used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Papa ought to have brought me a different sort of ball, which would not grow thin just because I happen to stick a knife into it," he muttered to himself.
abusedadjectiveUS /əˈbjuːzd/
used improperly or excessively especially drugs
From this reading Again he threw down what had once been a ball, and stamped on it, and abused it for not doing as he told it.
anew
From this reading Again he threw down what had once been a ball, and stamped on it, and abused it for not doing as he told it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Again he threw down what had once been a ball, and stamped on it, and abused it for not doing as he told it.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Again he threw down what had once been a ball, and stamped on it, and abused it for not doing as he told it.
feeling shame or guilt or embarrassment or remorse
From this reading On his way seeing a thick bush, he threw the case into it--for he was somewhat ashamed of letting his father know the folly of which he had been guilty.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At last he began to think that the knife, which he supposed was his grandmamma's, might be missed and that she would scold him for carrying it away.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading At last he began to think that the knife, which he supposed was his grandmamma's, might be missed and that she would scold him for carrying it away.
round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading "Papa ought to have brought me a different sort of ball, which would not grow thin just because I happen to stick a knife into it," he muttered to himself.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading At last he began to think that the knife, which he supposed was his grandmamma's, might be missed and that she would scold him for carrying it away.
for the reason that
From this reading "Papa ought to have brought me a different sort of ball, which would not grow thin just because I happen to stick a knife into it," he muttered to himself.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Again he threw down what had once been a ball, and stamped on it, and abused it for not doing as he told it.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading At last he began to think that the knife, which he supposed was his grandmamma's, might be missed and that she would scold him for carrying it away.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading "Papa ought to have brought me a different sort of ball, which would not grow thin just because I happen to stick a knife into it," he muttered to himself.
bushnounUS /bʊʃ/
a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems
From this reading On his way seeing a thick bush, he threw the case into it--for he was somewhat ashamed of letting his father know the folly of which he had been guilty.
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading At last he began to think that the knife, which he supposed was his grandmamma's, might be missed and that she would scold him for carrying it away.
an occurrence of something
From this reading On his way seeing a thick bush, he threw the case into it--for he was somewhat ashamed of letting his father know the folly of which he had been guilty.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading "Papa ought to have brought me a different sort of ball, which would not grow thin just because I happen to stick a knife into it," he muttered to himself.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading Again he threw down what had once been a ball, and stamped on it, and abused it for not doing as he told it.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Again he threw down what had once been a ball, and stamped on it, and abused it for not doing as he told it.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading On his way seeing a thick bush, he threw the case into it--for he was somewhat ashamed of letting his father know the folly of which he had been guilty.
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading Taking up the leather therefore, and finding that no one was near, he returned.
the trait of acting stupidly or rashly
From this reading On his way seeing a thick bush, he threw the case into it--for he was somewhat ashamed of letting his father know the folly of which he had been guilty.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Again he threw down what had once been a ball, and stamped on it, and abused it for not doing as he told it.
grandmamma's
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From this reading At last he began to think that the knife, which he supposed was his grandmamma's, might be missed and that she would scold him for carrying it away.
pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading "Papa ought to have brought me a different sort of ball, which would not grow thin just because I happen to stick a knife into it," he muttered to himself.
responsible for or chargeable with a reprehensible act
From this reading On his way seeing a thick bush, he threw the case into it--for he was somewhat ashamed of letting his father know the folly of which he had been guilty.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Again he threw down what had once been a ball, and stamped on it, and abused it for not doing as he told it.
come to pass
From this reading "Papa ought to have brought me a different sort of ball, which would not grow thin just because I happen to stick a knife into it," he muttered to himself.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Papa ought to have brought me a different sort of ball, which would not grow thin just because I happen to stick a knife into it," he muttered to himself.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Papa ought to have brought me a different sort of ball, which would not grow thin just because I happen to stick a knife into it," he muttered to himself.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading At last he began to think that the knife, which he supposed was his grandmamma's, might be missed and that she would scold him for carrying it away.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading "Papa ought to have brought me a different sort of ball, which would not grow thin just because I happen to stick a knife into it," he muttered to himself.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading At last he began to think that the knife, which he supposed was his grandmamma's, might be missed and that she would scold him for carrying it away.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Papa ought to have brought me a different sort of ball, which would not grow thin just because I happen to stick a knife into it," he muttered to himself.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading "Papa ought to have brought me a different sort of ball, which would not grow thin just because I happen to stick a knife into it," he muttered to himself.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Papa ought to have brought me a different sort of ball, which would not grow thin just because I happen to stick a knife into it," he muttered to himself.
and nothing more
From this reading "Papa ought to have brought me a different sort of ball, which would not grow thin just because I happen to stick a knife into it," he muttered to himself.
edge tool used as a cutting instrument; has a pointed blade with a sharp edge and a handle
From this reading "Papa ought to have brought me a different sort of ball, which would not grow thin just because I happen to stick a knife into it," he muttered to himself.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading On his way seeing a thick bush, he threw the case into it--for he was somewhat ashamed of letting his father know the folly of which he had been guilty.
immediately past
From this reading At last he began to think that the knife, which he supposed was his grandmamma's, might be missed and that she would scold him for carrying it away.
leathernounUS /ˈleðər/
an animal skin made smooth and flexible by removing the hair and then tanning
From this reading Taking up the leather therefore, and finding that no one was near, he returned.
property that is leased or rented out or let
From this reading On his way seeing a thick bush, he threw the case into it--for he was somewhat ashamed of letting his father know the folly of which he had been guilty.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Papa ought to have brought me a different sort of ball, which would not grow thin just because I happen to stick a knife into it," he muttered to himself.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading At last he began to think that the knife, which he supposed was his grandmamma's, might be missed and that she would scold him for carrying it away.
not caught with the senses or the mind
From this reading At last he began to think that the knife, which he supposed was his grandmamma's, might be missed and that she would scold him for carrying it away.
past form of “mutter” — talk indistinctly; usually in a low voice
From this reading "Papa ought to have brought me a different sort of ball, which would not grow thin just because I happen to stick a knife into it," he muttered to himself.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Taking up the leather therefore, and finding that no one was near, he returned.
not any; not one
From this reading Taking up the leather therefore, and finding that no one was near, he returned.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Papa ought to have brought me a different sort of ball, which would not grow thin just because I happen to stick a knife into it," he muttered to himself.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Papa ought to have brought me a different sort of ball, which would not grow thin just because I happen to stick a knife into it," he muttered to himself.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Again he threw down what had once been a ball, and stamped on it, and abused it for not doing as he told it.
on one occasion
From this reading Again he threw down what had once been a ball, and stamped on it, and abused it for not doing as he told it.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Taking up the leather therefore, and finding that no one was near, he returned.
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading "Papa ought to have brought me a different sort of ball, which would not grow thin just because I happen to stick a knife into it," he muttered to himself.
an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk
From this reading "Papa ought to have brought me a different sort of ball, which would not grow thin just because I happen to stick a knife into it," he muttered to himself.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Taking up the leather therefore, and finding that no one was near, he returned.
scoldverbUS /skoʊld/
censure severely or angrily
From this reading At last he began to think that the knife, which he supposed was his grandmamma's, might be missed and that she would scold him for carrying it away.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading On his way seeing a thick bush, he threw the case into it--for he was somewhat ashamed of letting his father know the folly of which he had been guilty.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading At last he began to think that the knife, which he supposed was his grandmamma's, might be missed and that she would scold him for carrying it away.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading On his way seeing a thick bush, he threw the case into it--for he was somewhat ashamed of letting his father know the folly of which he had been guilty.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading "Papa ought to have brought me a different sort of ball, which would not grow thin just because I happen to stick a knife into it," he muttered to himself.
stampedverbUS /stæmpt/
past form of “stamp” — walk heavily
From this reading Again he threw down what had once been a ball, and stamped on it, and abused it for not doing as he told it.
put, fix, force, or implant
From this reading "Papa ought to have brought me a different sort of ball, which would not grow thin just because I happen to stick a knife into it," he muttered to himself.
required or under orders
From this reading At last he began to think that the knife, which he supposed was his grandmamma's, might be missed and that she would scold him for carrying it away.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading Taking up the leather therefore, and finding that no one was near, he returned.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading At last he began to think that the knife, which he supposed was his grandmamma's, might be missed and that she would scold him for carrying it away.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading At last he began to think that the knife, which he supposed was his grandmamma's, might be missed and that she would scold him for carrying it away.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading Taking up the leather therefore, and finding that no one was near, he returned.
not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions
From this reading On his way seeing a thick bush, he threw the case into it--for he was somewhat ashamed of letting his father know the folly of which he had been guilty.
Having little thickness or extent.
From this reading "Papa ought to have brought me a different sort of ball, which would not grow thin just because I happen to stick a knife into it," he muttered to himself.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading At last he began to think that the knife, which he supposed was his grandmamma's, might be missed and that she would scold him for carrying it away.
inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading Again he threw down what had once been a ball, and stamped on it, and abused it for not doing as he told it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Papa ought to have brought me a different sort of ball, which would not grow thin just because I happen to stick a knife into it," he muttered to himself.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Again he threw down what had once been a ball, and stamped on it, and abused it for not doing as he told it.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Taking up the leather therefore, and finding that no one was near, he returned.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading At last he began to think that the knife, which he supposed was his grandmamma's, might be missed and that she would scold him for carrying it away.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading On his way seeing a thick bush, he threw the case into it--for he was somewhat ashamed of letting his father know the folly of which he had been guilty.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Again he threw down what had once been a ball, and stamped on it, and abused it for not doing as he told it.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "Papa ought to have brought me a different sort of ball, which would not grow thin just because I happen to stick a knife into it," he muttered to himself.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "Papa ought to have brought me a different sort of ball, which would not grow thin just because I happen to stick a knife into it," he muttered to himself.
