used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Mr. Bright took a small piece of blank paper from his table, a rectangular slip about four inches long by two inches wide, cut expressly for the purpose for which he proceeded to use it, and went down to the desk where "Dodd" sat sulking and defiant.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Mr. Bright took a small piece of blank paper from his table, a rectangular slip about four inches long by two inches wide, cut expressly for the purpose for which he proceeded to use it, and went down to the desk where "Dodd" sat sulking and defiant.
how long something has existed
From this reading "Please write your name and age on this slip of paper," he said to the boy.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mr. Bright took a small piece of blank paper from his table, a rectangular slip about four inches long by two inches wide, cut expressly for the purpose for which he proceeded to use it, and went down to the desk where "Dodd" sat sulking and defiant.
blankadjectiveUS /blæŋk/
(of a surface) not written or printed on
From this reading Mr. Bright took a small piece of blank paper from his table, a rectangular slip about four inches long by two inches wide, cut expressly for the purpose for which he proceeded to use it, and went down to the desk where "Dodd" sat sulking and defiant.
a youthful male person
From this reading "Please write your name and age on this slip of paper," he said to the boy.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading Mr. Bright took a small piece of blank paper from his table, a rectangular slip about four inches long by two inches wide, cut expressly for the purpose for which he proceeded to use it, and went down to the desk where "Dodd" sat sulking and defiant.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Mr. Bright took a small piece of blank paper from his table, a rectangular slip about four inches long by two inches wide, cut expressly for the purpose for which he proceeded to use it, and went down to the desk where "Dodd" sat sulking and defiant.
can't
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From this reading "I can't write!" grumbled "Dodd," with a surly sneer and a wag of his head.
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading Mr. Bright took a small piece of blank paper from his table, a rectangular slip about four inches long by two inches wide, cut expressly for the purpose for which he proceeded to use it, and went down to the desk where "Dodd" sat sulking and defiant.
defiantadjectiveUS /dɪˈfaɪənt/
boldly resisting authority or an opposing force
From this reading Mr. Bright took a small piece of blank paper from his table, a rectangular slip about four inches long by two inches wide, cut expressly for the purpose for which he proceeded to use it, and went down to the desk where "Dodd" sat sulking and defiant.
a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments
From this reading Mr. Bright took a small piece of blank paper from his table, a rectangular slip about four inches long by two inches wide, cut expressly for the purpose for which he proceeded to use it, and went down to the desk where "Dodd" sat sulking and defiant.
Dodd
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From this reading Mr. Bright took a small piece of blank paper from his table, a rectangular slip about four inches long by two inches wide, cut expressly for the purpose for which he proceeded to use it, and went down to the desk where "Dodd" sat sulking and defiant.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Mr. Bright took a small piece of blank paper from his table, a rectangular slip about four inches long by two inches wide, cut expressly for the purpose for which he proceeded to use it, and went down to the desk where "Dodd" sat sulking and defiant.
expresslyadverbUS /ekˈspresli/
with specific intentions; for the express purpose
From this reading Mr. Bright took a small piece of blank paper from his table, a rectangular slip about four inches long by two inches wide, cut expressly for the purpose for which he proceeded to use it, and went down to the desk where "Dodd" sat sulking and defiant.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Mr. Bright took a small piece of blank paper from his table, a rectangular slip about four inches long by two inches wide, cut expressly for the purpose for which he proceeded to use it, and went down to the desk where "Dodd" sat sulking and defiant.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading Mr. Bright took a small piece of blank paper from his table, a rectangular slip about four inches long by two inches wide, cut expressly for the purpose for which he proceeded to use it, and went down to the desk where "Dodd" sat sulking and defiant.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Mr. Bright took a small piece of blank paper from his table, a rectangular slip about four inches long by two inches wide, cut expressly for the purpose for which he proceeded to use it, and went down to the desk where "Dodd" sat sulking and defiant.
grumbledverbUS /ˈɡrʌmbəld/
past form of “grumble” — show one's unhappiness or critical attitude
From this reading "I can't write!" grumbled "Dodd," with a surly sneer and a wag of his head.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading You have no pencil," returned Mr. Bright.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mr. Bright took a small piece of blank paper from his table, a rectangular slip about four inches long by two inches wide, cut expressly for the purpose for which he proceeded to use it, and went down to the desk where "Dodd" sat sulking and defiant.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading "I can't write!" grumbled "Dodd," with a surly sneer and a wag of his head.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Bright took a small piece of blank paper from his table, a rectangular slip about four inches long by two inches wide, cut expressly for the purpose for which he proceeded to use it, and went down to the desk where "Dodd" sat sulking and defiant.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I can't write!" grumbled "Dodd," with a surly sneer and a wag of his head.
inchesnounUS /ˈɪntʃəz/
plural of “inch” — a unit of length equal to one twelfth of a foot
From this reading Mr. Bright took a small piece of blank paper from his table, a rectangular slip about four inches long by two inches wide, cut expressly for the purpose for which he proceeded to use it, and went down to the desk where "Dodd" sat sulking and defiant.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Bright took a small piece of blank paper from his table, a rectangular slip about four inches long by two inches wide, cut expressly for the purpose for which he proceeded to use it, and went down to the desk where "Dodd" sat sulking and defiant.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Mr. Bright took a small piece of blank paper from his table, a rectangular slip about four inches long by two inches wide, cut expressly for the purpose for which he proceeded to use it, and went down to the desk where "Dodd" sat sulking and defiant.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Bright took a small piece of blank paper from his table, a rectangular slip about four inches long by two inches wide, cut expressly for the purpose for which he proceeded to use it, and went down to the desk where "Dodd" sat sulking and defiant.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading "Please write your name and age on this slip of paper," he said to the boy.
not any; not one
From this reading You have no pencil," returned Mr. Bright.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mr. Bright took a small piece of blank paper from his table, a rectangular slip about four inches long by two inches wide, cut expressly for the purpose for which he proceeded to use it, and went down to the desk where "Dodd" sat sulking and defiant.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Please write your name and age on this slip of paper," he said to the boy.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading Mr. Bright took a small piece of blank paper from his table, a rectangular slip about four inches long by two inches wide, cut expressly for the purpose for which he proceeded to use it, and went down to the desk where "Dodd" sat sulking and defiant.
pencilnounUS /ˈpensəl/
a thin cylindrical pointed writing implement; a rod of marking substance encased in wood
From this reading You have no pencil," returned Mr. Bright.
a separate part of a whole
From this reading Mr. Bright took a small piece of blank paper from his table, a rectangular slip about four inches long by two inches wide, cut expressly for the purpose for which he proceeded to use it, and went down to the desk where "Dodd" sat sulking and defiant.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading "Please write your name and age on this slip of paper," he said to the boy.
past form of “proceed” — continue talking
From this reading Mr. Bright took a small piece of blank paper from his table, a rectangular slip about four inches long by two inches wide, cut expressly for the purpose for which he proceeded to use it, and went down to the desk where "Dodd" sat sulking and defiant.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Mr. Bright took a small piece of blank paper from his table, a rectangular slip about four inches long by two inches wide, cut expressly for the purpose for which he proceeded to use it, and went down to the desk where "Dodd" sat sulking and defiant.
rectangularadjectiveUS /rekˈtæŋɡjələr/
having four right angles
From this reading Mr. Bright took a small piece of blank paper from his table, a rectangular slip about four inches long by two inches wide, cut expressly for the purpose for which he proceeded to use it, and went down to the desk where "Dodd" sat sulking and defiant.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading You have no pencil," returned Mr. Bright.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Please write your name and age on this slip of paper," he said to the boy.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Mr. Bright took a small piece of blank paper from his table, a rectangular slip about four inches long by two inches wide, cut expressly for the purpose for which he proceeded to use it, and went down to the desk where "Dodd" sat sulking and defiant.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "I see!
move stealthily
From this reading Mr. Bright took a small piece of blank paper from his table, a rectangular slip about four inches long by two inches wide, cut expressly for the purpose for which he proceeded to use it, and went down to the desk where "Dodd" sat sulking and defiant.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Mr. Bright took a small piece of blank paper from his table, a rectangular slip about four inches long by two inches wide, cut expressly for the purpose for which he proceeded to use it, and went down to the desk where "Dodd" sat sulking and defiant.
sneerverbUS /snɪr/
express through a scornful smile
From this reading "I can't write!" grumbled "Dodd," with a surly sneer and a wag of his head.
sulkingverbUS /ˈsʌlkɪŋ/
-ing form of “sulk” — be in a huff and display one's displeasure
From this reading Mr. Bright took a small piece of blank paper from his table, a rectangular slip about four inches long by two inches wide, cut expressly for the purpose for which he proceeded to use it, and went down to the desk where "Dodd" sat sulking and defiant.
surlyadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrli/
inclined to anger or bad feelings with overtones of menace
From this reading "I can't write!" grumbled "Dodd," with a surly sneer and a wag of his head.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading Mr. Bright took a small piece of blank paper from his table, a rectangular slip about four inches long by two inches wide, cut expressly for the purpose for which he proceeded to use it, and went down to the desk where "Dodd" sat sulking and defiant.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Mr. Bright took a small piece of blank paper from his table, a rectangular slip about four inches long by two inches wide, cut expressly for the purpose for which he proceeded to use it, and went down to the desk where "Dodd" sat sulking and defiant.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Please write your name and age on this slip of paper," he said to the boy.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mr. Bright took a small piece of blank paper from his table, a rectangular slip about four inches long by two inches wide, cut expressly for the purpose for which he proceeded to use it, and went down to the desk where "Dodd" sat sulking and defiant.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Mr. Bright took a small piece of blank paper from his table, a rectangular slip about four inches long by two inches wide, cut expressly for the purpose for which he proceeded to use it, and went down to the desk where "Dodd" sat sulking and defiant.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Mr. Bright took a small piece of blank paper from his table, a rectangular slip about four inches long by two inches wide, cut expressly for the purpose for which he proceeded to use it, and went down to the desk where "Dodd" sat sulking and defiant.
the act of using
From this reading Mr. Bright took a small piece of blank paper from his table, a rectangular slip about four inches long by two inches wide, cut expressly for the purpose for which he proceeded to use it, and went down to the desk where "Dodd" sat sulking and defiant.
wagnounUS /wæɡ/
a witty amusing person who makes jokes
From this reading "I can't write!" grumbled "Dodd," with a surly sneer and a wag of his head.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Mr. Bright took a small piece of blank paper from his table, a rectangular slip about four inches long by two inches wide, cut expressly for the purpose for which he proceeded to use it, and went down to the desk where "Dodd" sat sulking and defiant.
in or at the place that
From this reading Mr. Bright took a small piece of blank paper from his table, a rectangular slip about four inches long by two inches wide, cut expressly for the purpose for which he proceeded to use it, and went down to the desk where "Dodd" sat sulking and defiant.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Mr. Bright took a small piece of blank paper from his table, a rectangular slip about four inches long by two inches wide, cut expressly for the purpose for which he proceeded to use it, and went down to the desk where "Dodd" sat sulking and defiant.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading Mr. Bright took a small piece of blank paper from his table, a rectangular slip about four inches long by two inches wide, cut expressly for the purpose for which he proceeded to use it, and went down to the desk where "Dodd" sat sulking and defiant.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "I can't write!" grumbled "Dodd," with a surly sneer and a wag of his head.
produce a literary work
From this reading "Please write your name and age on this slip of paper," he said to the boy.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You have no pencil," returned Mr. Bright.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Please write your name and age on this slip of paper," he said to the boy.
