used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading With these abrupt words Thad Stevens burst upon his chum who was feeding some long-eared, handsome Belgian hares, which of late he had taken to keeping, as it had become quite a fad among the Scranton boys.
abruptadjectiveUS /əˈbrʌpt/
marked by sudden changes in subject and sharp transitions
From this reading With these abrupt words Thad Stevens burst upon his chum who was feeding some long-eared, handsome Belgian hares, which of late he had taken to keeping, as it had become quite a fad among the Scranton boys.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading With these abrupt words Thad Stevens burst upon his chum who was feeding some long-eared, handsome Belgian hares, which of late he had taken to keeping, as it had become quite a fad among the Scranton boys.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading With these abrupt words Thad Stevens burst upon his chum who was feeding some long-eared, handsome Belgian hares, which of late he had taken to keeping, as it had become quite a fad among the Scranton boys.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Hugh turned to look at his friend.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It was plain to be seen that Thad was laboring under considerable excitement.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading With these abrupt words Thad Stevens burst upon his chum who was feeding some long-eared, handsome Belgian hares, which of late he had taken to keeping, as it had become quite a fad among the Scranton boys.
BelgianadjectiveUS /ˈbeldʒən/
of or relating to or characteristic of Belgium or the Belgian people
From this reading With these abrupt words Thad Stevens burst upon his chum who was feeding some long-eared, handsome Belgian hares, which of late he had taken to keeping, as it had become quite a fad among the Scranton boys.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading With these abrupt words Thad Stevens burst upon his chum who was feeding some long-eared, handsome Belgian hares, which of late he had taken to keeping, as it had become quite a fad among the Scranton boys.
third-person singular of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading THAD BRINGS SOME STARTLING NEWS "Hugh, have you heard the news this Sunday morning?"
come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure
From this reading With these abrupt words Thad Stevens burst upon his chum who was feeding some long-eared, handsome Belgian hares, which of late he had taken to keeping, as it had become quite a fad among the Scranton boys.
chumnounUS /tʃʌm/
a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading With these abrupt words Thad Stevens burst upon his chum who was feeding some long-eared, handsome Belgian hares, which of late he had taken to keeping, as it had become quite a fad among the Scranton boys.
the prevailing context that influences the performance or the outcome of a process
From this reading His face was flushed as if with running, while his eyes glowed much more than was their wont under ordinary conditions.
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It was plain to be seen that Thad was laboring under considerable excitement.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading It was plain to be seen that Thad was laboring under considerable excitement.
opinion or judgment
From this reading His face was flushed as if with running, while his eyes glowed much more than was their wont under ordinary conditions.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading His face was flushed as if with running, while his eyes glowed much more than was their wont under ordinary conditions.
fadnounUS /fæd/
an interest followed with exaggerated zeal
From this reading With these abrupt words Thad Stevens burst upon his chum who was feeding some long-eared, handsome Belgian hares, which of late he had taken to keeping, as it had become quite a fad among the Scranton boys.
feedingnounUS /ˈfiːdɪŋ/
the act of consuming food
From this reading With these abrupt words Thad Stevens burst upon his chum who was feeding some long-eared, handsome Belgian hares, which of late he had taken to keeping, as it had become quite a fad among the Scranton boys.
having the pinkish flush of health
From this reading His face was flushed as if with running, while his eyes glowed much more than was their wont under ordinary conditions.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Hugh turned to look at his friend.
glowedverbUS /ɡloʊd/
past form of “glow” — emit a steady even light without flames
From this reading His face was flushed as if with running, while his eyes glowed much more than was their wont under ordinary conditions.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading With these abrupt words Thad Stevens burst upon his chum who was feeding some long-eared, handsome Belgian hares, which of late he had taken to keeping, as it had become quite a fad among the Scranton boys.
pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
From this reading With these abrupt words Thad Stevens burst upon his chum who was feeding some long-eared, handsome Belgian hares, which of late he had taken to keeping, as it had become quite a fad among the Scranton boys.
haresnounUS /herz/
plural of “hare” — swift timid long-eared mammal larger than a rabbit having a divided upper lip and long hind legs; young born furred and with open eyes
From this reading With these abrupt words Thad Stevens burst upon his chum who was feeding some long-eared, handsome Belgian hares, which of late he had taken to keeping, as it had become quite a fad among the Scranton boys.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading THAD BRINGS SOME STARTLING NEWS "Hugh, have you heard the news this Sunday morning?"
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading With these abrupt words Thad Stevens burst upon his chum who was feeding some long-eared, handsome Belgian hares, which of late he had taken to keeping, as it had become quite a fad among the Scranton boys.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading THAD BRINGS SOME STARTLING NEWS "Hugh, have you heard the news this Sunday morning?"
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading With these abrupt words Thad Stevens burst upon his chum who was feeding some long-eared, handsome Belgian hares, which of late he had taken to keeping, as it had become quite a fad among the Scranton boys.
Hugh
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From this reading THAD BRINGS SOME STARTLING NEWS "Hugh, have you heard the news this Sunday morning?"
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading His face was flushed as if with running, while his eyes glowed much more than was their wont under ordinary conditions.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading With these abrupt words Thad Stevens burst upon his chum who was feeding some long-eared, handsome Belgian hares, which of late he had taken to keeping, as it had become quite a fad among the Scranton boys.
conformity or harmony
From this reading With these abrupt words Thad Stevens burst upon his chum who was feeding some long-eared, handsome Belgian hares, which of late he had taken to keeping, as it had become quite a fad among the Scranton boys.
laboringadjectiveUS /ˈleɪbərɪŋ/
doing arduous or unpleasant work
From this reading It was plain to be seen that Thad was laboring under considerable excitement.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading With these abrupt words Thad Stevens burst upon his chum who was feeding some long-eared, handsome Belgian hares, which of late he had taken to keeping, as it had become quite a fad among the Scranton boys.
long-eared
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From this reading With these abrupt words Thad Stevens burst upon his chum who was feeding some long-eared, handsome Belgian hares, which of late he had taken to keeping, as it had become quite a fad among the Scranton boys.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Hugh turned to look at his friend.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading His face was flushed as if with running, while his eyes glowed much more than was their wont under ordinary conditions.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading THAD BRINGS SOME STARTLING NEWS "Hugh, have you heard the news this Sunday morning?"
to a great degree or extent
From this reading His face was flushed as if with running, while his eyes glowed much more than was their wont under ordinary conditions.
information about recent and important events
From this reading THAD BRINGS SOME STARTLING NEWS "Hugh, have you heard the news this Sunday morning?"
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading With these abrupt words Thad Stevens burst upon his chum who was feeding some long-eared, handsome Belgian hares, which of late he had taken to keeping, as it had become quite a fad among the Scranton boys.
a judge of a probate court
From this reading His face was flushed as if with running, while his eyes glowed much more than was their wont under ordinary conditions.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading It was plain to be seen that Thad was laboring under considerable excitement.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading With these abrupt words Thad Stevens burst upon his chum who was feeding some long-eared, handsome Belgian hares, which of late he had taken to keeping, as it had become quite a fad among the Scranton boys.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading His face was flushed as if with running, while his eyes glowed much more than was their wont under ordinary conditions.
ScrantonnounUS /ˈskræntən/
an industrial city of northeastern Pennsylvania
From this reading With these abrupt words Thad Stevens burst upon his chum who was feeding some long-eared, handsome Belgian hares, which of late he had taken to keeping, as it had become quite a fad among the Scranton boys.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading It was plain to be seen that Thad was laboring under considerable excitement.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading THAD BRINGS SOME STARTLING NEWS "Hugh, have you heard the news this Sunday morning?"
STARTLINGadjectiveUS /ˈstɑːrtlɪŋ/
so remarkably different or sudden as to cause momentary shock or alarm
From this reading THAD BRINGS SOME STARTLING NEWS "Hugh, have you heard the news this Sunday morning?"
StevensnounUS /ˈstiːvənz/
United States psychologist and psychophysicist who proposed Stevens' power law to replace Fechner's law (1906-1973)
From this reading With these abrupt words Thad Stevens burst upon his chum who was feeding some long-eared, handsome Belgian hares, which of late he had taken to keeping, as it had become quite a fad among the Scranton boys.
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading THAD BRINGS SOME STARTLING NEWS "Hugh, have you heard the news this Sunday morning?"
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading With these abrupt words Thad Stevens burst upon his chum who was feeding some long-eared, handsome Belgian hares, which of late he had taken to keeping, as it had become quite a fad among the Scranton boys.
THAD
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From this reading THAD BRINGS SOME STARTLING NEWS "Hugh, have you heard the news this Sunday morning?"
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading His face was flushed as if with running, while his eyes glowed much more than was their wont under ordinary conditions.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was plain to be seen that Thad was laboring under considerable excitement.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THAD BRINGS SOME STARTLING NEWS "Hugh, have you heard the news this Sunday morning?"
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading His face was flushed as if with running, while his eyes glowed much more than was their wont under ordinary conditions.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading With these abrupt words Thad Stevens burst upon his chum who was feeding some long-eared, handsome Belgian hares, which of late he had taken to keeping, as it had become quite a fad among the Scranton boys.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading THAD BRINGS SOME STARTLING NEWS "Hugh, have you heard the news this Sunday morning?"
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading With these abrupt words Thad Stevens burst upon his chum who was feeding some long-eared, handsome Belgian hares, which of late he had taken to keeping, as it had become quite a fad among the Scranton boys.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Hugh turned to look at his friend.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading It was plain to be seen that Thad was laboring under considerable excitement.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading With these abrupt words Thad Stevens burst upon his chum who was feeding some long-eared, handsome Belgian hares, which of late he had taken to keeping, as it had become quite a fad among the Scranton boys.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading With these abrupt words Thad Stevens burst upon his chum who was feeding some long-eared, handsome Belgian hares, which of late he had taken to keeping, as it had become quite a fad among the Scranton boys.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading With these abrupt words Thad Stevens burst upon his chum who was feeding some long-eared, handsome Belgian hares, which of late he had taken to keeping, as it had become quite a fad among the Scranton boys.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading His face was flushed as if with running, while his eyes glowed much more than was their wont under ordinary conditions.
which person or people
From this reading With these abrupt words Thad Stevens burst upon his chum who was feeding some long-eared, handsome Belgian hares, which of late he had taken to keeping, as it had become quite a fad among the Scranton boys.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With these abrupt words Thad Stevens burst upon his chum who was feeding some long-eared, handsome Belgian hares, which of late he had taken to keeping, as it had become quite a fad among the Scranton boys.
wontnounUS /woʊnt/
an established custom
From this reading His face was flushed as if with running, while his eyes glowed much more than was their wont under ordinary conditions.
the words that are spoken
From this reading With these abrupt words Thad Stevens burst upon his chum who was feeding some long-eared, handsome Belgian hares, which of late he had taken to keeping, as it had become quite a fad among the Scranton boys.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading THAD BRINGS SOME STARTLING NEWS "Hugh, have you heard the news this Sunday morning?"
