a hundred per cent. better than he had been when Matt and his pards left him, two days previously, and if it had been possible to use his lame foot he would have been up and around.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading He was feeling a hundred per cent. better than he had been when Matt and his pards left him, two days previously, and if it had been possible to use his lame foot he would have been up and around.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "What's this?" cried Townsend, hoisting up on his elbow and staring at Cassidy.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading He was not surprised to see Motor Matt and his friends, because he had expected Matt to make the trip to Turtle Key and back in safety; but he was surprised to see Cassidy enter his room with the young motorist.
for the reason that
From this reading He was not surprised to see Motor Matt and his friends, because he had expected Matt to make the trip to Turtle Key and back in safety; but he was surprised to see Cassidy enter his room with the young motorist.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He was feeling a hundred per cent. better than he had been when Matt and his pards left him, two days previously, and if it had been possible to use his lame foot he would have been up and around.
(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 He was feeling a hundred per cent. better than he had been when Matt and his pards left him, two days previously, and if it had been possible to use his lame foot he would have been up and around.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He was not surprised to see Motor Matt and his friends, because he had expected Matt to make the trip to Turtle Key and back in safety; but he was surprised to see Cassidy enter his room with the young motorist.
Cassidy
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was not surprised to see Motor Matt and his friends, because he had expected Matt to make the trip to Turtle Key and back in safety; but he was surprised to see Cassidy enter his room with the young motorist.
centnounUS /sent/
a fractional monetary unit of several countries
From this reading He was feeling a hundred per cent. better than he had been when Matt and his pards left him, two days previously, and if it had been possible to use his lame foot he would have been up and around.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "What's this?" cried Townsend, hoisting up on his elbow and staring at Cassidy.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading He was feeling a hundred per cent. better than he had been when Matt and his pards left him, two days previously, and if it had been possible to use his lame foot he would have been up and around.
elbownounUS /ˈelboʊ/
hinge joint between the forearm and upper arm and the corresponding joint in the forelimb of a quadruped
From this reading "What's this?" cried Townsend, hoisting up on his elbow and staring at Cassidy.
to come or go into
From this reading He was not surprised to see Motor Matt and his friends, because he had expected Matt to make the trip to Turtle Key and back in safety; but he was surprised to see Cassidy enter his room with the young motorist.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading He was not surprised to see Motor Matt and his friends, because he had expected Matt to make the trip to Turtle Key and back in safety; but he was surprised to see Cassidy enter his room with the young motorist.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading He was feeling a hundred per cent. better than he had been when Matt and his pards left him, two days previously, and if it had been possible to use his lame foot he would have been up and around.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading He was feeling a hundred per cent. better than he had been when Matt and his pards left him, two days previously, and if it had been possible to use his lame foot he would have been up and around.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading He was not surprised to see Motor Matt and his friends, because he had expected Matt to make the trip to Turtle Key and back in safety; but he was surprised to see Cassidy enter his room with the young motorist.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He was feeling a hundred per cent. better than he had been when Matt and his pards left him, two days previously, and if it had been possible to use his lame foot he would have been up and around.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He was feeling a hundred per cent. better than he had been when Matt and his pards left him, two days previously, and if it had been possible to use his lame foot he would have been up and around.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was feeling a hundred per cent. better than he had been when Matt and his pards left him, two days previously, and if it had been possible to use his lame foot he would have been up and around.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He was feeling a hundred per cent. better than he had been when Matt and his pards left him, two days previously, and if it had been possible to use his lame foot he would have been up and around.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He was feeling a hundred per cent. better than he had been when Matt and his pards left him, two days previously, and if it had been possible to use his lame foot he would have been up and around.
hoistingverbUS /ˈhɔɪstɪŋ/
-ing form of “hoist” — raise or haul up with or as if with mechanical help
From this reading "What's this?" cried Townsend, hoisting up on his elbow and staring at Cassidy.
ten 10s
From this reading He was feeling a hundred per cent. better than he had been when Matt and his pards left him, two days previously, and if it had been possible to use his lame foot he would have been up and around.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He was feeling a hundred per cent. better than he had been when Matt and his pards left him, two days previously, and if it had been possible to use his lame foot he would have been up and around.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He was not surprised to see Motor Matt and his friends, because he had expected Matt to make the trip to Turtle Key and back in safety; but he was surprised to see Cassidy enter his room with the young motorist.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He was feeling a hundred per cent. better than he had been when Matt and his pards left him, two days previously, and if it had been possible to use his lame foot he would have been up and around.
metal device shaped in such a way that when it is inserted into the appropriate lock the lock's mechanism can be rotated
From this reading He was not surprised to see Motor Matt and his friends, because he had expected Matt to make the trip to Turtle Key and back in safety; but he was surprised to see Cassidy enter his room with the young motorist.
lamenounUS /leɪm/
someone who doesn't understand what is going on
From this reading He was feeling a hundred per cent. better than he had been when Matt and his pards left him, two days previously, and if it had been possible to use his lame foot he would have been up and around.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading He was feeling a hundred per cent. better than he had been when Matt and his pards left him, two days previously, and if it had been possible to use his lame foot he would have been up and around.
engage in
From this reading He was not surprised to see Motor Matt and his friends, because he had expected Matt to make the trip to Turtle Key and back in safety; but he was surprised to see Cassidy enter his room with the young motorist.
MATTnounUS /mæt/
the property of having little or no contrast; lacking highlights or gloss
From this reading MATT TAKES TOWNSEND'S ADVICE.
MotornounUS /ˈmoʊtər/
machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion
From this reading He was not surprised to see Motor Matt and his friends, because he had expected Matt to make the trip to Turtle Key and back in safety; but he was surprised to see Cassidy enter his room with the young motorist.
motoristnounUS /ˈmoʊtərɪst/
someone who drives (or travels in) an automobile
From this reading He was not surprised to see Motor Matt and his friends, because he had expected Matt to make the trip to Turtle Key and back in safety; but he was surprised to see Cassidy enter his room with the young motorist.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He was not surprised to see Motor Matt and his friends, because he had expected Matt to make the trip to Turtle Key and back in safety; but he was surprised to see Cassidy enter his room with the young motorist.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Townsend was on the road to rapid recovery.
pards
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was feeling a hundred per cent. better than he had been when Matt and his pards left him, two days previously, and if it had been possible to use his lame foot he would have been up and around.
for each
From this reading He was feeling a hundred per cent. better than he had been when Matt and his pards left him, two days previously, and if it had been possible to use his lame foot he would have been up and around.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading He was feeling a hundred per cent. better than he had been when Matt and his pards left him, two days previously, and if it had been possible to use his lame foot he would have been up and around.
previouslyadverbUS /ˈpriːviəsli/
at an earlier time or formerly
From this reading He was feeling a hundred per cent. better than he had been when Matt and his pards left him, two days previously, and if it had been possible to use his lame foot he would have been up and around.
rapidadjectiveUS /ˈræpəd/
done or occurring in a brief period of time
From this reading Townsend was on the road to rapid recovery.
recoverynounUS /rɪˈkʌvri/
return to an original state
From this reading Townsend was on the road to rapid recovery.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading Townsend was on the road to rapid recovery.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading He was not surprised to see Motor Matt and his friends, because he had expected Matt to make the trip to Turtle Key and back in safety; but he was surprised to see Cassidy enter his room with the young motorist.
the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions
From this reading He was not surprised to see Motor Matt and his friends, because he had expected Matt to make the trip to Turtle Key and back in safety; but he was surprised to see Cassidy enter his room with the young motorist.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He was not surprised to see Motor Matt and his friends, because he had expected Matt to make the trip to Turtle Key and back in safety; but he was surprised to see Cassidy enter his room with the young motorist.
(used of eyes) open and fixed as if in fear or wonder
From this reading "What's this?" cried Townsend, hoisting up on his elbow and staring at Cassidy.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading He was not surprised to see Motor Matt and his friends, because he had expected Matt to make the trip to Turtle Key and back in safety; but he was surprised to see Cassidy enter his room with the young motorist.
plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
From this reading MATT TAKES TOWNSEND'S ADVICE.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading He was feeling a hundred per cent. better than he had been when Matt and his pards left him, two days previously, and if it had been possible to use his lame foot he would have been up and around.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Townsend was on the road to rapid recovery.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "What's this?" cried Townsend, hoisting up on his elbow and staring at Cassidy.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Townsend was on the road to rapid recovery.
TownsendnounUS /ˈtaʊnzənd/
United States social reformer who proposed an old-age pension sponsored by the federal government; his plan was a precursor to Social Security (1867-1960)
From this reading Townsend was on the road to rapid recovery.
TOWNSEND'SnounUS /ˈtaʊnzəndz/
possessive form of “townsend” — United States social reformer who proposed an old-age pension sponsored by the federal government; his plan was a precursor to Social Security (1867-1960)
From this reading MATT TAKES TOWNSEND'S ADVICE.
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading He was not surprised to see Motor Matt and his friends, because he had expected Matt to make the trip to Turtle Key and back in safety; but he was surprised to see Cassidy enter his room with the young motorist.
TurtlenounUS /ˈtɜːrtəl/
a sweater or jersey with a high close-fitting collar
From this reading He was not surprised to see Motor Matt and his friends, because he had expected Matt to make the trip to Turtle Key and back in safety; but he was surprised to see Cassidy enter his room with the young motorist.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading He was feeling a hundred per cent. better than he had been when Matt and his pards left him, two days previously, and if it had been possible to use his lame foot he would have been up and around.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He was feeling a hundred per cent. better than he had been when Matt and his pards left him, two days previously, and if it had been possible to use his lame foot he would have been up and around.
the act of using
From this reading He was feeling a hundred per cent. better than he had been when Matt and his pards left him, two days previously, and if it had been possible to use his lame foot he would have been up and around.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Townsend was on the road to rapid recovery.
What's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "What's this?" cried Townsend, hoisting up on his elbow and staring at Cassidy.
at the time that
From this reading He was feeling a hundred per cent. better than he had been when Matt and his pards left him, two days previously, and if it had been possible to use his lame foot he would have been up and around.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He was not surprised to see Motor Matt and his friends, because he had expected Matt to make the trip to Turtle Key and back in safety; but he was surprised to see Cassidy enter his room with the young motorist.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He was feeling a hundred per cent. better than he had been when Matt and his pards left him, two days previously, and if it had been possible to use his lame foot he would have been up and around.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading He was not surprised to see Motor Matt and his friends, because he had expected Matt to make the trip to Turtle Key and back in safety; but he was surprised to see Cassidy enter his room with the young motorist.
