used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading COACH COTTING EXACTS A PROMISE Rodney felt rather than saw the look of hurt surprise and disgust on Tad’s face, but the incredulous astonishment that sprang into Watson’s countenance he viewed with secret satisfaction.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Mr. Cotting looked about thirty and was small and wiry, with keen gray eyes in a thin and deeply tanned face.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading COACH COTTING EXACTS A PROMISE Rodney felt rather than saw the look of hurt surprise and disgust on Tad’s face, but the incredulous astonishment that sprang into Watson’s countenance he viewed with secret satisfaction.
the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading COACH COTTING EXACTS A PROMISE Rodney felt rather than saw the look of hurt surprise and disgust on Tad’s face, but the incredulous astonishment that sprang into Watson’s countenance he viewed with secret satisfaction.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading “And how is that brother of yours, Merrill?
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading COACH COTTING EXACTS A PROMISE Rodney felt rather than saw the look of hurt surprise and disgust on Tad’s face, but the incredulous astonishment that sprang into Watson’s countenance he viewed with secret satisfaction.
teach and supervise (someone); act as a trainer or coach (to), as in sports
From this reading COACH COTTING EXACTS A PROMISE Rodney felt rather than saw the look of hurt surprise and disgust on Tad’s face, but the incredulous astonishment that sprang into Watson’s countenance he viewed with secret satisfaction.
COTTING
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From this reading COACH COTTING EXACTS A PROMISE Rodney felt rather than saw the look of hurt surprise and disgust on Tad’s face, but the incredulous astonishment that sprang into Watson’s countenance he viewed with secret satisfaction.
the appearance conveyed by a person's face
From this reading COACH COTTING EXACTS A PROMISE Rodney felt rather than saw the look of hurt surprise and disgust on Tad’s face, but the incredulous astonishment that sprang into Watson’s countenance he viewed with secret satisfaction.
to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading Mr. Cotting looked about thirty and was small and wiry, with keen gray eyes in a thin and deeply tanned face.
disgustverbUS /dɪsˈɡʌst/
fill with distaste
From this reading COACH COTTING EXACTS A PROMISE Rodney felt rather than saw the look of hurt surprise and disgust on Tad’s face, but the incredulous astonishment that sprang into Watson’s countenance he viewed with secret satisfaction.
Doyle's
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From this reading Doyle’s surprise was less but his interest greater, while the coach showed only pleasure in the meeting.
EXACTSverbUS /ɪɡˈzækts/
third-person singular of “exact” — claim as due or just
From this reading COACH COTTING EXACTS A PROMISE Rodney felt rather than saw the look of hurt surprise and disgust on Tad’s face, but the incredulous astonishment that sprang into Watson’s countenance he viewed with secret satisfaction.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Mr. Cotting looked about thirty and was small and wiry, with keen gray eyes in a thin and deeply tanned face.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading COACH COTTING EXACTS A PROMISE Rodney felt rather than saw the look of hurt surprise and disgust on Tad’s face, but the incredulous astonishment that sprang into Watson’s countenance he viewed with secret satisfaction.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading COACH COTTING EXACTS A PROMISE Rodney felt rather than saw the look of hurt surprise and disgust on Tad’s face, but the incredulous astonishment that sprang into Watson’s countenance he viewed with secret satisfaction.
a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading Mr. Cotting looked about thirty and was small and wiry, with keen gray eyes in a thin and deeply tanned face.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading Doyle’s surprise was less but his interest greater, while the coach showed only pleasure in the meeting.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had a pleasant smile and a pleasant voice and spoke quickly and incisively.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading COACH COTTING EXACTS A PROMISE Rodney felt rather than saw the look of hurt surprise and disgust on Tad’s face, but the incredulous astonishment that sprang into Watson’s countenance he viewed with secret satisfaction.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Doyle’s surprise was less but his interest greater, while the coach showed only pleasure in the meeting.
how
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From this reading “And how is that brother of yours, Merrill?
be the source of pain
From this reading COACH COTTING EXACTS A PROMISE Rodney felt rather than saw the look of hurt surprise and disgust on Tad’s face, but the incredulous astonishment that sprang into Watson’s countenance he viewed with secret satisfaction.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Doyle’s surprise was less but his interest greater, while the coach showed only pleasure in the meeting.
incisivelyadverb
in an incisive manner
From this reading He had a pleasant smile and a pleasant voice and spoke quickly and incisively.
incredulousadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkredʒələs/
not disposed or willing to believe; unbelieving
From this reading COACH COTTING EXACTS A PROMISE Rodney felt rather than saw the look of hurt surprise and disgust on Tad’s face, but the incredulous astonishment that sprang into Watson’s countenance he viewed with secret satisfaction.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Doyle’s surprise was less but his interest greater, while the coach showed only pleasure in the meeting.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading COACH COTTING EXACTS A PROMISE Rodney felt rather than saw the look of hurt surprise and disgust on Tad’s face, but the incredulous astonishment that sprang into Watson’s countenance he viewed with secret satisfaction.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “And how is that brother of yours, Merrill?
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading Mr. Cotting looked about thirty and was small and wiry, with keen gray eyes in a thin and deeply tanned face.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading Doyle’s surprise was less but his interest greater, while the coach showed only pleasure in the meeting.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading COACH COTTING EXACTS A PROMISE Rodney felt rather than saw the look of hurt surprise and disgust on Tad’s face, but the incredulous astonishment that sprang into Watson’s countenance he viewed with secret satisfaction.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Mr. Cotting looked about thirty and was small and wiry, with keen gray eyes in a thin and deeply tanned face.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading Doyle’s surprise was less but his interest greater, while the coach showed only pleasure in the meeting.
Merrill
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From this reading “And how is that brother of yours, Merrill?
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Cotting looked about thirty and was small and wiry, with keen gray eyes in a thin and deeply tanned face.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading COACH COTTING EXACTS A PROMISE Rodney felt rather than saw the look of hurt surprise and disgust on Tad’s face, but the incredulous astonishment that sprang into Watson’s countenance he viewed with secret satisfaction.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading COACH COTTING EXACTS A PROMISE Rodney felt rather than saw the look of hurt surprise and disgust on Tad’s face, but the incredulous astonishment that sprang into Watson’s countenance he viewed with secret satisfaction.
and nothing more
From this reading Doyle’s surprise was less but his interest greater, while the coach showed only pleasure in the meeting.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading He had a pleasant smile and a pleasant voice and spoke quickly and incisively.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading Doyle’s surprise was less but his interest greater, while the coach showed only pleasure in the meeting.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading COACH COTTING EXACTS A PROMISE Rodney felt rather than saw the look of hurt surprise and disgust on Tad’s face, but the incredulous astonishment that sprang into Watson’s countenance he viewed with secret satisfaction.
with speed
From this reading He had a pleasant smile and a pleasant voice and spoke quickly and incisively.
on the contrary
From this reading COACH COTTING EXACTS A PROMISE Rodney felt rather than saw the look of hurt surprise and disgust on Tad’s face, but the incredulous astonishment that sprang into Watson’s countenance he viewed with secret satisfaction.
Rodney
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From this reading COACH COTTING EXACTS A PROMISE Rodney felt rather than saw the look of hurt surprise and disgust on Tad’s face, but the incredulous astonishment that sprang into Watson’s countenance he viewed with secret satisfaction.
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading COACH COTTING EXACTS A PROMISE Rodney felt rather than saw the look of hurt surprise and disgust on Tad’s face, but the incredulous astonishment that sprang into Watson’s countenance he viewed with secret satisfaction.
cut with a saw
From this reading COACH COTTING EXACTS A PROMISE Rodney felt rather than saw the look of hurt surprise and disgust on Tad’s face, but the incredulous astonishment that sprang into Watson’s countenance he viewed with secret satisfaction.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading COACH COTTING EXACTS A PROMISE Rodney felt rather than saw the look of hurt surprise and disgust on Tad’s face, but the incredulous astonishment that sprang into Watson’s countenance he viewed with secret satisfaction.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Doyle’s surprise was less but his interest greater, while the coach showed only pleasure in the meeting.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Mr. Cotting looked about thirty and was small and wiry, with keen gray eyes in a thin and deeply tanned face.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading He had a pleasant smile and a pleasant voice and spoke quickly and incisively.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading He had a pleasant smile and a pleasant voice and spoke quickly and incisively.
inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading COACH COTTING EXACTS A PROMISE Rodney felt rather than saw the look of hurt surprise and disgust on Tad’s face, but the incredulous astonishment that sprang into Watson’s countenance he viewed with secret satisfaction.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading COACH COTTING EXACTS A PROMISE Rodney felt rather than saw the look of hurt surprise and disgust on Tad’s face, but the incredulous astonishment that sprang into Watson’s countenance he viewed with secret satisfaction.
Tad's
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From this reading COACH COTTING EXACTS A PROMISE Rodney felt rather than saw the look of hurt surprise and disgust on Tad’s face, but the incredulous astonishment that sprang into Watson’s countenance he viewed with secret satisfaction.
tannedadjectiveUS /tænd/
(of skin) having a tan color from exposure to the sun
From this reading Mr. Cotting looked about thirty and was small and wiry, with keen gray eyes in a thin and deeply tanned face.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading COACH COTTING EXACTS A PROMISE Rodney felt rather than saw the look of hurt surprise and disgust on Tad’s face, but the incredulous astonishment that sprang into Watson’s countenance he viewed with secret satisfaction.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading COACH COTTING EXACTS A PROMISE Rodney felt rather than saw the look of hurt surprise and disgust on Tad’s face, but the incredulous astonishment that sprang into Watson’s countenance he viewed with secret satisfaction.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading COACH COTTING EXACTS A PROMISE Rodney felt rather than saw the look of hurt surprise and disgust on Tad’s face, but the incredulous astonishment that sprang into Watson’s countenance he viewed with secret satisfaction.
Having little thickness or extent.
From this reading Mr. Cotting looked about thirty and was small and wiry, with keen gray eyes in a thin and deeply tanned face.
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and three
From this reading Mr. Cotting looked about thirty and was small and wiry, with keen gray eyes in a thin and deeply tanned face.
viewedverbUS /vjuːd/
past form of “view” — deem to be
From this reading COACH COTTING EXACTS A PROMISE Rodney felt rather than saw the look of hurt surprise and disgust on Tad’s face, but the incredulous astonishment that sprang into Watson’s countenance he viewed with secret satisfaction.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading He had a pleasant smile and a pleasant voice and spoke quickly and incisively.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Doyle’s surprise was less but his interest greater, while the coach showed only pleasure in the meeting.
Watson'snounUS /ˈwɑːtsənz/
possessive form of “watson” — United States telephone engineer who assisted Alexander Graham Bell in his experiments (1854-1934)
From this reading COACH COTTING EXACTS A PROMISE Rodney felt rather than saw the look of hurt surprise and disgust on Tad’s face, but the incredulous astonishment that sprang into Watson’s countenance he viewed with secret satisfaction.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Doyle’s surprise was less but his interest greater, while the coach showed only pleasure in the meeting.
wiryadjectiveUS /ˈwɪri/
lean and sinewy
From this reading Mr. Cotting looked about thirty and was small and wiry, with keen gray eyes in a thin and deeply tanned face.
in the company of; together with
From this reading COACH COTTING EXACTS A PROMISE Rodney felt rather than saw the look of hurt surprise and disgust on Tad’s face, but the incredulous astonishment that sprang into Watson’s countenance he viewed with secret satisfaction.
the one or ones belonging to the person spoken to
From this reading “And how is that brother of yours, Merrill?
