used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He knocked his shins badly on a quite visible railing and it was out of the question to say a single word.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading But if he staggered it was with an overload of happiness, and if he was speechless and blind the stricken faculties were paralyzed with joy.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I congratulate you and I honor you."
to a severe or serious degree
From this reading He knocked his shins badly on a quite visible railing and it was out of the question to say a single word.
next to; at the side of
From this reading His father walked beside him and they understood each other.
people who have severe visual impairments, considered as a group
From this reading But if he staggered it was with an overload of happiness, and if he was speechless and blind the stricken faculties were paralyzed with joy.
a youthful male person
From this reading The boy never knew how he got home.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But if he staggered it was with an overload of happiness, and if he was speechless and blind the stricken faculties were paralyzed with joy.
congratulateverbUS /kənˈɡrætʃəleɪt/
say something to someone that expresses praise
From this reading I congratulate you and I honor you."
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading His father walked beside him and they understood each other.
facultiesnounUS /ˈfækəltiz/
plural of “faculty” — one of the inherent cognitive or perceptual powers of the mind
From this reading But if he staggered it was with an overload of happiness, and if he was speechless and blind the stricken faculties were paralyzed with joy.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading His father walked beside him and they understood each other.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading The boy never knew how he got home.
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading But if he staggered it was with an overload of happiness, and if he was speechless and blind the stricken faculties were paralyzed with joy.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The boy never knew how he got home.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading His father walked beside him and they understood each other.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He knocked his shins badly on a quite visible railing and it was out of the question to say a single word.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading The boy never knew how he got home.
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading I congratulate you and I honor you."
how
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From this reading The boy never knew how he got home.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I congratulate you and I honor you."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading But if he staggered it was with an overload of happiness, and if he was speechless and blind the stricken faculties were paralyzed with joy.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He knocked his shins badly on a quite visible railing and it was out of the question to say a single word.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading But if he staggered it was with an overload of happiness, and if he was speechless and blind the stricken faculties were paralyzed with joy.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading The boy never knew how he got home.
past form of “knock” — deliver a sharp blow or push
From this reading He knocked his shins badly on a quite visible railing and it was out of the question to say a single word.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading The boy never knew how he got home.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He knocked his shins badly on a quite visible railing and it was out of the question to say a single word.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He knocked his shins badly on a quite visible railing and it was out of the question to say a single word.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading His father walked beside him and they understood each other.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He knocked his shins badly on a quite visible railing and it was out of the question to say a single word.
overloadverbUS /ˈoʊvərloʊd/
become overloaded
From this reading But if he staggered it was with an overload of happiness, and if he was speechless and blind the stricken faculties were paralyzed with joy.
paralyzedadjectiveUS /ˈperəlaɪzd/
affected with paralysis
From this reading But if he staggered it was with an overload of happiness, and if he was speechless and blind the stricken faculties were paralyzed with joy.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading He knocked his shins badly on a quite visible railing and it was out of the question to say a single word.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading He knocked his shins badly on a quite visible railing and it was out of the question to say a single word.
railingnounUS /ˈreɪlɪŋ/
a barrier consisting of a horizontal bar and supports
From this reading He knocked his shins badly on a quite visible railing and it was out of the question to say a single word.
express in words
From this reading He knocked his shins badly on a quite visible railing and it was out of the question to say a single word.
shins
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He knocked his shins badly on a quite visible railing and it was out of the question to say a single word.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading He knocked his shins badly on a quite visible railing and it was out of the question to say a single word.
speechlessadjectiveUS /ˈspiːtʃləs/
temporarily incapable of speaking
From this reading But if he staggered it was with an overload of happiness, and if he was speechless and blind the stricken faculties were paralyzed with joy.
staggeredverbUS /ˈstæɡərd/
past form of “stagger” — walk as if unable to control one's movements
From this reading But if he staggered it was with an overload of happiness, and if he was speechless and blind the stricken faculties were paralyzed with joy.
strickenadjectiveUS /ˈstrɪkən/
grievously affected especially by disease
From this reading But if he staggered it was with an overload of happiness, and if he was speechless and blind the stricken faculties were paralyzed with joy.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The boy never knew how he got home.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His father walked beside him and they understood each other.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He knocked his shins badly on a quite visible railing and it was out of the question to say a single word.
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading His father walked beside him and they understood each other.
capable of being seen; or open to easy view
From this reading He knocked his shins badly on a quite visible railing and it was out of the question to say a single word.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading His father walked beside him and they understood each other.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He knocked his shins badly on a quite visible railing and it was out of the question to say a single word.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But if he staggered it was with an overload of happiness, and if he was speechless and blind the stricken faculties were paralyzed with joy.
in the company of; together with
From this reading But if he staggered it was with an overload of happiness, and if he was speechless and blind the stricken faculties were paralyzed with joy.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading He knocked his shins badly on a quite visible railing and it was out of the question to say a single word.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I congratulate you and I honor you."
