used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Isn’t it a story about a boy who goes out into the world?”
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Isn’t it a story about a boy who goes out into the world?”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “The story is about”—Pelle bethought himself a moment; “the story is about the birth of Christ,” he said quickly, and then blushed a deep red at his own audacity.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But the others looked disappointed, and settled themselves decently and stared at the floor, as though they had been in church.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “The story is about”—Pelle bethought himself a moment; “the story is about the birth of Christ,” he said quickly, and then blushed a deep red at his own audacity.
audacitynounUS /ɑːˈdæs.ə.t̬i/
A willingness to take bold risks; insolent and daring boldness that defies all authority.
From this reading “The story is about”—Pelle bethought himself a moment; “the story is about the birth of Christ,” he said quickly, and then blushed a deep red at his own audacity.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading But the others looked disappointed, and settled themselves decently and stared at the floor, as though they had been in church.
bethought
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From this reading “The story is about”—Pelle bethought himself a moment; “the story is about the birth of Christ,” he said quickly, and then blushed a deep red at his own audacity.
the time when something begins (especially life)
From this reading “The story is about”—Pelle bethought himself a moment; “the story is about the birth of Christ,” he said quickly, and then blushed a deep red at his own audacity.
blushedverbUS /blʌʃt/
past form of “blush” — turn red, as if in embarrassment or shame
From this reading “The story is about”—Pelle bethought himself a moment; “the story is about the birth of Christ,” he said quickly, and then blushed a deep red at his own audacity.
a youthful male person
From this reading Isn’t it a story about a boy who goes out into the world?”
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “Yes, but then one can’t enjoy it when it comes out right.
can't
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From this reading “Yes, but then one can’t enjoy it when it comes out right.
a young person of either sex
From this reading “You’ll know that when you hear it, my child,” said the old night- watchman.
a teacher and prophet born in Bethlehem and active in Nazareth; his life and sermons form the basis for Christianity (circa 4 BC - AD 29)
From this reading “The story is about”—Pelle bethought himself a moment; “the story is about the birth of Christ,” he said quickly, and then blushed a deep red at his own audacity.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading But the others looked disappointed, and settled themselves decently and stared at the floor, as though they had been in church.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading “Yes, but then one can’t enjoy it when it comes out right.
decentlyadverbUS /ˈdiːsəntli/
in a decent manner
From this reading But the others looked disappointed, and settled themselves decently and stared at the floor, as though they had been in church.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading “The story is about”—Pelle bethought himself a moment; “the story is about the birth of Christ,” he said quickly, and then blushed a deep red at his own audacity.
disappointingly unsuccessful
From this reading But the others looked disappointed, and settled themselves decently and stared at the floor, as though they had been in church.
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading “Yes, but then one can’t enjoy it when it comes out right.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading But the others looked disappointed, and settled themselves decently and stared at the floor, as though they had been in church.
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading Isn’t it a story about a boy who goes out into the world?”
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But the others looked disappointed, and settled themselves decently and stared at the floor, as though they had been in church.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “The story is about”—Pelle bethought himself a moment; “the story is about the birth of Christ,” he said quickly, and then blushed a deep red at his own audacity.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading “You’ll know that when you hear it, my child,” said the old night- watchman.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading “The story is about”—Pelle bethought himself a moment; “the story is about the birth of Christ,” he said quickly, and then blushed a deep red at his own audacity.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “The story is about”—Pelle bethought himself a moment; “the story is about the birth of Christ,” he said quickly, and then blushed a deep red at his own audacity.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But the others looked disappointed, and settled themselves decently and stared at the floor, as though they had been in church.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Isn’t it a story about a boy who goes out into the world?”
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “The story is about”—Pelle bethought himself a moment; “the story is about the birth of Christ,” he said quickly, and then blushed a deep red at his own audacity.
Isn't
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From this reading Isn’t it a story about a boy who goes out into the world?”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “You’ll know that when you hear it, my child,” said the old night- watchman.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading “You’ll know that when you hear it, my child,” said the old night- watchman.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading But the others looked disappointed, and settled themselves decently and stared at the floor, as though they had been in church.
a particular point in time
From this reading “The story is about”—Pelle bethought himself a moment; “the story is about the birth of Christ,” he said quickly, and then blushed a deep red at his own audacity.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “You’ll know that when you hear it, my child,” said the old night- watchman.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading “You’ll know that when you hear it, my child,” said the old night- watchman.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “The story is about”—Pelle bethought himself a moment; “the story is about the birth of Christ,” he said quickly, and then blushed a deep red at his own audacity.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading “You’ll know that when you hear it, my child,” said the old night- watchman.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “Yes, but then one can’t enjoy it when it comes out right.
others
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From this reading But the others looked disappointed, and settled themselves decently and stared at the floor, as though they had been in church.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading “Yes, but then one can’t enjoy it when it comes out right.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading “The story is about”—Pelle bethought himself a moment; “the story is about the birth of Christ,” he said quickly, and then blushed a deep red at his own audacity.
Pelle
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From this reading “The story is about”—Pelle bethought himself a moment; “the story is about the birth of Christ,” he said quickly, and then blushed a deep red at his own audacity.
with speed
From this reading “The story is about”—Pelle bethought himself a moment; “the story is about the birth of Christ,” he said quickly, and then blushed a deep red at his own audacity.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading “The story is about”—Pelle bethought himself a moment; “the story is about the birth of Christ,” he said quickly, and then blushed a deep red at his own audacity.
precisely, exactly
From this reading “Yes, but then one can’t enjoy it when it comes out right.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “You’ll know that when you hear it, my child,” said the old night- watchman.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading But the others looked disappointed, and settled themselves decently and stared at the floor, as though they had been in church.
past form of “stare” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading But the others looked disappointed, and settled themselves decently and stared at the floor, as though they had been in church.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading Isn’t it a story about a boy who goes out into the world?”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “You’ll know that when you hear it, my child,” said the old night- watchman.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “You’ll know that when you hear it, my child,” said the old night- watchman.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading But the others looked disappointed, and settled themselves decently and stared at the floor, as though they had been in church.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading “Yes, but then one can’t enjoy it when it comes out right.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But the others looked disappointed, and settled themselves decently and stared at the floor, as though they had been in church.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading But the others looked disappointed, and settled themselves decently and stared at the floor, as though they had been in church.
watchmannounUS /ˈwɑːtʃmən/
a guard who keeps watch
From this reading “You’ll know that when you hear it, my child,” said the old night- watchman.
at the time that
From this reading “You’ll know that when you hear it, my child,” said the old night- watchman.
which person or people
From this reading Isn’t it a story about a boy who goes out into the world?”
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Isn’t it a story about a boy who goes out into the world?”
an affirmative
From this reading “Yes, but then one can’t enjoy it when it comes out right.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “You’ll know that when you hear it, my child,” said the old night- watchman.
You'll
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From this reading “You’ll know that when you hear it, my child,” said the old night- watchman.
