used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But that evening Skippy after a long searching through bookcases said with a worried air:
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading But that evening Skippy after a long searching through bookcases said with a worried air:
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading But that evening Skippy after a long searching through bookcases said with a worried air:
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading SUDDEN INTEREST IN THE BIBLE SNORKY GREEN had experienced so many shocks in his intimate contact with his chum's imagination that he had come to believe the future could hold no surprises for him.
the sacred writings of the Christian religions
From this reading SUDDEN INTEREST IN THE BIBLE SNORKY GREEN had experienced so many shocks in his intimate contact with his chum's imagination that he had come to believe the future could hold no surprises for him.
bookcasesnounUS /ˈbʊkkeɪsɪz/
plural of “bookcase” — a piece of furniture with shelves for storing books
From this reading But that evening Skippy after a long searching through bookcases said with a worried air:
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But that evening Skippy after a long searching through bookcases said with a worried air:
chum's
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From this reading SUDDEN INTEREST IN THE BIBLE SNORKY GREEN had experienced so many shocks in his intimate contact with his chum's imagination that he had come to believe the future could hold no surprises for him.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading SUDDEN INTEREST IN THE BIBLE SNORKY GREEN had experienced so many shocks in his intimate contact with his chum's imagination that he had come to believe the future could hold no surprises for him.
contactnounUS /ˈkɑːntækt/
close interaction
From this reading SUDDEN INTEREST IN THE BIBLE SNORKY GREEN had experienced so many shocks in his intimate contact with his chum's imagination that he had come to believe the future could hold no surprises for him.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading SUDDEN INTEREST IN THE BIBLE SNORKY GREEN had experienced so many shocks in his intimate contact with his chum's imagination that he had come to believe the future could hold no surprises for him.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "I say, Snorky, where do you keep the Bible?"
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading But that evening Skippy after a long searching through bookcases said with a worried air:
having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation
From this reading SUDDEN INTEREST IN THE BIBLE SNORKY GREEN had experienced so many shocks in his intimate contact with his chum's imagination that he had come to believe the future could hold no surprises for him.
faintlyadverbUS /ˈfeɪntli/
to a faint degree or weakly perceived
From this reading "The--the Bible?" said Snorky faintly.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading SUDDEN INTEREST IN THE BIBLE SNORKY GREEN had experienced so many shocks in his intimate contact with his chum's imagination that he had come to believe the future could hold no surprises for him.
yet to be or coming
From this reading SUDDEN INTEREST IN THE BIBLE SNORKY GREEN had experienced so many shocks in his intimate contact with his chum's imagination that he had come to believe the future could hold no surprises for him.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading SUDDEN INTEREST IN THE BIBLE SNORKY GREEN had experienced so many shocks in his intimate contact with his chum's imagination that he had come to believe the future could hold no surprises for him.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading SUDDEN INTEREST IN THE BIBLE SNORKY GREEN had experienced so many shocks in his intimate contact with his chum's imagination that he had come to believe the future could hold no surprises for him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading SUDDEN INTEREST IN THE BIBLE SNORKY GREEN had experienced so many shocks in his intimate contact with his chum's imagination that he had come to believe the future could hold no surprises for him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading SUDDEN INTEREST IN THE BIBLE SNORKY GREEN had experienced so many shocks in his intimate contact with his chum's imagination that he had come to believe the future could hold no surprises for him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading SUDDEN INTEREST IN THE BIBLE SNORKY GREEN had experienced so many shocks in his intimate contact with his chum's imagination that he had come to believe the future could hold no surprises for him.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading SUDDEN INTEREST IN THE BIBLE SNORKY GREEN had experienced so many shocks in his intimate contact with his chum's imagination that he had come to believe the future could hold no surprises for him.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I say, Snorky, where do you keep the Bible?"
the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses
From this reading SUDDEN INTEREST IN THE BIBLE SNORKY GREEN had experienced so many shocks in his intimate contact with his chum's imagination that he had come to believe the future could hold no surprises for him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading SUDDEN INTEREST IN THE BIBLE SNORKY GREEN had experienced so many shocks in his intimate contact with his chum's imagination that he had come to believe the future could hold no surprises for him.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading SUDDEN INTEREST IN THE BIBLE SNORKY GREEN had experienced so many shocks in his intimate contact with his chum's imagination that he had come to believe the future could hold no surprises for him.
marked by close acquaintance, association, or familiarity
From this reading SUDDEN INTEREST IN THE BIBLE SNORKY GREEN had experienced so many shocks in his intimate contact with his chum's imagination that he had come to believe the future could hold no surprises for him.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading "I say, Snorky, where do you keep the Bible?"
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading But that evening Skippy after a long searching through bookcases said with a worried air:
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading SUDDEN INTEREST IN THE BIBLE SNORKY GREEN had experienced so many shocks in his intimate contact with his chum's imagination that he had come to believe the future could hold no surprises for him.
not any; not one
From this reading SUDDEN INTEREST IN THE BIBLE SNORKY GREEN had experienced so many shocks in his intimate contact with his chum's imagination that he had come to believe the future could hold no surprises for him.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading But that evening Skippy after a long searching through bookcases said with a worried air:
express in words
From this reading "I say, Snorky, where do you keep the Bible?"
searchingadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrtʃɪŋ/
diligent and thorough in inquiry or investigation
From this reading But that evening Skippy after a long searching through bookcases said with a worried air:
shocksnounUS /ʃɑːks/
plural of “shock” — the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally
From this reading SUDDEN INTEREST IN THE BIBLE SNORKY GREEN had experienced so many shocks in his intimate contact with his chum's imagination that he had come to believe the future could hold no surprises for him.
Skippy
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From this reading But that evening Skippy after a long searching through bookcases said with a worried air:
SNORKY
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From this reading SUDDEN INTEREST IN THE BIBLE SNORKY GREEN had experienced so many shocks in his intimate contact with his chum's imagination that he had come to believe the future could hold no surprises for him.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading SUDDEN INTEREST IN THE BIBLE SNORKY GREEN had experienced so many shocks in his intimate contact with his chum's imagination that he had come to believe the future could hold no surprises for him.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading SUDDEN INTEREST IN THE BIBLE SNORKY GREEN had experienced so many shocks in his intimate contact with his chum's imagination that he had come to believe the future could hold no surprises for him.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading "Sure, the Bible."
surprisesnounUS /sərˈpraɪzɪz/
plural of “surprise” — the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading SUDDEN INTEREST IN THE BIBLE SNORKY GREEN had experienced so many shocks in his intimate contact with his chum's imagination that he had come to believe the future could hold no surprises for him.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading SUDDEN INTEREST IN THE BIBLE SNORKY GREEN had experienced so many shocks in his intimate contact with his chum's imagination that he had come to believe the future could hold no surprises for him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SUDDEN INTEREST IN THE BIBLE SNORKY GREEN had experienced so many shocks in his intimate contact with his chum's imagination that he had come to believe the future could hold no surprises for him.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading But that evening Skippy after a long searching through bookcases said with a worried air:
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading SUDDEN INTEREST IN THE BIBLE SNORKY GREEN had experienced so many shocks in his intimate contact with his chum's imagination that he had come to believe the future could hold no surprises for him.
in or at the place that
From this reading "I say, Snorky, where do you keep the Bible?"
in the company of; together with
From this reading SUDDEN INTEREST IN THE BIBLE SNORKY GREEN had experienced so many shocks in his intimate contact with his chum's imagination that he had come to believe the future could hold no surprises for him.
worriedadjectiveUS /ˈwɜːrid/
afflicted with or marked by anxious uneasiness or trouble or grief
From this reading But that evening Skippy after a long searching through bookcases said with a worried air:
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I say, Snorky, where do you keep the Bible?"
