used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Little Gyuri Wibra grew to be a fine lad, strong and broad chested.
a feeling of delighted approval and liking
From this reading He was so narrow-chested himself that he always gazed with admiration at the boy's sturdy frame, and was so taken up in the contemplation of it, that he hardly interested himself in the child's studies.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Pal Gregorics was always saying, "Where on earth does he take that chest from?"
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Little Gyuri Wibra grew to be a fine lad, strong and broad chested.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He was so narrow-chested himself that he always gazed with admiration at the boy's sturdy frame, and was so taken up in the contemplation of it, that he hardly interested himself in the child's studies.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Little Gyuri Wibra grew to be a fine lad, strong and broad chested.
a youthful male person
From this reading And he was a clever boy too.
boy'snounUS /bɔɪz/
possessive form of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading He was so narrow-chested himself that he always gazed with admiration at the boy's sturdy frame, and was so taken up in the contemplation of it, that he hardly interested himself in the child's studies.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading Little Gyuri Wibra grew to be a fine lad, strong and broad chested.
the part of the human torso between the neck and the diaphragm or the corresponding part in other vertebrates
From this reading Pal Gregorics was always saying, "Where on earth does he take that chest from?"
chested
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From this reading Little Gyuri Wibra grew to be a fine lad, strong and broad chested.
child'snounUS /tʃaɪldz/
possessive form of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading He was so narrow-chested himself that he always gazed with admiration at the boy's sturdy frame, and was so taken up in the contemplation of it, that he hardly interested himself in the child's studies.
showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others
From this reading And he was a clever boy too.
contemplationnounUS /ˌkɑːntəmˈpleɪʃən/
a long and thoughtful observation
From this reading He was so narrow-chested himself that he always gazed with admiration at the boy's sturdy frame, and was so taken up in the contemplation of it, that he hardly interested himself in the child's studies.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Pal Gregorics was always saying, "Where on earth does he take that chest from?"
DUBIOUSadjectiveUS /ˈduːbiəs/
fraught with uncertainty or doubt
From this reading DUBIOUS SIGNS.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading Pal Gregorics was always saying, "Where on earth does he take that chest from?"
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading Little Gyuri Wibra grew to be a fine lad, strong and broad chested.
enclose in or as if in a frame
From this reading He was so narrow-chested himself that he always gazed with admiration at the boy's sturdy frame, and was so taken up in the contemplation of it, that he hardly interested himself in the child's studies.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Pal Gregorics was always saying, "Where on earth does he take that chest from?"
past form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading He was so narrow-chested himself that he always gazed with admiration at the boy's sturdy frame, and was so taken up in the contemplation of it, that he hardly interested himself in the child's studies.
Gregorics
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From this reading Pal Gregorics was always saying, "Where on earth does he take that chest from?"
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading Little Gyuri Wibra grew to be a fine lad, strong and broad chested.
Gyuri
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From this reading Little Gyuri Wibra grew to be a fine lad, strong and broad chested.
only a very short time before
From this reading He was so narrow-chested himself that he always gazed with admiration at the boy's sturdy frame, and was so taken up in the contemplation of it, that he hardly interested himself in the child's studies.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Pal Gregorics was always saying, "Where on earth does he take that chest from?"
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He was so narrow-chested himself that he always gazed with admiration at the boy's sturdy frame, and was so taken up in the contemplation of it, that he hardly interested himself in the child's studies.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He was so narrow-chested himself that he always gazed with admiration at the boy's sturdy frame, and was so taken up in the contemplation of it, that he hardly interested himself in the child's studies.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading He was so narrow-chested himself that he always gazed with admiration at the boy's sturdy frame, and was so taken up in the contemplation of it, that he hardly interested himself in the child's studies.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He was so narrow-chested himself that he always gazed with admiration at the boy's sturdy frame, and was so taken up in the contemplation of it, that he hardly interested himself in the child's studies.
a boy or man
From this reading Little Gyuri Wibra grew to be a fine lad, strong and broad chested.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Little Gyuri Wibra grew to be a fine lad, strong and broad chested.
narrow-chested
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From this reading He was so narrow-chested himself that he always gazed with admiration at the boy's sturdy frame, and was so taken up in the contemplation of it, that he hardly interested himself in the child's studies.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He was so narrow-chested himself that he always gazed with admiration at the boy's sturdy frame, and was so taken up in the contemplation of it, that he hardly interested himself in the child's studies.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Pal Gregorics was always saying, "Where on earth does he take that chest from?"
PalnounUS /pæl/
a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading Pal Gregorics was always saying, "Where on earth does he take that chest from?"
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading Pal Gregorics was always saying, "Where on earth does he take that chest from?"
plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading DUBIOUS SIGNS.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He was so narrow-chested himself that he always gazed with admiration at the boy's sturdy frame, and was so taken up in the contemplation of it, that he hardly interested himself in the child's studies.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading Little Gyuri Wibra grew to be a fine lad, strong and broad chested.
studiesnounUS /ˈstʌdiz/
plural of “study” — a detailed critical inspection
From this reading He was so narrow-chested himself that he always gazed with admiration at the boy's sturdy frame, and was so taken up in the contemplation of it, that he hardly interested himself in the child's studies.
sturdyadjectiveUS /ˈstɜːrdi/
having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships
From this reading He was so narrow-chested himself that he always gazed with admiration at the boy's sturdy frame, and was so taken up in the contemplation of it, that he hardly interested himself in the child's studies.
carry out
From this reading Pal Gregorics was always saying, "Where on earth does he take that chest from?"
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading He was so narrow-chested himself that he always gazed with admiration at the boy's sturdy frame, and was so taken up in the contemplation of it, that he hardly interested himself in the child's studies.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Pal Gregorics was always saying, "Where on earth does he take that chest from?"
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He was so narrow-chested himself that he always gazed with admiration at the boy's sturdy frame, and was so taken up in the contemplation of it, that he hardly interested himself in the child's studies.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Little Gyuri Wibra grew to be a fine lad, strong and broad chested.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading And he was a clever boy too.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He was so narrow-chested himself that he always gazed with admiration at the boy's sturdy frame, and was so taken up in the contemplation of it, that he hardly interested himself in the child's studies.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Pal Gregorics was always saying, "Where on earth does he take that chest from?"
in or at the place that
From this reading Pal Gregorics was always saying, "Where on earth does he take that chest from?"
Wibra
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From this reading Little Gyuri Wibra grew to be a fine lad, strong and broad chested.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He was so narrow-chested himself that he always gazed with admiration at the boy's sturdy frame, and was so taken up in the contemplation of it, that he hardly interested himself in the child's studies.
