used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A gentleman, who was sitting near Bobby when he made the remark which the colored boy had misunderstood, interfered to free him from blame, and probably all unpleasant feelings might have been saved, if Tom's zeal had been properly directed.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading A gentleman, who was sitting near Bobby when he made the remark which the colored boy had misunderstood, interfered to free him from blame, and probably all unpleasant feelings might have been saved, if Tom's zeal had been properly directed.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading IN WHICH BOBBY FINDS "IT IS AN ILL WIND THAT BLOWS NO ONE ANY GOOD."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A gentleman, who was sitting near Bobby when he made the remark which the colored boy had misunderstood, interfered to free him from blame, and probably all unpleasant feelings might have been saved, if Tom's zeal had been properly directed.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading IN WHICH BOBBY FINDS "IT IS AN ILL WIND THAT BLOWS NO ONE ANY GOOD."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As it was, the waiter retired with his bell, vowing vengeance upon his assailant.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "How came you here, Tom?" asked Bobby, when the excitement had subsided.
assailantnounUS /əˈseɪlənt/
someone who attacks
From this reading As it was, the waiter retired with his bell, vowing vengeance upon his assailant.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading A gentleman, who was sitting near Bobby when he made the remark which the colored boy had misunderstood, interfered to free him from blame, and probably all unpleasant feelings might have been saved, if Tom's zeal had been properly directed.
a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading As it was, the waiter retired with his bell, vowing vengeance upon his assailant.
put or pin the blame on
From this reading A gentleman, who was sitting near Bobby when he made the remark which the colored boy had misunderstood, interfered to free him from blame, and probably all unpleasant feelings might have been saved, if Tom's zeal had been properly directed.
plural of “blow” — a powerful stroke with the fist or a weapon
From this reading IN WHICH BOBBY FINDS "IT IS AN ILL WIND THAT BLOWS NO ONE ANY GOOD."
BOBBYnounUS /ˈbɑːbi/
an informal term for a British policeman
From this reading IN WHICH BOBBY FINDS "IT IS AN ILL WIND THAT BLOWS NO ONE ANY GOOD."
a youthful male person
From this reading A gentleman, who was sitting near Bobby when he made the remark which the colored boy had misunderstood, interfered to free him from blame, and probably all unpleasant feelings might have been saved, if Tom's zeal had been properly directed.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "How came you here, Tom?" asked Bobby, when the excitement had subsided.
coloredadjectiveUS /ˈkʌlərd/
having color or a certain color; sometimes used in combination
From this reading A gentleman, who was sitting near Bobby when he made the remark which the colored boy had misunderstood, interfered to free him from blame, and probably all unpleasant feelings might have been saved, if Tom's zeal had been properly directed.
(often used in combination) having a specified direction
From this reading A gentleman, who was sitting near Bobby when he made the remark which the colored boy had misunderstood, interfered to free him from blame, and probably all unpleasant feelings might have been saved, if Tom's zeal had been properly directed.
don't
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From this reading "You don't get rid of me so easily," replied Tom, laughing.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading "You don't get rid of me so easily," replied Tom, laughing.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading "How came you here, Tom?" asked Bobby, when the excitement had subsided.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading A gentleman, who was sitting near Bobby when he made the remark which the colored boy had misunderstood, interfered to free him from blame, and probably all unpleasant feelings might have been saved, if Tom's zeal had been properly directed.
plural of “find” — a productive insight
From this reading IN WHICH BOBBY FINDS "IT IS AN ILL WIND THAT BLOWS NO ONE ANY GOOD."
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading A gentleman, who was sitting near Bobby when he made the remark which the colored boy had misunderstood, interfered to free him from blame, and probably all unpleasant feelings might have been saved, if Tom's zeal had been properly directed.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A gentleman, who was sitting near Bobby when he made the remark which the colored boy had misunderstood, interfered to free him from blame, and probably all unpleasant feelings might have been saved, if Tom's zeal had been properly directed.
a man of refinement
From this reading A gentleman, who was sitting near Bobby when he made the remark which the colored boy had misunderstood, interfered to free him from blame, and probably all unpleasant feelings might have been saved, if Tom's zeal had been properly directed.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "You don't get rid of me so easily," replied Tom, laughing.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading IN WHICH BOBBY FINDS "IT IS AN ILL WIND THAT BLOWS NO ONE ANY GOOD."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A gentleman, who was sitting near Bobby when he made the remark which the colored boy had misunderstood, interfered to free him from blame, and probably all unpleasant feelings might have been saved, if Tom's zeal had been properly directed.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading A gentleman, who was sitting near Bobby when he made the remark which the colored boy had misunderstood, interfered to free him from blame, and probably all unpleasant feelings might have been saved, if Tom's zeal had been properly directed.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A gentleman, who was sitting near Bobby when he made the remark which the colored boy had misunderstood, interfered to free him from blame, and probably all unpleasant feelings might have been saved, if Tom's zeal had been properly directed.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "How came you here, Tom?" asked Bobby, when the excitement had subsided.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A gentleman, who was sitting near Bobby when he made the remark which the colored boy had misunderstood, interfered to free him from blame, and probably all unpleasant feelings might have been saved, if Tom's zeal had been properly directed.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading As it was, the waiter retired with his bell, vowing vengeance upon his assailant.
How
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From this reading "How came you here, Tom?" asked Bobby, when the excitement had subsided.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading A gentleman, who was sitting near Bobby when he made the remark which the colored boy had misunderstood, interfered to free him from blame, and probably all unpleasant feelings might have been saved, if Tom's zeal had been properly directed.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading IN WHICH BOBBY FINDS "IT IS AN ILL WIND THAT BLOWS NO ONE ANY GOOD."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN WHICH BOBBY FINDS "IT IS AN ILL WIND THAT BLOWS NO ONE ANY GOOD."
interferedverbUS /ˌɪntərˈfɪrd/
past form of “interfere” — come between so as to be hindrance or obstacle
From this reading A gentleman, who was sitting near Bobby when he made the remark which the colored boy had misunderstood, interfered to free him from blame, and probably all unpleasant feelings might have been saved, if Tom's zeal had been properly directed.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading IN WHICH BOBBY FINDS "IT IS AN ILL WIND THAT BLOWS NO ONE ANY GOOD."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading IN WHICH BOBBY FINDS "IT IS AN ILL WIND THAT BLOWS NO ONE ANY GOOD."
showing or feeling mirth or pleasure or happiness
From this reading "You don't get rid of me so easily," replied Tom, laughing.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading A gentleman, who was sitting near Bobby when he made the remark which the colored boy had misunderstood, interfered to free him from blame, and probably all unpleasant feelings might have been saved, if Tom's zeal had been properly directed.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "You don't get rid of me so easily," replied Tom, laughing.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading A gentleman, who was sitting near Bobby when he made the remark which the colored boy had misunderstood, interfered to free him from blame, and probably all unpleasant feelings might have been saved, if Tom's zeal had been properly directed.
misunderstoodadjectiveUS /ˌmɪsəndərˈstʊd/
wrongly understood
From this reading A gentleman, who was sitting near Bobby when he made the remark which the colored boy had misunderstood, interfered to free him from blame, and probably all unpleasant feelings might have been saved, if Tom's zeal had been properly directed.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading A gentleman, who was sitting near Bobby when he made the remark which the colored boy had misunderstood, interfered to free him from blame, and probably all unpleasant feelings might have been saved, if Tom's zeal had been properly directed.
not any; not one
From this reading IN WHICH BOBBY FINDS "IT IS AN ILL WIND THAT BLOWS NO ONE ANY GOOD."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "You don't get rid of me so easily," replied Tom, laughing.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading IN WHICH BOBBY FINDS "IT IS AN ILL WIND THAT BLOWS NO ONE ANY GOOD."
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading A gentleman, who was sitting near Bobby when he made the remark which the colored boy had misunderstood, interfered to free him from blame, and probably all unpleasant feelings might have been saved, if Tom's zeal had been properly directed.
in the right manner; correctly; suitably
From this reading A gentleman, who was sitting near Bobby when he made the remark which the colored boy had misunderstood, interfered to free him from blame, and probably all unpleasant feelings might have been saved, if Tom's zeal had been properly directed.
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading A gentleman, who was sitting near Bobby when he made the remark which the colored boy had misunderstood, interfered to free him from blame, and probably all unpleasant feelings might have been saved, if Tom's zeal had been properly directed.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "You don't get rid of me so easily," replied Tom, laughing.
no longer active in your work or profession
From this reading As it was, the waiter retired with his bell, vowing vengeance upon his assailant.
relieve from
From this reading "You don't get rid of me so easily," replied Tom, laughing.
rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin
From this reading A gentleman, who was sitting near Bobby when he made the remark which the colored boy had misunderstood, interfered to free him from blame, and probably all unpleasant feelings might have been saved, if Tom's zeal had been properly directed.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading A gentleman, who was sitting near Bobby when he made the remark which the colored boy had misunderstood, interfered to free him from blame, and probably all unpleasant feelings might have been saved, if Tom's zeal had been properly directed.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "You don't get rid of me so easily," replied Tom, laughing.
subsidedverbUS /səbˈsaɪdɪd/
past form of “subside” — wear off or die down
From this reading "How came you here, Tom?" asked Bobby, when the excitement had subsided.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading IN WHICH BOBBY FINDS "IT IS AN ILL WIND THAT BLOWS NO ONE ANY GOOD."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A gentleman, who was sitting near Bobby when he made the remark which the colored boy had misunderstood, interfered to free him from blame, and probably all unpleasant feelings might have been saved, if Tom's zeal had been properly directed.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A gentleman, who was sitting near Bobby when he made the remark which the colored boy had misunderstood, interfered to free him from blame, and probably all unpleasant feelings might have been saved, if Tom's zeal had been properly directed.
male cat
From this reading "How came you here, Tom?" asked Bobby, when the excitement had subsided.
Tom'snounUS /tɑːmz/
possessive form of “tom” — male cat
From this reading A gentleman, who was sitting near Bobby when he made the remark which the colored boy had misunderstood, interfered to free him from blame, and probably all unpleasant feelings might have been saved, if Tom's zeal had been properly directed.
unpleasantadjectiveUS /ənˈplezənt/
offensive or disagreeable; causing discomfort or unhappiness
From this reading A gentleman, who was sitting near Bobby when he made the remark which the colored boy had misunderstood, interfered to free him from blame, and probably all unpleasant feelings might have been saved, if Tom's zeal had been properly directed.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading As it was, the waiter retired with his bell, vowing vengeance upon his assailant.
the act of taking revenge (harming someone in retaliation for something harmful that they have done) especially in the next life
From this reading As it was, the waiter retired with his bell, vowing vengeance upon his assailant.
vowingverbUS /ˈvaʊɪŋ/
-ing form of “vow” — make a vow; promise
From this reading As it was, the waiter retired with his bell, vowing vengeance upon his assailant.
waiternounUS /ˈweɪtər/
a person whose occupation is to serve at table (as in a restaurant)
From this reading As it was, the waiter retired with his bell, vowing vengeance upon his assailant.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A gentleman, who was sitting near Bobby when he made the remark which the colored boy had misunderstood, interfered to free him from blame, and probably all unpleasant feelings might have been saved, if Tom's zeal had been properly directed.
at the time that
From this reading A gentleman, who was sitting near Bobby when he made the remark which the colored boy had misunderstood, interfered to free him from blame, and probably all unpleasant feelings might have been saved, if Tom's zeal had been properly directed.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading IN WHICH BOBBY FINDS "IT IS AN ILL WIND THAT BLOWS NO ONE ANY GOOD."
which person or people
From this reading A gentleman, who was sitting near Bobby when he made the remark which the colored boy had misunderstood, interfered to free him from blame, and probably all unpleasant feelings might have been saved, if Tom's zeal had been properly directed.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading IN WHICH BOBBY FINDS "IT IS AN ILL WIND THAT BLOWS NO ONE ANY GOOD."
in the company of; together with
From this reading As it was, the waiter retired with his bell, vowing vengeance upon his assailant.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "How came you here, Tom?" asked Bobby, when the excitement had subsided.
zealnounUS /ziːl/
a feeling of strong eagerness (usually in favor of a person or cause)
From this reading A gentleman, who was sitting near Bobby when he made the remark which the colored boy had misunderstood, interfered to free him from blame, and probably all unpleasant feelings might have been saved, if Tom's zeal had been properly directed.
