used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading DAVIE’S PANAL HUNT: AND WHAT CAME OF IT Davie was really getting to be quite a chunk of a boy.
actionsnounUS /ˈækʃənz/
plural of “action” — something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading No matter how much he differed from the others, he never saw any reason for concealing his opinions or denying his actions.
in addition
From this reading He was different from Delbert,--more square and solid of build, of quieter and calmer temperament too, slower in his motions and also in his thought and speech.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading DAVIE’S PANAL HUNT: AND WHAT CAME OF IT Davie was really getting to be quite a chunk of a boy.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading In features he resembled Esther more than any of the others.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading DAVIE’S PANAL HUNT: AND WHAT CAME OF IT Davie was really getting to be quite a chunk of a boy.
a youthful male person
From this reading DAVIE’S PANAL HUNT: AND WHAT CAME OF IT Davie was really getting to be quite a chunk of a boy.
make by combining materials and parts
From this reading He was different from Delbert,--more square and solid of build, of quieter and calmer temperament too, slower in his motions and also in his thought and speech.
calmeradjectiveUS /ˈkɑːmər/
comparative of “calm” — not agitated; without losing self-possession
From this reading He was different from Delbert,--more square and solid of build, of quieter and calmer temperament too, slower in his motions and also in his thought and speech.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading DAVIE’S PANAL HUNT: AND WHAT CAME OF IT Davie was really getting to be quite a chunk of a boy.
chunknounUS /tʃʌŋk/
a compact mass
From this reading DAVIE’S PANAL HUNT: AND WHAT CAME OF IT Davie was really getting to be quite a chunk of a boy.
concealingnounUS /kənˈsiːlɪŋ/
the activity of keeping something secret
From this reading No matter how much he differed from the others, he never saw any reason for concealing his opinions or denying his actions.
Davie
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From this reading DAVIE’S PANAL HUNT: AND WHAT CAME OF IT Davie was really getting to be quite a chunk of a boy.
DAVIE'S
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From this reading DAVIE’S PANAL HUNT: AND WHAT CAME OF IT Davie was really getting to be quite a chunk of a boy.
Delbert
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From this reading He was different from Delbert,--more square and solid of build, of quieter and calmer temperament too, slower in his motions and also in his thought and speech.
denyingverbUS /dɪˈnaɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “deny” — declare untrue; contradict
From this reading No matter how much he differed from the others, he never saw any reason for concealing his opinions or denying his actions.
differedverbUS /ˈdɪfərd/
past form of “differ” — be different
From this reading No matter how much he differed from the others, he never saw any reason for concealing his opinions or denying his actions.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading He was different from Delbert,--more square and solid of build, of quieter and calmer temperament too, slower in his motions and also in his thought and speech.
EsthernounUS /ˈestər/
(Old Testament) a beautiful Jewess chosen by the king of Persia to be his queen; she stopped a plot to massacre all the Jews in Persia (an event celebrated by Jews as the feast of Purim)
From this reading In features he resembled Esther more than any of the others.
plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading In features he resembled Esther more than any of the others.
a boy or man
From this reading He was a very straightforward little fellow.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading No matter how much he differed from the others, he never saw any reason for concealing his opinions or denying his actions.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He was different from Delbert,--more square and solid of build, of quieter and calmer temperament too, slower in his motions and also in his thought and speech.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading DAVIE’S PANAL HUNT: AND WHAT CAME OF IT Davie was really getting to be quite a chunk of a boy.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was different from Delbert,--more square and solid of build, of quieter and calmer temperament too, slower in his motions and also in his thought and speech.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He was different from Delbert,--more square and solid of build, of quieter and calmer temperament too, slower in his motions and also in his thought and speech.
how
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From this reading No matter how much he differed from the others, he never saw any reason for concealing his opinions or denying his actions.
pursue for food or sport (as of wild animals)
From this reading DAVIE’S PANAL HUNT: AND WHAT CAME OF IT Davie was really getting to be quite a chunk of a boy.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He was different from Delbert,--more square and solid of build, of quieter and calmer temperament too, slower in his motions and also in his thought and speech.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading DAVIE’S PANAL HUNT: AND WHAT CAME OF IT Davie was really getting to be quite a chunk of a boy.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He was a very straightforward little fellow.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading No matter how much he differed from the others, he never saw any reason for concealing his opinions or denying his actions.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He was different from Delbert,--more square and solid of build, of quieter and calmer temperament too, slower in his motions and also in his thought and speech.
motionsnounUS /ˈmoʊʃənz/
plural of “motion” — the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals
From this reading He was different from Delbert,--more square and solid of build, of quieter and calmer temperament too, slower in his motions and also in his thought and speech.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading No matter how much he differed from the others, he never saw any reason for concealing his opinions or denying his actions.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading No matter how much he differed from the others, he never saw any reason for concealing his opinions or denying his actions.
not any; not one
From this reading No matter how much he differed from the others, he never saw any reason for concealing his opinions or denying his actions.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading DAVIE’S PANAL HUNT: AND WHAT CAME OF IT Davie was really getting to be quite a chunk of a boy.
opinionsnounUS /əˈpɪnjənz/
plural of “opinion” — a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading No matter how much he differed from the others, he never saw any reason for concealing his opinions or denying his actions.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading No matter how much he differed from the others, he never saw any reason for concealing his opinions or denying his actions.
others
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From this reading In features he resembled Esther more than any of the others.
PANAL
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From this reading DAVIE’S PANAL HUNT: AND WHAT CAME OF IT Davie was really getting to be quite a chunk of a boy.
quieteradjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪətər/
comparative of “quiet” — characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading He was different from Delbert,--more square and solid of build, of quieter and calmer temperament too, slower in his motions and also in his thought and speech.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading DAVIE’S PANAL HUNT: AND WHAT CAME OF IT Davie was really getting to be quite a chunk of a boy.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading DAVIE’S PANAL HUNT: AND WHAT CAME OF IT Davie was really getting to be quite a chunk of a boy.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading No matter how much he differed from the others, he never saw any reason for concealing his opinions or denying his actions.
resembledverbUS /rɪˈzembəld/
past form of “resemble” — appear like; be similar or bear a likeness to
From this reading In features he resembled Esther more than any of the others.
cut with a saw
From this reading No matter how much he differed from the others, he never saw any reason for concealing his opinions or denying his actions.
sloweradverbUS /ˈsloʊər/
more slowly
From this reading He was different from Delbert,--more square and solid of build, of quieter and calmer temperament too, slower in his motions and also in his thought and speech.
solidadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːləd/
characterized by good substantial quality
From this reading He was different from Delbert,--more square and solid of build, of quieter and calmer temperament too, slower in his motions and also in his thought and speech.
the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience
From this reading He was different from Delbert,--more square and solid of build, of quieter and calmer temperament too, slower in his motions and also in his thought and speech.
make square
From this reading He was different from Delbert,--more square and solid of build, of quieter and calmer temperament too, slower in his motions and also in his thought and speech.
straightforwardadjectiveUS /ˈstreɪtˈfɔːrwərd/
free from ambiguity
From this reading He was a very straightforward little fellow.
temperamentnounUS /ˈtemprəmənt/
your usual mood
From this reading He was different from Delbert,--more square and solid of build, of quieter and calmer temperament too, slower in his motions and also in his thought and speech.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading In features he resembled Esther more than any of the others.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In features he resembled Esther more than any of the others.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading He was different from Delbert,--more square and solid of build, of quieter and calmer temperament too, slower in his motions and also in his thought and speech.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading DAVIE’S PANAL HUNT: AND WHAT CAME OF IT Davie was really getting to be quite a chunk of a boy.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading He was different from Delbert,--more square and solid of build, of quieter and calmer temperament too, slower in his motions and also in his thought and speech.
precisely as stated
From this reading He was a very straightforward little fellow.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading DAVIE’S PANAL HUNT: AND WHAT CAME OF IT Davie was really getting to be quite a chunk of a boy.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading DAVIE’S PANAL HUNT: AND WHAT CAME OF IT Davie was really getting to be quite a chunk of a boy.
