used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading His push, as he passed her, had been most rude, but his whispered words seemed a promise of friendship.
anew
From this reading He did not look at her again, as he went around the encampment.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THROUGH THE NIGHT AND THE STORM Ruth did not really know what to think of Roberto, the Gypsy boy.
any person at all
From this reading As for the prisoner, she was scarcely spoken to by anybody.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading He did not look at her again, as he went around the encampment.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading His push, as he passed her, had been most rude, but his whispered words seemed a promise of friendship.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He did not look at her again, as he went around the encampment.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading His push, as he passed her, had been most rude, but his whispered words seemed a promise of friendship.
a youthful male person
From this reading THROUGH THE NIGHT AND THE STORM Ruth did not really know what to think of Roberto, the Gypsy boy.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading His push, as he passed her, had been most rude, but his whispered words seemed a promise of friendship.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading As for the prisoner, she was scarcely spoken to by anybody.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading Roberto seemed a privileged character, and it was not hard to guess that he was Queen Zelaya's favorite grandchild.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading THROUGH THE NIGHT AND THE STORM Ruth did not really know what to think of Roberto, the Gypsy boy.
encampmentnounUS /ɪnˈkæmpmɪnt/
a site where people on holiday can pitch a tent
From this reading He did not look at her again, as he went around the encampment.
something regarded with special favor or liking
From this reading Roberto seemed a privileged character, and it was not hard to guess that he was Queen Zelaya's favorite grandchild.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading As for the prisoner, she was scarcely spoken to by anybody.
the state of being friends (or friendly)
From this reading His push, as he passed her, had been most rude, but his whispered words seemed a promise of friendship.
grandchildnounUS /ˈɡrændtʃaɪld/
a child of your son or daughter
From this reading Roberto seemed a privileged character, and it was not hard to guess that he was Queen Zelaya's favorite grandchild.
expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading Roberto seemed a privileged character, and it was not hard to guess that he was Queen Zelaya's favorite grandchild.
GypsynounUS /ˈdʒɪpsi/
a laborer who moves from place to place as demanded by employment
From this reading THROUGH THE NIGHT AND THE STORM Ruth did not really know what to think of Roberto, the Gypsy boy.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading His push, as he passed her, had been most rude, but his whispered words seemed a promise of friendship.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading Roberto seemed a privileged character, and it was not hard to guess that he was Queen Zelaya's favorite grandchild.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His push, as he passed her, had been most rude, but his whispered words seemed a promise of friendship.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading His push, as he passed her, had been most rude, but his whispered words seemed a promise of friendship.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His push, as he passed her, had been most rude, but his whispered words seemed a promise of friendship.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Roberto seemed a privileged character, and it was not hard to guess that he was Queen Zelaya's favorite grandchild.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading THROUGH THE NIGHT AND THE STORM Ruth did not really know what to think of Roberto, the Gypsy boy.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He did not look at her again, as he went around the encampment.
used to form the superlative
From this reading His push, as he passed her, had been most rude, but his whispered words seemed a promise of friendship.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading THROUGH THE NIGHT AND THE STORM Ruth did not really know what to think of Roberto, the Gypsy boy.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THROUGH THE NIGHT AND THE STORM Ruth did not really know what to think of Roberto, the Gypsy boy.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THROUGH THE NIGHT AND THE STORM Ruth did not really know what to think of Roberto, the Gypsy boy.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading His push, as he passed her, had been most rude, but his whispered words seemed a promise of friendship.
a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading As for the prisoner, she was scarcely spoken to by anybody.
privilegedadjectiveUS /ˈprɪvlədʒd/
blessed with privileges
From this reading Roberto seemed a privileged character, and it was not hard to guess that he was Queen Zelaya's favorite grandchild.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading His push, as he passed her, had been most rude, but his whispered words seemed a promise of friendship.
pushverbUS /pʊʃ/
move with force
From this reading His push, as he passed her, had been most rude, but his whispered words seemed a promise of friendship.
the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites; its function is to lay eggs
From this reading Roberto seemed a privileged character, and it was not hard to guess that he was Queen Zelaya's favorite grandchild.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading THROUGH THE NIGHT AND THE STORM Ruth did not really know what to think of Roberto, the Gypsy boy.
Roberto
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From this reading THROUGH THE NIGHT AND THE STORM Ruth did not really know what to think of Roberto, the Gypsy boy.
socially incorrect in behavior
From this reading His push, as he passed her, had been most rude, but his whispered words seemed a promise of friendship.
United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)
From this reading THROUGH THE NIGHT AND THE STORM Ruth did not really know what to think of Roberto, the Gypsy boy.
only a very short time before
From this reading As for the prisoner, she was scarcely spoken to by anybody.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading His push, as he passed her, had been most rude, but his whispered words seemed a promise of friendship.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As for the prisoner, she was scarcely spoken to by anybody.
uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination
From this reading As for the prisoner, she was scarcely spoken to by anybody.
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading THROUGH THE NIGHT AND THE STORM Ruth did not really know what to think of Roberto, the Gypsy boy.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Roberto seemed a privileged character, and it was not hard to guess that he was Queen Zelaya's favorite grandchild.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THROUGH THE NIGHT AND THE STORM Ruth did not really know what to think of Roberto, the Gypsy boy.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading THROUGH THE NIGHT AND THE STORM Ruth did not really know what to think of Roberto, the Gypsy boy.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading THROUGH THE NIGHT AND THE STORM Ruth did not really know what to think of Roberto, the Gypsy boy.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THROUGH THE NIGHT AND THE STORM Ruth did not really know what to think of Roberto, the Gypsy boy.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Roberto seemed a privileged character, and it was not hard to guess that he was Queen Zelaya's favorite grandchild.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He did not look at her again, as he went around the encampment.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading THROUGH THE NIGHT AND THE STORM Ruth did not really know what to think of Roberto, the Gypsy boy.
spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords
From this reading His push, as he passed her, had been most rude, but his whispered words seemed a promise of friendship.
the words that are spoken
From this reading His push, as he passed her, had been most rude, but his whispered words seemed a promise of friendship.
Zelaya's
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From this reading Roberto seemed a privileged character, and it was not hard to guess that he was Queen Zelaya's favorite grandchild.
