used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading STARTLING REPORTS The lads had no snowshoes to impede their progress this time, and the race to the hangar was a real contest, given zest by the anticipation of the ludicrous spectacle that was to greet them there.
(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 For a moment all four of the young men went into veritable convulsions of laughter.
Allerson
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From this reading For the time they forgot either to pity poor Captain Allerson, "town constabule," or to resent the evident malicious interference of Henryson, which evidently had brought both men into their present predicament.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading STARTLING REPORTS The lads had no snowshoes to impede their progress this time, and the race to the hangar was a real contest, given zest by the anticipation of the ludicrous spectacle that was to greet them there.
anticipationnounUS /ænˌtɪsəˈpeɪʃən/
an expectation
From this reading STARTLING REPORTS The lads had no snowshoes to impede their progress this time, and the race to the hangar was a real contest, given zest by the anticipation of the ludicrous spectacle that was to greet them there.
the two together, not just one
From this reading For the time they forgot either to pity poor Captain Allerson, "town constabule," or to resent the evident malicious interference of Henryson, which evidently had brought both men into their present predicament.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading For the time they forgot either to pity poor Captain Allerson, "town constabule," or to resent the evident malicious interference of Henryson, which evidently had brought both men into their present predicament.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Slim-limbed Don won out, but he had hardly poked his head in the partially opened door when the other three were on the scene.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading STARTLING REPORTS The lads had no snowshoes to impede their progress this time, and the race to the hangar was a real contest, given zest by the anticipation of the ludicrous spectacle that was to greet them there.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading For the time they forgot either to pity poor Captain Allerson, "town constabule," or to resent the evident malicious interference of Henryson, which evidently had brought both men into their present predicament.
constabule
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From this reading For the time they forgot either to pity poor Captain Allerson, "town constabule," or to resent the evident malicious interference of Henryson, which evidently had brought both men into their present predicament.
contestnounUS /ˈkɑːntest/
an occasion on which a winner is selected from among two or more contestants
From this reading STARTLING REPORTS The lads had no snowshoes to impede their progress this time, and the race to the hangar was a real contest, given zest by the anticipation of the ludicrous spectacle that was to greet them there.
convulsionsnounUS /kənˈvʌlʃənz/
plural of “convulsion” — a sudden uncontrollable attack
From this reading For a moment all four of the young men went into veritable convulsions of laughter.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading They roared out in gales of merriment which they could not suppress.
a Spanish gentleman or nobleman
From this reading Slim-limbed Don won out, but he had hardly poked his head in the partially opened door when the other three were on the scene.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Slim-limbed Don won out, but he had hardly poked his head in the partially opened door when the other three were on the scene.
one or the other of two
From this reading For the time they forgot either to pity poor Captain Allerson, "town constabule," or to resent the evident malicious interference of Henryson, which evidently had brought both men into their present predicament.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading For the time they forgot either to pity poor Captain Allerson, "town constabule," or to resent the evident malicious interference of Henryson, which evidently had brought both men into their present predicament.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading For the time they forgot either to pity poor Captain Allerson, "town constabule," or to resent the evident malicious interference of Henryson, which evidently had brought both men into their present predicament.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For a moment all four of the young men went into veritable convulsions of laughter.
inflected form of “forget” — dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading For the time they forgot either to pity poor Captain Allerson, "town constabule," or to resent the evident malicious interference of Henryson, which evidently had brought both men into their present predicament.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading For a moment all four of the young men went into veritable convulsions of laughter.
galesnounUS /ɡeɪlz/
plural of “gale” — a strong wind moving 45-90 knots; force 7 to 10 on Beaufort scale
From this reading They roared out in gales of merriment which they could not suppress.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading STARTLING REPORTS The lads had no snowshoes to impede their progress this time, and the race to the hangar was a real contest, given zest by the anticipation of the ludicrous spectacle that was to greet them there.
greetverbUS /ɡriːt/
express greetings upon meeting someone
From this reading STARTLING REPORTS The lads had no snowshoes to impede their progress this time, and the race to the hangar was a real contest, given zest by the anticipation of the ludicrous spectacle that was to greet them there.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading STARTLING REPORTS The lads had no snowshoes to impede their progress this time, and the race to the hangar was a real contest, given zest by the anticipation of the ludicrous spectacle that was to greet them there.
hangarnounUS /ˈhæŋər/
a large structure at an airport where aircraft can be stored and maintained
From this reading STARTLING REPORTS The lads had no snowshoes to impede their progress this time, and the race to the hangar was a real contest, given zest by the anticipation of the ludicrous spectacle that was to greet them there.
only a very short time before
From this reading Slim-limbed Don won out, but he had hardly poked his head in the partially opened door when the other three were on the scene.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Slim-limbed Don won out, but he had hardly poked his head in the partially opened door when the other three were on the scene.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Slim-limbed Don won out, but he had hardly poked his head in the partially opened door when the other three were on the scene.
Henryson
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From this reading For the time they forgot either to pity poor Captain Allerson, "town constabule," or to resent the evident malicious interference of Henryson, which evidently had brought both men into their present predicament.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Slim-limbed Don won out, but he had hardly poked his head in the partially opened door when the other three were on the scene.
impedeverbUS /ˌɪmˈpiːd/
be a hindrance or obstacle to
From this reading STARTLING REPORTS The lads had no snowshoes to impede their progress this time, and the race to the hangar was a real contest, given zest by the anticipation of the ludicrous spectacle that was to greet them there.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Slim-limbed Don won out, but he had hardly poked his head in the partially opened door when the other three were on the scene.
interferencenounUS /ˌɪntərˈfɪrəns/
a policy of intervening in the affairs of other countries
From this reading For the time they forgot either to pity poor Captain Allerson, "town constabule," or to resent the evident malicious interference of Henryson, which evidently had brought both men into their present predicament.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading For a moment all four of the young men went into veritable convulsions of laughter.
plural of “lad” — a boy or man
From this reading STARTLING REPORTS The lads had no snowshoes to impede their progress this time, and the race to the hangar was a real contest, given zest by the anticipation of the ludicrous spectacle that was to greet them there.
the sound of laughing
From this reading For a moment all four of the young men went into veritable convulsions of laughter.
ludicrousadjectiveUS /ˈluːdəkrəs/
broadly or extravagantly humorous; resembling farce
From this reading STARTLING REPORTS The lads had no snowshoes to impede their progress this time, and the race to the hangar was a real contest, given zest by the anticipation of the ludicrous spectacle that was to greet them there.
maliciousadjectiveUS /məˈlɪʃəs/
having the nature of or resulting from malice
From this reading For the time they forgot either to pity poor Captain Allerson, "town constabule," or to resent the evident malicious interference of Henryson, which evidently had brought both men into their present predicament.
the force of workers available
From this reading For a moment all four of the young men went into veritable convulsions of laughter.
merrimentnoun
a gay feeling
From this reading They roared out in gales of merriment which they could not suppress.
a particular point in time
From this reading For a moment all four of the young men went into veritable convulsions of laughter.
not any; not one
From this reading STARTLING REPORTS The lads had no snowshoes to impede their progress this time, and the race to the hangar was a real contest, given zest by the anticipation of the ludicrous spectacle that was to greet them there.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading They roared out in gales of merriment which they could not suppress.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading STARTLING REPORTS The lads had no snowshoes to impede their progress this time, and the race to the hangar was a real contest, given zest by the anticipation of the ludicrous spectacle that was to greet them there.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Slim-limbed Don won out, but he had hardly poked his head in the partially opened door when the other three were on the scene.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading Slim-limbed Don won out, but he had hardly poked his head in the partially opened door when the other three were on the scene.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading For the time they forgot either to pity poor Captain Allerson, "town constabule," or to resent the evident malicious interference of Henryson, which evidently had brought both men into their present predicament.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Slim-limbed Don won out, but he had hardly poked his head in the partially opened door when the other three were on the scene.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Slim-limbed Don won out, but he had hardly poked his head in the partially opened door when the other three were on the scene.
partiallyadverbUS /ˈpɑːrʃəli/
to some extent; in some degree; not wholly
From this reading Slim-limbed Don won out, but he had hardly poked his head in the partially opened door when the other three were on the scene.
a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others
From this reading For the time they forgot either to pity poor Captain Allerson, "town constabule," or to resent the evident malicious interference of Henryson, which evidently had brought both men into their present predicament.
pokedverbUS /poʊkt/
past form of “poke” — poke or thrust abruptly
From this reading Slim-limbed Don won out, but he had hardly poked his head in the partially opened door when the other three were on the scene.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading For the time they forgot either to pity poor Captain Allerson, "town constabule," or to resent the evident malicious interference of Henryson, which evidently had brought both men into their present predicament.
predicamentnounUS /prɪˈdɪkəmənt/
a situation from which extrication is difficult especially an unpleasant or trying one
From this reading For the time they forgot either to pity poor Captain Allerson, "town constabule," or to resent the evident malicious interference of Henryson, which evidently had brought both men into their present predicament.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading For the time they forgot either to pity poor Captain Allerson, "town constabule," or to resent the evident malicious interference of Henryson, which evidently had brought both men into their present predicament.
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading STARTLING REPORTS The lads had no snowshoes to impede their progress this time, and the race to the hangar was a real contest, given zest by the anticipation of the ludicrous spectacle that was to greet them there.
any competition
From this reading STARTLING REPORTS The lads had no snowshoes to impede their progress this time, and the race to the hangar was a real contest, given zest by the anticipation of the ludicrous spectacle that was to greet them there.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading STARTLING REPORTS The lads had no snowshoes to impede their progress this time, and the race to the hangar was a real contest, given zest by the anticipation of the ludicrous spectacle that was to greet them there.
REPORTSnounUS /rɪˈpɔːrts/
plural of “report” — a written document describing the findings of some individual or group
From this reading STARTLING REPORTS The lads had no snowshoes to impede their progress this time, and the race to the hangar was a real contest, given zest by the anticipation of the ludicrous spectacle that was to greet them there.
resentverbUS /rɪˈzent/
feel bitter or indignant about
From this reading For the time they forgot either to pity poor Captain Allerson, "town constabule," or to resent the evident malicious interference of Henryson, which evidently had brought both men into their present predicament.
roaredverbUS /rɔːrd/
past form of “roar” — make a loud noise, as of wind, water, or vehicles
From this reading They roared out in gales of merriment which they could not suppress.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading Slim-limbed Don won out, but he had hardly poked his head in the partially opened door when the other three were on the scene.
Slim-limbed
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Slim-limbed Don won out, but he had hardly poked his head in the partially opened door when the other three were on the scene.
snowshoesnounUS /ˈsnoʊʃuːz/
plural of “snowshoe” — a device to help you walk on deep snow; a lightweight frame shaped like a racquet is strengthened with cross pieces and contains a network of thongs; one is worn on each foot
From this reading STARTLING REPORTS The lads had no snowshoes to impede their progress this time, and the race to the hangar was a real contest, given zest by the anticipation of the ludicrous spectacle that was to greet them there.
spectaclenounUS /ˈspektəkəl/
something or someone seen (especially a notable or unusual sight)
From this reading STARTLING REPORTS The lads had no snowshoes to impede their progress this time, and the race to the hangar was a real contest, given zest by the anticipation of the ludicrous spectacle that was to greet them there.
STARTLINGadjectiveUS /ˈstɑːrtlɪŋ/
so remarkably different or sudden as to cause momentary shock or alarm
From this reading STARTLING REPORTS The lads had no snowshoes to impede their progress this time, and the race to the hangar was a real contest, given zest by the anticipation of the ludicrous spectacle that was to greet them there.
suppressverbUS /səˈpres/
bring under control by force or authority
From this reading They roared out in gales of merriment which they could not suppress.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading STARTLING REPORTS The lads had no snowshoes to impede their progress this time, and the race to the hangar was a real contest, given zest by the anticipation of the ludicrous spectacle that was to greet them there.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading STARTLING REPORTS The lads had no snowshoes to impede their progress this time, and the race to the hangar was a real contest, given zest by the anticipation of the ludicrous spectacle that was to greet them there.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading STARTLING REPORTS The lads had no snowshoes to impede their progress this time, and the race to the hangar was a real contest, given zest by the anticipation of the ludicrous spectacle that was to greet them there.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading STARTLING REPORTS The lads had no snowshoes to impede their progress this time, and the race to the hangar was a real contest, given zest by the anticipation of the ludicrous spectacle that was to greet them there.
in or at that place or location
From this reading STARTLING REPORTS The lads had no snowshoes to impede their progress this time, and the race to the hangar was a real contest, given zest by the anticipation of the ludicrous spectacle that was to greet them there.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They roared out in gales of merriment which they could not suppress.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading STARTLING REPORTS The lads had no snowshoes to impede their progress this time, and the race to the hangar was a real contest, given zest by the anticipation of the ludicrous spectacle that was to greet them there.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Slim-limbed Don won out, but he had hardly poked his head in the partially opened door when the other three were on the scene.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading STARTLING REPORTS The lads had no snowshoes to impede their progress this time, and the race to the hangar was a real contest, given zest by the anticipation of the ludicrous spectacle that was to greet them there.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading STARTLING REPORTS The lads had no snowshoes to impede their progress this time, and the race to the hangar was a real contest, given zest by the anticipation of the ludicrous spectacle that was to greet them there.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading For the time they forgot either to pity poor Captain Allerson, "town constabule," or to resent the evident malicious interference of Henryson, which evidently had brought both men into their present predicament.
veritableadjectiveUS /ˈverɪtəbəl/
often used as intensifiers
From this reading For a moment all four of the young men went into veritable convulsions of laughter.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading STARTLING REPORTS The lads had no snowshoes to impede their progress this time, and the race to the hangar was a real contest, given zest by the anticipation of the ludicrous spectacle that was to greet them there.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading For a moment all four of the young men went into veritable convulsions of laughter.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Slim-limbed Don won out, but he had hardly poked his head in the partially opened door when the other three were on the scene.
at the time that
From this reading Slim-limbed Don won out, but he had hardly poked his head in the partially opened door when the other three were on the scene.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading They roared out in gales of merriment which they could not suppress.
the basic unit of money in South Korea
From this reading Slim-limbed Don won out, but he had hardly poked his head in the partially opened door when the other three were on the scene.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading For a moment all four of the young men went into veritable convulsions of laughter.
zestnounUS /zest/
vigorous and enthusiastic enjoyment
From this reading STARTLING REPORTS The lads had no snowshoes to impede their progress this time, and the race to the hangar was a real contest, given zest by the anticipation of the ludicrous spectacle that was to greet them there.
