used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Henry," he said, "I scarcely realize that you were a pupil of mine.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading THE RIVER FIGHT Henry shook hands with them all in turn and they sat down under the shade of an oak.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading Here in the wilderness I see that you are the teacher and that I am a pretty poor and limping sort of pupil."
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading THE RIVER FIGHT Henry shook hands with them all in turn and they sat down under the shade of an oak.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE RIVER FIGHT Henry shook hands with them all in turn and they sat down under the shade of an oak.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Here in the wilderness I see that you are the teacher and that I am a pretty poor and limping sort of pupil."
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "You can teach us all many and useful things," said Henry modestly.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading THE RIVER FIGHT Henry shook hands with them all in turn and they sat down under the shade of an oak.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading THE RIVER FIGHT Henry shook hands with them all in turn and they sat down under the shade of an oak.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading THE RIVER FIGHT Henry shook hands with them all in turn and they sat down under the shade of an oak.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Henry," he said, "I scarcely realize that you were a pupil of mine.
a unit of inductance in which an induced electromotive force of one volt is produced when the current is varied at the rate of one ampere per second
From this reading THE RIVER FIGHT Henry shook hands with them all in turn and they sat down under the shade of an oak.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here in the wilderness I see that you are the teacher and that I am a pretty poor and limping sort of pupil."
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Mr. Pennypacker looked him over slowly and rather quizzically.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Henry," he said, "I scarcely realize that you were a pupil of mine.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE RIVER FIGHT Henry shook hands with them all in turn and they sat down under the shade of an oak.
limpingnounUS /ˈlɪmpɪŋ/
disability of walking due to crippling of the legs or feet
From this reading Here in the wilderness I see that you are the teacher and that I am a pretty poor and limping sort of pupil."
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Mr. Pennypacker looked him over slowly and rather quizzically.
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 "You can teach us all many and useful things," said Henry modestly.
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Henry," he said, "I scarcely realize that you were a pupil of mine.
modestlyadverbUS /ˈmɑːdəstli/
with modesty; in a modest manner
From this reading "You can teach us all many and useful things," said Henry modestly.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Pennypacker looked him over slowly and rather quizzically.
oaknounUS /oʊk/
the hard durable wood of any oak; used especially for furniture and flooring
From this reading THE RIVER FIGHT Henry shook hands with them all in turn and they sat down under the shade of an oak.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE RIVER FIGHT Henry shook hands with them all in turn and they sat down under the shade of an oak.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Mr. Pennypacker looked him over slowly and rather quizzically.
Pennypacker
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From this reading Mr. Pennypacker looked him over slowly and rather quizzically.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading Here in the wilderness I see that you are the teacher and that I am a pretty poor and limping sort of pupil."
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading Here in the wilderness I see that you are the teacher and that I am a pretty poor and limping sort of pupil."
pupilnounUS /ˈpjuːpəl/
a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading "Henry," he said, "I scarcely realize that you were a pupil of mine.
quizzicallyadverb
in a quizzical and questioning manner
From this reading Mr. Pennypacker looked him over slowly and rather quizzically.
on the contrary
From this reading Mr. Pennypacker looked him over slowly and rather quizzically.
be fully aware or cognizant of
From this reading "Henry," he said, "I scarcely realize that you were a pupil of mine.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading THE RIVER FIGHT Henry shook hands with them all in turn and they sat down under the shade of an oak.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Henry," he said, "I scarcely realize that you were a pupil of mine.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading THE RIVER FIGHT Henry shook hands with them all in turn and they sat down under the shade of an oak.
only a very short time before
From this reading "Henry," he said, "I scarcely realize that you were a pupil of mine.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Here in the wilderness I see that you are the teacher and that I am a pretty poor and limping sort of pupil."
relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body
From this reading THE RIVER FIGHT Henry shook hands with them all in turn and they sat down under the shade of an oak.
a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment
From this reading THE RIVER FIGHT Henry shook hands with them all in turn and they sat down under the shade of an oak.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading Mr. Pennypacker looked him over slowly and rather quizzically.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading Here in the wilderness I see that you are the teacher and that I am a pretty poor and limping sort of pupil."
impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading "You can teach us all many and useful things," said Henry modestly.
teachernounUS /ˈtiːtʃər/
a person whose occupation is teaching
From this reading Here in the wilderness I see that you are the teacher and that I am a pretty poor and limping sort of pupil."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Henry," he said, "I scarcely realize that you were a pupil of mine.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE RIVER FIGHT Henry shook hands with them all in turn and they sat down under the shade of an oak.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading THE RIVER FIGHT Henry shook hands with them all in turn and they sat down under the shade of an oak.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE RIVER FIGHT Henry shook hands with them all in turn and they sat down under the shade of an oak.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading "You can teach us all many and useful things," said Henry modestly.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading THE RIVER FIGHT Henry shook hands with them all in turn and they sat down under the shade of an oak.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading THE RIVER FIGHT Henry shook hands with them all in turn and they sat down under the shade of an oak.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "You can teach us all many and useful things," said Henry modestly.
being of use or service
From this reading "You can teach us all many and useful things," said Henry modestly.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Henry," he said, "I scarcely realize that you were a pupil of mine.
wildernessnounUS /ˈwɪldərnəs/
(politics) a state of disfavor
From this reading Here in the wilderness I see that you are the teacher and that I am a pretty poor and limping sort of pupil."
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE RIVER FIGHT Henry shook hands with them all in turn and they sat down under the shade of an oak.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Henry," he said, "I scarcely realize that you were a pupil of mine.
