used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A few days ago Glen's greeting would have been quick and stinging.
farther along in physical or mental development
From this reading BURIED IN THE CAVE The two boys looked suspiciously at Matt as he advanced, but neither words of cheer nor resentment came to their Lips.
anew
From this reading But another splash caused all three to turn their looks again to the entrance and in a moment another head bobbed in sight.
in the past
From this reading A few days ago Glen's greeting would have been quick and stinging.
equally
From this reading Apple felt so keenly Matt's injustice to Glen that the cordiality which was his natural offering to good and bad alike was completely choked.
(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 But another splash caused all three to turn their looks again to the entrance and in a moment another head bobbed in sight.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A few days ago Glen's greeting would have been quick and stinging.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading But another splash caused all three to turn their looks again to the entrance and in a moment another head bobbed in sight.
ApplenounUS /ˈæpəl/
fruit with red or yellow or green skin and sweet to tart crisp whitish flesh
From this reading Apple felt so keenly Matt's injustice to Glen that the cordiality which was his natural offering to good and bad alike was completely choked.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading BURIED IN THE CAVE The two boys looked suspiciously at Matt as he advanced, but neither words of cheer nor resentment came to their Lips.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading BURIED IN THE CAVE The two boys looked suspiciously at Matt as he advanced, but neither words of cheer nor resentment came to their Lips.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading Apple felt so keenly Matt's injustice to Glen that the cordiality which was his natural offering to good and bad alike was completely choked.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading A few days ago Glen's greeting would have been quick and stinging.
bobbed
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From this reading But another splash caused all three to turn their looks again to the entrance and in a moment another head bobbed in sight.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading BURIED IN THE CAVE The two boys looked suspiciously at Matt as he advanced, but neither words of cheer nor resentment came to their Lips.
placed in a grave
From this reading BURIED IN THE CAVE The two boys looked suspiciously at Matt as he advanced, but neither words of cheer nor resentment came to their Lips.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading BURIED IN THE CAVE The two boys looked suspiciously at Matt as he advanced, but neither words of cheer nor resentment came to their Lips.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading BURIED IN THE CAVE The two boys looked suspiciously at Matt as he advanced, but neither words of cheer nor resentment came to their Lips.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading But another splash caused all three to turn their looks again to the entrance and in a moment another head bobbed in sight.
a geological formation consisting of an underground enclosure with access from the surface of the ground or from the sea
From this reading BURIED IN THE CAVE The two boys looked suspiciously at Matt as he advanced, but neither words of cheer nor resentment came to their Lips.
give encouragement to
From this reading BURIED IN THE CAVE The two boys looked suspiciously at Matt as he advanced, but neither words of cheer nor resentment came to their Lips.
chokedadjectiveUS /tʃoʊkt/
stopped up; clogged up
From this reading Apple felt so keenly Matt's injustice to Glen that the cordiality which was his natural offering to good and bad alike was completely choked.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Apple felt so keenly Matt's injustice to Glen that the cordiality which was his natural offering to good and bad alike was completely choked.
cordialitynoun
a cordial disposition
From this reading Apple felt so keenly Matt's injustice to Glen that the cordiality which was his natural offering to good and bad alike was completely choked.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading A few days ago Glen's greeting would have been quick and stinging.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading But another splash caused all three to turn their looks again to the entrance and in a moment another head bobbed in sight.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Apple felt so keenly Matt's injustice to Glen that the cordiality which was his natural offering to good and bad alike was completely choked.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading A few days ago Glen's greeting would have been quick and stinging.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading His silence spoke well for the first lessons of self-control.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading His silence spoke well for the first lessons of self-control.
GlennounUS /ɡlen/
a narrow secluded valley (in the mountains)
From this reading Apple felt so keenly Matt's injustice to Glen that the cordiality which was his natural offering to good and bad alike was completely choked.
Glen's
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From this reading A few days ago Glen's greeting would have been quick and stinging.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Apple felt so keenly Matt's injustice to Glen that the cordiality which was his natural offering to good and bad alike was completely choked.
greetingnounUS /ˈɡriːtɪŋ/
(usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)
From this reading A few days ago Glen's greeting would have been quick and stinging.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading A few days ago Glen's greeting would have been quick and stinging.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading BURIED IN THE CAVE The two boys looked suspiciously at Matt as he advanced, but neither words of cheer nor resentment came to their Lips.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading But another splash caused all three to turn their looks again to the entrance and in a moment another head bobbed in sight.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His silence spoke well for the first lessons of self-control.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading BURIED IN THE CAVE The two boys looked suspiciously at Matt as he advanced, but neither words of cheer nor resentment came to their Lips.
injusticenounUS /ˌɪnˈdʒʌstɪs/
an unjust act
From this reading Apple felt so keenly Matt's injustice to Glen that the cordiality which was his natural offering to good and bad alike was completely choked.
keenlyadverbUS /ˈkiːnli/
in a keen or penetrating way
From this reading Apple felt so keenly Matt's injustice to Glen that the cordiality which was his natural offering to good and bad alike was completely choked.
lessonsnounUS /ˈlesənz/
plural of “lesson” — a unit of instruction
From this reading His silence spoke well for the first lessons of self-control.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading BURIED IN THE CAVE The two boys looked suspiciously at Matt as he advanced, but neither words of cheer nor resentment came to their Lips.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading BURIED IN THE CAVE The two boys looked suspiciously at Matt as he advanced, but neither words of cheer nor resentment came to their Lips.
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading But another splash caused all three to turn their looks again to the entrance and in a moment another head bobbed in sight.
MattnounUS /mæt/
the property of having little or no contrast; lacking highlights or gloss
From this reading BURIED IN THE CAVE The two boys looked suspiciously at Matt as he advanced, but neither words of cheer nor resentment came to their Lips.
Matt'snounUS /mætz/
possessive form of “matt” — the property of having little or no contrast; lacking highlights or gloss
From this reading Apple felt so keenly Matt's injustice to Glen that the cordiality which was his natural offering to good and bad alike was completely choked.
a particular point in time
From this reading But another splash caused all three to turn their looks again to the entrance and in a moment another head bobbed in sight.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading Apple felt so keenly Matt's injustice to Glen that the cordiality which was his natural offering to good and bad alike was completely choked.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading BURIED IN THE CAVE The two boys looked suspiciously at Matt as he advanced, but neither words of cheer nor resentment came to their Lips.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading BURIED IN THE CAVE The two boys looked suspiciously at Matt as he advanced, but neither words of cheer nor resentment came to their Lips.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading BURIED IN THE CAVE The two boys looked suspiciously at Matt as he advanced, but neither words of cheer nor resentment came to their Lips.
offeringnounUS /ˈɔːfərɪŋ/
something offered (as a proposal or bid)
From this reading Apple felt so keenly Matt's injustice to Glen that the cordiality which was his natural offering to good and bad alike was completely choked.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading A few days ago Glen's greeting would have been quick and stinging.
resentmentnounUS /rɪˈzentmənt/
a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will
From this reading BURIED IN THE CAVE The two boys looked suspiciously at Matt as he advanced, but neither words of cheer nor resentment came to their Lips.
self-controlnounUS /ˌselfkənˈtroʊl/
the act of denying yourself; controlling your impulses
From this reading His silence spoke well for the first lessons of self-control.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading But another splash caused all three to turn their looks again to the entrance and in a moment another head bobbed in sight.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading His silence spoke well for the first lessons of self-control.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Apple felt so keenly Matt's injustice to Glen that the cordiality which was his natural offering to good and bad alike was completely choked.
splashverbUS /splæʃ/
cause (a liquid) to spatter about, especially with force
From this reading But another splash caused all three to turn their looks again to the entrance and in a moment another head bobbed in sight.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading His silence spoke well for the first lessons of self-control.
stingingnounUS /ˈstɪŋɪŋ/
a kind of pain; something as sudden and painful as being stung
From this reading A few days ago Glen's greeting would have been quick and stinging.
suspiciouslyadverbUS /səˈspɪʃəsli/
with suspicion
From this reading BURIED IN THE CAVE The two boys looked suspiciously at Matt as he advanced, but neither words of cheer nor resentment came to their Lips.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Apple felt so keenly Matt's injustice to Glen that the cordiality which was his natural offering to good and bad alike was completely choked.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BURIED IN THE CAVE The two boys looked suspiciously at Matt as he advanced, but neither words of cheer nor resentment came to their Lips.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading BURIED IN THE CAVE The two boys looked suspiciously at Matt as he advanced, but neither words of cheer nor resentment came to their Lips.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading But another splash caused all three to turn their looks again to the entrance and in a moment another head bobbed in sight.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading BURIED IN THE CAVE The two boys looked suspiciously at Matt as he advanced, but neither words of cheer nor resentment came to their Lips.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading But another splash caused all three to turn their looks again to the entrance and in a moment another head bobbed in sight.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading BURIED IN THE CAVE The two boys looked suspiciously at Matt as he advanced, but neither words of cheer nor resentment came to their Lips.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Apple felt so keenly Matt's injustice to Glen that the cordiality which was his natural offering to good and bad alike was completely choked.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading His silence spoke well for the first lessons of self-control.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Apple felt so keenly Matt's injustice to Glen that the cordiality which was his natural offering to good and bad alike was completely choked.
the words that are spoken
From this reading BURIED IN THE CAVE The two boys looked suspiciously at Matt as he advanced, but neither words of cheer nor resentment came to their Lips.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading A few days ago Glen's greeting would have been quick and stinging.
