used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading BY EDWARD S. ELLIS, A. M.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading Tom gave a wink which said plainly enough that it was he who had flipped the message so dexterously across the intervening space.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Jim McGovern was poring over his lesson one afternoon in the Ashton public school, perplexed by the thought that unless he mastered the problem on which he was engaged he would be kept after the dismissal of the rest, when he was startled by the fall of a twisted piece of paper on his slate.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading Jim McGovern was poring over his lesson one afternoon in the Ashton public school, perplexed by the thought that unless he mastered the problem on which he was engaged he would be kept after the dismissal of the rest, when he was startled by the fall of a twisted piece of paper on his slate.
AmongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Author of “True to His Trust,” “Among the Esquimaux,” etc.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading He looked around to learn its starting point, when he observed Tom Wagstaff, who was seated on the other side of the room, peeping over the top of his book at him.
AshtonnounUS /ˈæʃtən/
British choreographer (1906-1988)
From this reading Jim McGovern was poring over his lesson one afternoon in the Ashton public school, perplexed by the thought that unless he mastered the problem on which he was engaged he would be kept after the dismissal of the rest, when he was startled by the fall of a twisted piece of paper on his slate.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He looked around to learn its starting point, when he observed Tom Wagstaff, who was seated on the other side of the room, peeping over the top of his book at him.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading Author of “True to His Trust,” “Among the Esquimaux,” etc.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Jim McGovern was poring over his lesson one afternoon in the Ashton public school, perplexed by the thought that unless he mastered the problem on which he was engaged he would be kept after the dismissal of the rest, when he was startled by the fall of a twisted piece of paper on his slate.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading He looked around to learn its starting point, when he observed Tom Wagstaff, who was seated on the other side of the room, peeping over the top of his book at him.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading BY EDWARD S. ELLIS, A. M.
dexterouslyadverb
with dexterity; in a dexterous manner
From this reading Tom gave a wink which said plainly enough that it was he who had flipped the message so dexterously across the intervening space.
dismissalnounUS /dɪˈsmɪsəl/
a judgment disposing of the matter without a trial
From this reading Jim McGovern was poring over his lesson one afternoon in the Ashton public school, perplexed by the thought that unless he mastered the problem on which he was engaged he would be kept after the dismissal of the rest, when he was startled by the fall of a twisted piece of paper on his slate.
King of England and Ireland in 1936; his marriage to Wallis Warfield Simpson created a constitutional crisis leading to his abdication (1894-1972)
From this reading BY EDWARD S. ELLIS, A. M.
ELLISnounUS /ˈelɪs/
plural of “elli” — (Norse mythology) goddess of old age who defeated Thor in a wrestling match
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having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading Jim McGovern was poring over his lesson one afternoon in the Ashton public school, perplexed by the thought that unless he mastered the problem on which he was engaged he would be kept after the dismissal of the rest, when he was startled by the fall of a twisted piece of paper on his slate.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Tom gave a wink which said plainly enough that it was he who had flipped the message so dexterously across the intervening space.
Esquimaux
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From this reading Author of “True to His Trust,” “Among the Esquimaux,” etc.
etc
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descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading Jim McGovern was poring over his lesson one afternoon in the Ashton public school, perplexed by the thought that unless he mastered the problem on which he was engaged he would be kept after the dismissal of the rest, when he was startled by the fall of a twisted piece of paper on his slate.
flippedverbUS /flɪpt/
inflected form of “flip” — lightly throw to see which side comes up
From this reading Tom gave a wink which said plainly enough that it was he who had flipped the message so dexterously across the intervening space.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Tom gave a wink which said plainly enough that it was he who had flipped the message so dexterously across the intervening space.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Tom gave a wink which said plainly enough that it was he who had flipped the message so dexterously across the intervening space.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Jim McGovern was poring over his lesson one afternoon in the Ashton public school, perplexed by the thought that unless he mastered the problem on which he was engaged he would be kept after the dismissal of the rest, when he was startled by the fall of a twisted piece of paper on his slate.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He looked around to learn its starting point, when he observed Tom Wagstaff, who was seated on the other side of the room, peeping over the top of his book at him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Author of “True to His Trust,” “Among the Esquimaux,” etc.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Jim McGovern was poring over his lesson one afternoon in the Ashton public school, perplexed by the thought that unless he mastered the problem on which he was engaged he would be kept after the dismissal of the rest, when he was startled by the fall of a twisted piece of paper on his slate.
interveningadjectiveUS /ˌɪntərˈviːnɪŋ/
occurring or falling between events or points in time
From this reading Tom gave a wink which said plainly enough that it was he who had flipped the message so dexterously across the intervening space.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Tom gave a wink which said plainly enough that it was he who had flipped the message so dexterously across the intervening space.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading He looked around to learn its starting point, when he observed Tom Wagstaff, who was seated on the other side of the room, peeping over the top of his book at him.
Jim
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From this reading Jim McGovern was poring over his lesson one afternoon in the Ashton public school, perplexed by the thought that unless he mastered the problem on which he was engaged he would be kept after the dismissal of the rest, when he was startled by the fall of a twisted piece of paper on his slate.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading Jim McGovern was poring over his lesson one afternoon in the Ashton public school, perplexed by the thought that unless he mastered the problem on which he was engaged he would be kept after the dismissal of the rest, when he was startled by the fall of a twisted piece of paper on his slate.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading He looked around to learn its starting point, when he observed Tom Wagstaff, who was seated on the other side of the room, peeping over the top of his book at him.
a unit of instruction
From this reading Jim McGovern was poring over his lesson one afternoon in the Ashton public school, perplexed by the thought that unless he mastered the problem on which he was engaged he would be kept after the dismissal of the rest, when he was startled by the fall of a twisted piece of paper on his slate.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He looked around to learn its starting point, when he observed Tom Wagstaff, who was seated on the other side of the room, peeping over the top of his book at him.
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading BY EDWARD S. ELLIS, A. M.
masteredadjectiveUS /ˈmæstərd/
understood perfectly
From this reading Jim McGovern was poring over his lesson one afternoon in the Ashton public school, perplexed by the thought that unless he mastered the problem on which he was engaged he would be kept after the dismissal of the rest, when he was startled by the fall of a twisted piece of paper on his slate.
McGovern
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From this reading Jim McGovern was poring over his lesson one afternoon in the Ashton public school, perplexed by the thought that unless he mastered the problem on which he was engaged he would be kept after the dismissal of the rest, when he was startled by the fall of a twisted piece of paper on his slate.
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading Tom gave a wink which said plainly enough that it was he who had flipped the message so dexterously across the intervening space.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading He looked around to learn its starting point, when he observed Tom Wagstaff, who was seated on the other side of the room, peeping over the top of his book at him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Author of “True to His Trust,” “Among the Esquimaux,” etc.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Jim McGovern was poring over his lesson one afternoon in the Ashton public school, perplexed by the thought that unless he mastered the problem on which he was engaged he would be kept after the dismissal of the rest, when he was startled by the fall of a twisted piece of paper on his slate.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Jim McGovern was poring over his lesson one afternoon in the Ashton public school, perplexed by the thought that unless he mastered the problem on which he was engaged he would be kept after the dismissal of the rest, when he was startled by the fall of a twisted piece of paper on his slate.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading He looked around to learn its starting point, when he observed Tom Wagstaff, who was seated on the other side of the room, peeping over the top of his book at him.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Jim McGovern was poring over his lesson one afternoon in the Ashton public school, perplexed by the thought that unless he mastered the problem on which he was engaged he would be kept after the dismissal of the rest, when he was startled by the fall of a twisted piece of paper on his slate.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading Jim McGovern was poring over his lesson one afternoon in the Ashton public school, perplexed by the thought that unless he mastered the problem on which he was engaged he would be kept after the dismissal of the rest, when he was startled by the fall of a twisted piece of paper on his slate.
peepingverbUS /ˈpiːpɪŋ/
-ing form of “peep” — look furtively
From this reading He looked around to learn its starting point, when he observed Tom Wagstaff, who was seated on the other side of the room, peeping over the top of his book at him.
perplexedadjectiveUS /pərˈplekst/
full of difficulty or confusion or bewilderment
From this reading Jim McGovern was poring over his lesson one afternoon in the Ashton public school, perplexed by the thought that unless he mastered the problem on which he was engaged he would be kept after the dismissal of the rest, when he was startled by the fall of a twisted piece of paper on his slate.
a separate part of a whole
From this reading Jim McGovern was poring over his lesson one afternoon in the Ashton public school, perplexed by the thought that unless he mastered the problem on which he was engaged he would be kept after the dismissal of the rest, when he was startled by the fall of a twisted piece of paper on his slate.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading Tom gave a wink which said plainly enough that it was he who had flipped the message so dexterously across the intervening space.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading He looked around to learn its starting point, when he observed Tom Wagstaff, who was seated on the other side of the room, peeping over the top of his book at him.
poringverbUS /ˈpɔːrɪŋ/
-ing form of “pore” — direct one's attention on something
From this reading Jim McGovern was poring over his lesson one afternoon in the Ashton public school, perplexed by the thought that unless he mastered the problem on which he was engaged he would be kept after the dismissal of the rest, when he was startled by the fall of a twisted piece of paper on his slate.
a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved
From this reading Jim McGovern was poring over his lesson one afternoon in the Ashton public school, perplexed by the thought that unless he mastered the problem on which he was engaged he would be kept after the dismissal of the rest, when he was startled by the fall of a twisted piece of paper on his slate.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading Jim McGovern was poring over his lesson one afternoon in the Ashton public school, perplexed by the thought that unless he mastered the problem on which he was engaged he would be kept after the dismissal of the rest, when he was startled by the fall of a twisted piece of paper on his slate.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading Jim McGovern was poring over his lesson one afternoon in the Ashton public school, perplexed by the thought that unless he mastered the problem on which he was engaged he would be kept after the dismissal of the rest, when he was startled by the fall of a twisted piece of paper on his slate.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading He looked around to learn its starting point, when he observed Tom Wagstaff, who was seated on the other side of the room, peeping over the top of his book at him.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading BY EDWARD S. ELLIS, A. M.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Tom gave a wink which said plainly enough that it was he who had flipped the message so dexterously across the intervening space.
an educational institution
From this reading Jim McGovern was poring over his lesson one afternoon in the Ashton public school, perplexed by the thought that unless he mastered the problem on which he was engaged he would be kept after the dismissal of the rest, when he was startled by the fall of a twisted piece of paper on his slate.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading He looked around to learn its starting point, when he observed Tom Wagstaff, who was seated on the other side of the room, peeping over the top of his book at him.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading He looked around to learn its starting point, when he observed Tom Wagstaff, who was seated on the other side of the room, peeping over the top of his book at him.
slatenounUS /sleɪt/
(formerly) a writing tablet made of slate
From this reading Jim McGovern was poring over his lesson one afternoon in the Ashton public school, perplexed by the thought that unless he mastered the problem on which he was engaged he would be kept after the dismissal of the rest, when he was startled by the fall of a twisted piece of paper on his slate.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Tom gave a wink which said plainly enough that it was he who had flipped the message so dexterously across the intervening space.
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading Tom gave a wink which said plainly enough that it was he who had flipped the message so dexterously across the intervening space.
(especially of eyes) bulging or protruding as with fear
From this reading He looked around to learn its starting point, when he observed Tom Wagstaff, who was seated on the other side of the room, peeping over the top of his book at him.
excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement
From this reading Jim McGovern was poring over his lesson one afternoon in the Ashton public school, perplexed by the thought that unless he mastered the problem on which he was engaged he would be kept after the dismissal of the rest, when he was startled by the fall of a twisted piece of paper on his slate.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Jim McGovern was poring over his lesson one afternoon in the Ashton public school, perplexed by the thought that unless he mastered the problem on which he was engaged he would be kept after the dismissal of the rest, when he was startled by the fall of a twisted piece of paper on his slate.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Author of “True to His Trust,” “Among the Esquimaux,” etc.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Jim McGovern was poring over his lesson one afternoon in the Ashton public school, perplexed by the thought that unless he mastered the problem on which he was engaged he would be kept after the dismissal of the rest, when he was startled by the fall of a twisted piece of paper on his slate.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Author of “True to His Trust,” “Among the Esquimaux,” etc.
male cat
From this reading He looked around to learn its starting point, when he observed Tom Wagstaff, who was seated on the other side of the room, peeping over the top of his book at him.
the upper part of anything
From this reading He looked around to learn its starting point, when he observed Tom Wagstaff, who was seated on the other side of the room, peeping over the top of his book at him.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading Author of “True to His Trust,” “Among the Esquimaux,” etc.
something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)
From this reading Author of “True to His Trust,” “Among the Esquimaux,” etc.
twistedadjectiveUS /ˈtwɪstɪd/
having an intended meaning altered or misrepresented
From this reading Jim McGovern was poring over his lesson one afternoon in the Ashton public school, perplexed by the thought that unless he mastered the problem on which he was engaged he would be kept after the dismissal of the rest, when he was startled by the fall of a twisted piece of paper on his slate.
except if; if not
From this reading Jim McGovern was poring over his lesson one afternoon in the Ashton public school, perplexed by the thought that unless he mastered the problem on which he was engaged he would be kept after the dismissal of the rest, when he was startled by the fall of a twisted piece of paper on his slate.
Wagstaff
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From this reading He looked around to learn its starting point, when he observed Tom Wagstaff, who was seated on the other side of the room, peeping over the top of his book at him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Jim McGovern was poring over his lesson one afternoon in the Ashton public school, perplexed by the thought that unless he mastered the problem on which he was engaged he would be kept after the dismissal of the rest, when he was startled by the fall of a twisted piece of paper on his slate.
at the time that
From this reading Jim McGovern was poring over his lesson one afternoon in the Ashton public school, perplexed by the thought that unless he mastered the problem on which he was engaged he would be kept after the dismissal of the rest, when he was startled by the fall of a twisted piece of paper on his slate.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Jim McGovern was poring over his lesson one afternoon in the Ashton public school, perplexed by the thought that unless he mastered the problem on which he was engaged he would be kept after the dismissal of the rest, when he was startled by the fall of a twisted piece of paper on his slate.
which person or people
From this reading He looked around to learn its starting point, when he observed Tom Wagstaff, who was seated on the other side of the room, peeping over the top of his book at him.
winkverbUS /wɪŋk/
signal by winking
From this reading Tom gave a wink which said plainly enough that it was he who had flipped the message so dexterously across the intervening space.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Jim McGovern was poring over his lesson one afternoon in the Ashton public school, perplexed by the thought that unless he mastered the problem on which he was engaged he would be kept after the dismissal of the rest, when he was startled by the fall of a twisted piece of paper on his slate.
