Chapter I

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading “I'm going to make a hundred runs!” cried Willy, as he took up the bat.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading But because he was always on the look-out for any fun or mischief, Father and Mother called him “Wideawake” as well.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading But because he was always on the look-out for any fun or mischief, Father and Mother called him “Wideawake” as well.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading But because he was always on the look-out for any fun or mischief, Father and Mother called him “Wideawake” as well.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading But because he was always on the look-out for any fun or mischief, Father and Mother called him “Wideawake” as well.

nocturnal mouselike mammal with forelimbs modified to form membranous wings and anatomical adaptations for echolocation by which they navigate

From this reading “I'm going to make a hundred runs!” cried Willy, as he took up the bat.

for the reason that

From this reading But because he was always on the look-out for any fun or mischief, Father and Mother called him “Wideawake” as well.

past form of “bowl” — roll (a ball)

From this reading But when he had made ten, Freddy bowled him out, and the other boys were glad it was their turn to go in.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading But when he had made ten, Freddy bowled him out, and the other boys were glad it was their turn to go in.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But because he was always on the look-out for any fun or mischief, Father and Mother called him “Wideawake” as well.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading But because he was always on the look-out for any fun or mischief, Father and Mother called him “Wideawake” as well.

leaping insect; male makes chirping noises by rubbing the forewings together

From this reading One sunny day he and his little friends went out to play cricket.

inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading “I'm going to make a hundred runs!” cried Willy, as he took up the bat.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading One sunny day he and his little friends went out to play cricket.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading But because he was always on the look-out for any fun or mischief, Father and Mother called him “Wideawake” as well.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading But because he was always on the look-out for any fun or mischief, Father and Mother called him “Wideawake” as well.

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From this reading But when he had made ten, Freddy bowled him out, and the other boys were glad it was their turn to go in.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading One sunny day he and his little friends went out to play cricket.

activities that are enjoyable or amusing

From this reading But because he was always on the look-out for any fun or mischief, Father and Mother called him “Wideawake” as well.

showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy

From this reading But when he had made ten, Freddy bowled him out, and the other boys were glad it was their turn to go in.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading But when he had made ten, Freddy bowled him out, and the other boys were glad it was their turn to go in.

the act of departing

From this reading “I'm going to make a hundred runs!” cried Willy, as he took up the bat.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading But when he had made ten, Freddy bowled him out, and the other boys were glad it was their turn to go in.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading But because he was always on the look-out for any fun or mischief, Father and Mother called him “Wideawake” as well.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading But because he was always on the look-out for any fun or mischief, Father and Mother called him “Wideawake” as well.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading His real name was Willy.

ten 10s

From this reading “I'm going to make a hundred runs!” cried Willy, as he took up the bat.

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From this reading “I'm going to make a hundred runs!” cried Willy, as he took up the bat.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading But when he had made ten, Freddy bowled him out, and the other boys were glad it was their turn to go in.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading But when he had made ten, Freddy bowled him out, and the other boys were glad it was their turn to go in.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading One sunny day he and his little friends went out to play cricket.

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From this reading But because he was always on the look-out for any fun or mischief, Father and Mother called him “Wideawake” as well.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading But when he had made ten, Freddy bowled him out, and the other boys were glad it was their turn to go in.

engage in

From this reading “I'm going to make a hundred runs!” cried Willy, as he took up the bat.

reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others

From this reading But because he was always on the look-out for any fun or mischief, Father and Mother called him “Wideawake” as well.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading But because he was always on the look-out for any fun or mischief, Father and Mother called him “Wideawake” as well.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading His real name was Willy.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading But because he was always on the look-out for any fun or mischief, Father and Mother called him “Wideawake” as well.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading One sunny day he and his little friends went out to play cricket.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading But because he was always on the look-out for any fun or mischief, Father and Mother called him “Wideawake” as well.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading But when he had made ten, Freddy bowled him out, and the other boys were glad it was their turn to go in.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading One sunny day he and his little friends went out to play cricket.

participate in games or sport

From this reading One sunny day he and his little friends went out to play cricket.

being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory

From this reading His real name was Willy.

plural of “run” — a score in baseball made by a runner touching all four bases safely

From this reading “I'm going to make a hundred runs!” cried Willy, as he took up the bat.

bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer

From this reading One sunny day he and his little friends went out to play cricket.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading But when he had made ten, Freddy bowled him out, and the other boys were glad it was their turn to go in.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading But because he was always on the look-out for any fun or mischief, Father and Mother called him “Wideawake” as well.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading But when he had made ten, Freddy bowled him out, and the other boys were glad it was their turn to go in.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading One sunny day he and his little friends went out to play cricket.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading “I'm going to make a hundred runs!” cried Willy, as he took up the bat.

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading But when he had made ten, Freddy bowled him out, and the other boys were glad it was their turn to go in.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading “I'm going to make a hundred runs!” cried Willy, as he took up the bat.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading His real name was Willy.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading But because he was always on the look-out for any fun or mischief, Father and Mother called him “Wideawake” as well.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading One sunny day he and his little friends went out to play cricket.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading But when he had made ten, Freddy bowled him out, and the other boys were glad it was their turn to go in.

at the time that

From this reading But when he had made ten, Freddy bowled him out, and the other boys were glad it was their turn to go in.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading But because he was always on the look-out for any fun or mischief, Father and Mother called him “Wideawake” as well.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading His real name was Willy.