used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading And the little scientist it proved to be a moment later.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The boys knew him for Professor Snodgrass after that description, which could fit no one else.
Ah
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From this reading "Ah, here you are, boys!" he murmured, as though he had just parted from them half an hour before, and under ordinary circumstances, instead of the great war being in the background.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "I am glad to see you.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED CAPTURE The smiling Red Cross nurse had no need to mention the name of the visitor.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And the little scientist it proved to be a moment later.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Ah, here you are, boys!" he murmured, as though he had just parted from them half an hour before, and under ordinary circumstances, instead of the great war being in the background.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Ah, here you are, boys!" he murmured, as though he had just parted from them half an hour before, and under ordinary circumstances, instead of the great war being in the background.
backgroundnounUS /ˈbækɡraʊnd/
a person's social heritage: previous experience or training
From this reading "Ah, here you are, boys!" he murmured, as though he had just parted from them half an hour before, and under ordinary circumstances, instead of the great war being in the background.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading And the little scientist it proved to be a moment later.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading "Ah, here you are, boys!" he murmured, as though he had just parted from them half an hour before, and under ordinary circumstances, instead of the great war being in the background.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading "Ah, here you are, boys!" he murmured, as though he had just parted from them half an hour before, and under ordinary circumstances, instead of the great war being in the background.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading The boys knew him for Professor Snodgrass after that description, which could fit no one else.
CAPTUREverbUS /ˈkæptʃər/
succeed in representing or expressing something intangible
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED CAPTURE The smiling Red Cross nurse had no need to mention the name of the visitor.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading "Ah, here you are, boys!" he murmured, as though he had just parted from them half an hour before, and under ordinary circumstances, instead of the great war being in the background.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The boys knew him for Professor Snodgrass after that description, which could fit no one else.
travel across or pass over
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED CAPTURE The smiling Red Cross nurse had no need to mention the name of the visitor.
a statement that represents something in words
From this reading The boys knew him for Professor Snodgrass after that description, which could fit no one else.
else
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From this reading The boys knew him for Professor Snodgrass after that description, which could fit no one else.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading The boys knew him for Professor Snodgrass after that description, which could fit no one else.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The boys knew him for Professor Snodgrass after that description, which could fit no one else.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "Ah, here you are, boys!" he murmured, as though he had just parted from them half an hour before, and under ordinary circumstances, instead of the great war being in the background.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading "I am glad to see you.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading "Ah, here you are, boys!" he murmured, as though he had just parted from them half an hour before, and under ordinary circumstances, instead of the great war being in the background.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED CAPTURE The smiling Red Cross nurse had no need to mention the name of the visitor.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading "Ah, here you are, boys!" he murmured, as though he had just parted from them half an hour before, and under ordinary circumstances, instead of the great war being in the background.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Ah, here you are, boys!" he murmured, as though he had just parted from them half an hour before, and under ordinary circumstances, instead of the great war being in the background.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "Ah, here you are, boys!" he murmured, as though he had just parted from them half an hour before, and under ordinary circumstances, instead of the great war being in the background.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The boys knew him for Professor Snodgrass after that description, which could fit no one else.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading "Ah, here you are, boys!" he murmured, as though he had just parted from them half an hour before, and under ordinary circumstances, instead of the great war being in the background.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I am glad to see you.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Ah, here you are, boys!" he murmured, as though he had just parted from them half an hour before, and under ordinary circumstances, instead of the great war being in the background.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading "Ah, here you are, boys!" he murmured, as though he had just parted from them half an hour before, and under ordinary circumstances, instead of the great war being in the background.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading And the little scientist it proved to be a moment later.
and nothing more
From this reading "Ah, here you are, boys!" he murmured, as though he had just parted from them half an hour before, and under ordinary circumstances, instead of the great war being in the background.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading The boys knew him for Professor Snodgrass after that description, which could fit no one else.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading And the little scientist it proved to be a moment later.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading And the little scientist it proved to be a moment later.
make reference to
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED CAPTURE The smiling Red Cross nurse had no need to mention the name of the visitor.
a particular point in time
From this reading And the little scientist it proved to be a moment later.
past form of “murmur” — speak softly or indistinctly
From this reading "Ah, here you are, boys!" he murmured, as though he had just parted from them half an hour before, and under ordinary circumstances, instead of the great war being in the background.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED CAPTURE The smiling Red Cross nurse had no need to mention the name of the visitor.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED CAPTURE The smiling Red Cross nurse had no need to mention the name of the visitor.
not any; not one
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED CAPTURE The smiling Red Cross nurse had no need to mention the name of the visitor.
try to cure by special care of treatment, of an illness or injury
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED CAPTURE The smiling Red Cross nurse had no need to mention the name of the visitor.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED CAPTURE The smiling Red Cross nurse had no need to mention the name of the visitor.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The boys knew him for Professor Snodgrass after that description, which could fit no one else.
a judge of a probate court
From this reading "Ah, here you are, boys!" he murmured, as though he had just parted from them half an hour before, and under ordinary circumstances, instead of the great war being in the background.
having a margin incised almost to the base so as to create distinct divisions or lobes
From this reading "Ah, here you are, boys!" he murmured, as though he had just parted from them half an hour before, and under ordinary circumstances, instead of the great war being in the background.
someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
From this reading The boys knew him for Professor Snodgrass after that description, which could fit no one else.
established beyond doubt
From this reading And the little scientist it proved to be a moment later.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED CAPTURE The smiling Red Cross nurse had no need to mention the name of the visitor.
scientistnounUS /ˈsaɪəntɪst/
a person with advanced knowledge of one or more sciences
From this reading And the little scientist it proved to be a moment later.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "I am glad to see you.
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED CAPTURE The smiling Red Cross nurse had no need to mention the name of the visitor.
Snodgrass
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From this reading The boys knew him for Professor Snodgrass after that description, which could fit no one else.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The boys knew him for Professor Snodgrass after that description, which could fit no one else.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED CAPTURE The smiling Red Cross nurse had no need to mention the name of the visitor.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "Ah, here you are, boys!" he murmured, as though he had just parted from them half an hour before, and under ordinary circumstances, instead of the great war being in the background.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading "Ah, here you are, boys!" he murmured, as though he had just parted from them half an hour before, and under ordinary circumstances, instead of the great war being in the background.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED CAPTURE The smiling Red Cross nurse had no need to mention the name of the visitor.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading "Ah, here you are, boys!" he murmured, as though he had just parted from them half an hour before, and under ordinary circumstances, instead of the great war being in the background.
not expected or anticipated
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED CAPTURE The smiling Red Cross nurse had no need to mention the name of the visitor.
someone who visits
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED CAPTURE The smiling Red Cross nurse had no need to mention the name of the visitor.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading "Ah, here you are, boys!" he murmured, as though he had just parted from them half an hour before, and under ordinary circumstances, instead of the great war being in the background.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The boys knew him for Professor Snodgrass after that description, which could fit no one else.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Ah, here you are, boys!" he murmured, as though he had just parted from them half an hour before, and under ordinary circumstances, instead of the great war being in the background.
