used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The hero stepped back a pace or two, to allow of a run worthy of the coming kick; and what might have happened no one knows.
make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading The hero stepped back a pace or two, to allow of a run worthy of the coming kick; and what might have happened no one knows.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Stephen said nothing, but kept his hand on the pot, and awaited what was to follow.
AnthonynounUS /ˈænθəni/
Roman general under Julius Caesar in the Gallic wars; repudiated his wife for the Egyptian queen Cleopatra; they were defeated by Octavian at Actium (83-30 BC)
From this reading But Anthony was too quick for him.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At that moment the door opened, and Pembury entered on his crutches.
awaitedadjectiveUS /əˈweɪtɪd/
expected hopefully
From this reading Stephen said nothing, but kept his hand on the pot, and awaited what was to follow.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading The hero stepped back a pace or two, to allow of a run worthy of the coming kick; and what might have happened no one knows.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Stephen said nothing, but kept his hand on the pot, and awaited what was to follow.
celebritynounUS /səˈlebrɪti/
a widely known person
From this reading At sight of this Fifth Form celebrity the Tadpole cringed and cowered, and tried to sneak out of the study unobserved.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading The hero stepped back a pace or two, to allow of a run worthy of the coming kick; and what might have happened no one knows.
cowered
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading At sight of this Fifth Form celebrity the Tadpole cringed and cowered, and tried to sneak out of the study unobserved.
cringedverbUS /krɪndʒd/
past form of “cringe” — draw back, as with fear or pain
From this reading At sight of this Fifth Form celebrity the Tadpole cringed and cowered, and tried to sneak out of the study unobserved.
crutchesnounUS /ˈkrʌtʃɪz/
plural of “crutch” — a wooden or metal staff that fits under the armpit and reaches to the ground; used by disabled person while walking
From this reading At that moment the door opened, and Pembury entered on his crutches.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading At that moment the door opened, and Pembury entered on his crutches.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading At that moment the door opened, and Pembury entered on his crutches.
FifthnounUS /fɪfθ/
a quantity of liquor equal to one fifth of a United States gallon
From this reading At sight of this Fifth Form celebrity the Tadpole cringed and cowered, and tried to sneak out of the study unobserved.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Stephen said nothing, but kept his hand on the pot, and awaited what was to follow.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But Anthony was too quick for him.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading At sight of this Fifth Form celebrity the Tadpole cringed and cowered, and tried to sneak out of the study unobserved.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Stephen said nothing, but kept his hand on the pot, and awaited what was to follow.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading The hero stepped back a pace or two, to allow of a run worthy of the coming kick; and what might have happened no one knows.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The hero stepped back a pace or two, to allow of a run worthy of the coming kick; and what might have happened no one knows.
a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading The hero stepped back a pace or two, to allow of a run worthy of the coming kick; and what might have happened no one knows.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But Anthony was too quick for him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Stephen said nothing, but kept his hand on the pot, and awaited what was to follow.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading Stephen said nothing, but kept his hand on the pot, and awaited what was to follow.
kickverbUS /kɪk/
drive or propel with the foot
From this reading The hero stepped back a pace or two, to allow of a run worthy of the coming kick; and what might have happened no one knows.
plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people
From this reading The hero stepped back a pace or two, to allow of a run worthy of the coming kick; and what might have happened no one knows.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading The hero stepped back a pace or two, to allow of a run worthy of the coming kick; and what might have happened no one knows.
a particular point in time
From this reading At that moment the door opened, and Pembury entered on his crutches.
not any; not one
From this reading The hero stepped back a pace or two, to allow of a run worthy of the coming kick; and what might have happened no one knows.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Stephen said nothing, but kept his hand on the pot, and awaited what was to follow.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The hero stepped back a pace or two, to allow of a run worthy of the coming kick; and what might have happened no one knows.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Stephen said nothing, but kept his hand on the pot, and awaited what was to follow.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The hero stepped back a pace or two, to allow of a run worthy of the coming kick; and what might have happened no one knows.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading At that moment the door opened, and Pembury entered on his crutches.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The hero stepped back a pace or two, to allow of a run worthy of the coming kick; and what might have happened no one knows.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading At sight of this Fifth Form celebrity the Tadpole cringed and cowered, and tried to sneak out of the study unobserved.
the rate of moving (especially walking or running)
From this reading The hero stepped back a pace or two, to allow of a run worthy of the coming kick; and what might have happened no one knows.
Pembury
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading At that moment the door opened, and Pembury entered on his crutches.
potnounUS /pɑːt/
metal or earthenware cooking vessel that is usually round and deep; often has a handle and lid
From this reading Stephen said nothing, but kept his hand on the pot, and awaited what was to follow.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading But Anthony was too quick for him.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading The hero stepped back a pace or two, to allow of a run worthy of the coming kick; and what might have happened no one knows.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Stephen said nothing, but kept his hand on the pot, and awaited what was to follow.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading At sight of this Fifth Form celebrity the Tadpole cringed and cowered, and tried to sneak out of the study unobserved.
sneakverbUS /sniːk/
to go stealthily or furtively
From this reading At sight of this Fifth Form celebrity the Tadpole cringed and cowered, and tried to sneak out of the study unobserved.
StephennounUS /ˈstiːvən/
English writer (1832-1904)
From this reading Stephen said nothing, but kept his hand on the pot, and awaited what was to follow.
inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step
From this reading The hero stepped back a pace or two, to allow of a run worthy of the coming kick; and what might have happened no one knows.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading At sight of this Fifth Form celebrity the Tadpole cringed and cowered, and tried to sneak out of the study unobserved.
TadpolenounUS /ˈtædpoʊl/
a larval frog or toad
From this reading At sight of this Fifth Form celebrity the Tadpole cringed and cowered, and tried to sneak out of the study unobserved.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading At that moment the door opened, and Pembury entered on his crutches.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Stephen said nothing, but kept his hand on the pot, and awaited what was to follow.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading At sight of this Fifth Form celebrity the Tadpole cringed and cowered, and tried to sneak out of the study unobserved.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Stephen said nothing, but kept his hand on the pot, and awaited what was to follow.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading But Anthony was too quick for him.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading At sight of this Fifth Form celebrity the Tadpole cringed and cowered, and tried to sneak out of the study unobserved.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The hero stepped back a pace or two, to allow of a run worthy of the coming kick; and what might have happened no one knows.
unobservedadjective
not seen or observed
From this reading At sight of this Fifth Form celebrity the Tadpole cringed and cowered, and tried to sneak out of the study unobserved.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Stephen said nothing, but kept his hand on the pot, and awaited what was to follow.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Stephen said nothing, but kept his hand on the pot, and awaited what was to follow.
Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.
From this reading The hero stepped back a pace or two, to allow of a run worthy of the coming kick; and what might have happened no one knows.
