used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “I am waiting,” went on Miss Riker, in a quiet voice.
consider or hold as true
From this reading Of course they would never “tell on him,” but they gave him sidelong glances to see if he would accept the “invitation” of the teacher.
anew
From this reading The room again became very still and quiet.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading “I am waiting,” went on Miss Riker, in a quiet voice.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Several boys and girls seated near Bert had seen him snap the paper cracker.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading The room again became very still and quiet.
Bert
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From this reading Several boys and girls seated near Bert had seen him snap the paper cracker.
a youthful male person
From this reading “I want the boy—I don’t think it was one of the girls—I want that boy to come up to my desk.”
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading Several boys and girls seated near Bert had seen him snap the paper cracker.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Of course they would never “tell on him,” but they gave him sidelong glances to see if he would accept the “invitation” of the teacher.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading “I want the boy—I don’t think it was one of the girls—I want that boy to come up to my desk.”
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Of course they would never “tell on him,” but they gave him sidelong glances to see if he would accept the “invitation” of the teacher.
crackernounUS /ˈkrækər/
a thin crisp wafer made of flour and water with or without leavening and shortening; unsweetened or semisweet
From this reading Several boys and girls seated near Bert had seen him snap the paper cracker.
a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments
From this reading “I want the boy—I don’t think it was one of the girls—I want that boy to come up to my desk.”
don't
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From this reading “I want the boy—I don’t think it was one of the girls—I want that boy to come up to my desk.”
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Of course they would never “tell on him,” but they gave him sidelong glances to see if he would accept the “invitation” of the teacher.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading Several boys and girls seated near Bert had seen him snap the paper cracker.
glancesnounUS /ˈɡlænsɪz/
plural of “glance” — a quick look
From this reading Of course they would never “tell on him,” but they gave him sidelong glances to see if he would accept the “invitation” of the teacher.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Several boys and girls seated near Bert had seen him snap the paper cracker.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Of course they would never “tell on him,” but they gave him sidelong glances to see if he would accept the “invitation” of the teacher.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Several boys and girls seated near Bert had seen him snap the paper cracker.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I am waiting,” went on Miss Riker, in a quiet voice.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Of course they would never “tell on him,” but they gave him sidelong glances to see if he would accept the “invitation” of the teacher.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “I am waiting,” went on Miss Riker, in a quiet voice.
a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading Of course they would never “tell on him,” but they gave him sidelong glances to see if he would accept the “invitation” of the teacher.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “I want the boy—I don’t think it was one of the girls—I want that boy to come up to my desk.”
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading “I am waiting,” went on Miss Riker, in a quiet voice.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “I want the boy—I don’t think it was one of the girls—I want that boy to come up to my desk.”
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Several boys and girls seated near Bert had seen him snap the paper cracker.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Of course they would never “tell on him,” but they gave him sidelong glances to see if he would accept the “invitation” of the teacher.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Of course they would never “tell on him,” but they gave him sidelong glances to see if he would accept the “invitation” of the teacher.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Of course they would never “tell on him,” but they gave him sidelong glances to see if he would accept the “invitation” of the teacher.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “I want the boy—I don’t think it was one of the girls—I want that boy to come up to my desk.”
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading Several boys and girls seated near Bert had seen him snap the paper cracker.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading “I am waiting,” went on Miss Riker, in a quiet voice.
Riker
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From this reading “I am waiting,” went on Miss Riker, in a quiet voice.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading The room again became very still and quiet.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading Several boys and girls seated near Bert had seen him snap the paper cracker.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Of course they would never “tell on him,” but they gave him sidelong glances to see if he would accept the “invitation” of the teacher.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Several boys and girls seated near Bert had seen him snap the paper cracker.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Several boys and girls seated near Bert had seen him snap the paper cracker.
sidelongadjective
(used especially of glances) directed to one side with or as if with doubt or suspicion or envy
From this reading Of course they would never “tell on him,” but they gave him sidelong glances to see if he would accept the “invitation” of the teacher.
snapverbUS /snæp/
utter in an angry, sharp, or abrupt tone
From this reading Several boys and girls seated near Bert had seen him snap the paper cracker.
not in physical motion
From this reading The room again became very still and quiet.
a person whose occupation is teaching
From this reading Of course they would never “tell on him,” but they gave him sidelong glances to see if he would accept the “invitation” of the teacher.
express in words
From this reading Of course they would never “tell on him,” but they gave him sidelong glances to see if he would accept the “invitation” of the teacher.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “I want the boy—I don’t think it was one of the girls—I want that boy to come up to my desk.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Several boys and girls seated near Bert had seen him snap the paper cracker.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Of course they would never “tell on him,” but they gave him sidelong glances to see if he would accept the “invitation” of the teacher.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading “I want the boy—I don’t think it was one of the girls—I want that boy to come up to my desk.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Of course they would never “tell on him,” but they gave him sidelong glances to see if he would accept the “invitation” of the teacher.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading “I want the boy—I don’t think it was one of the girls—I want that boy to come up to my desk.”
precisely as stated
From this reading The room again became very still and quiet.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading “I am waiting,” went on Miss Riker, in a quiet voice.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading “I am waiting,” went on Miss Riker, in a quiet voice.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading “I want the boy—I don’t think it was one of the girls—I want that boy to come up to my desk.”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “I want the boy—I don’t think it was one of the girls—I want that boy to come up to my desk.”
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading “I am waiting,” went on Miss Riker, in a quiet voice.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Of course they would never “tell on him,” but they gave him sidelong glances to see if he would accept the “invitation” of the teacher.
