used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The Principal’s assistant was rather bald and wore thick-lensed spectacles, but he was quite a young man and did not strive to appear otherwise.
pleasantly occupied
From this reading He seemed more amused than pained by the explanation of the visit.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Principal’s assistant was rather bald and wore thick-lensed spectacles, but he was quite a young man and did not strive to appear otherwise.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The Principal’s assistant was rather bald and wore thick-lensed spectacles, but he was quite a young man and did not strive to appear otherwise.
assistantnounUS /əˈsɪstənt/
a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading The Principal’s assistant was rather bald and wore thick-lensed spectacles, but he was quite a young man and did not strive to appear otherwise.
baldadjectiveUS /bɔːld/
with no effort to conceal
From this reading The Principal’s assistant was rather bald and wore thick-lensed spectacles, but he was quite a young man and did not strive to appear otherwise.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading “Tough luck, boys, to buck the rules the first night of the term!” he commented.
buckverbUS /bʌk/
to strive with determination
From this reading “Tough luck, boys, to buck the rules the first night of the term!” he commented.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The Principal’s assistant was rather bald and wore thick-lensed spectacles, but he was quite a young man and did not strive to appear otherwise.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He seemed more amused than pained by the explanation of the visit.
commentedverbUS /ˈkɑːmentəd/
past form of “comment” — make or write a comment on
From this reading “Tough luck, boys, to buck the rules the first night of the term!” he commented.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading “Of course you knew you shouldn’t do it?”
although something is true; in spite of
From this reading OUT FOR THE TEAM Despite Tom’s forebodings the interview with Mr. Frost went off quite pleasantly the next morning.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The Principal’s assistant was rather bald and wore thick-lensed spectacles, but he was quite a young man and did not strive to appear otherwise.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “Of course you knew you shouldn’t do it?”
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading He seemed more amused than pained by the explanation of the visit.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading “Tough luck, boys, to buck the rules the first night of the term!” he commented.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading OUT FOR THE TEAM Despite Tom’s forebodings the interview with Mr. Frost went off quite pleasantly the next morning.
forebodings
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From this reading OUT FOR THE TEAM Despite Tom’s forebodings the interview with Mr. Frost went off quite pleasantly the next morning.
FrostnounUS /frɔːst/
ice crystals forming a white deposit (especially on objects outside)
From this reading OUT FOR THE TEAM Despite Tom’s forebodings the interview with Mr. Frost went off quite pleasantly the next morning.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The Principal’s assistant was rather bald and wore thick-lensed spectacles, but he was quite a young man and did not strive to appear otherwise.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading OUT FOR THE TEAM Despite Tom’s forebodings the interview with Mr. Frost went off quite pleasantly the next morning.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “Of course you knew you shouldn’t do it?”
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 “Of course you knew you shouldn’t do it?”
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading “Tough luck, boys, to buck the rules the first night of the term!” he commented.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The Principal’s assistant was rather bald and wore thick-lensed spectacles, but he was quite a young man and did not strive to appear otherwise.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He seemed more amused than pained by the explanation of the visit.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading OUT FOR THE TEAM Despite Tom’s forebodings the interview with Mr. Frost went off quite pleasantly the next morning.
a form of address for a man
From this reading OUT FOR THE TEAM Despite Tom’s forebodings the interview with Mr. Frost went off quite pleasantly the next morning.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading OUT FOR THE TEAM Despite Tom’s forebodings the interview with Mr. Frost went off quite pleasantly the next morning.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading “Tough luck, boys, to buck the rules the first night of the term!” he commented.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The Principal’s assistant was rather bald and wore thick-lensed spectacles, but he was quite a young man and did not strive to appear otherwise.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He seemed more amused than pained by the explanation of the visit.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading OUT FOR THE TEAM Despite Tom’s forebodings the interview with Mr. Frost went off quite pleasantly the next morning.
in other respects or ways
From this reading The Principal’s assistant was rather bald and wore thick-lensed spectacles, but he was quite a young man and did not strive to appear otherwise.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading OUT FOR THE TEAM Despite Tom’s forebodings the interview with Mr. Frost went off quite pleasantly the next morning.
painedadjectiveUS /peɪnd/
emotionally hurt or upset or annoyed
From this reading He seemed more amused than pained by the explanation of the visit.
pleasantlyadverbUS /ˈplezəntli/
in a cheerful manner
From this reading OUT FOR THE TEAM Despite Tom’s forebodings the interview with Mr. Frost went off quite pleasantly the next morning.
Principal'snounUS /ˈprɪnsəpəlz/
possessive form of “principal” — the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated
From this reading The Principal’s assistant was rather bald and wore thick-lensed spectacles, but he was quite a young man and did not strive to appear otherwise.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading OUT FOR THE TEAM Despite Tom’s forebodings the interview with Mr. Frost went off quite pleasantly the next morning.
on the contrary
From this reading The Principal’s assistant was rather bald and wore thick-lensed spectacles, but he was quite a young man and did not strive to appear otherwise.
rulesnounUS /ruːlz/
plural of “rule” — a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading “Tough luck, boys, to buck the rules the first night of the term!” he commented.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading He seemed more amused than pained by the explanation of the visit.
shouldn't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Of course you knew you shouldn’t do it?”
spectaclesnounUS /ˈspektəkəlz/
(plural) optical instrument consisting of a frame that holds a pair of lenses for correcting defective vision
From this reading The Principal’s assistant was rather bald and wore thick-lensed spectacles, but he was quite a young man and did not strive to appear otherwise.
striveverbUS /straɪv/
attempt by employing effort
From this reading The Principal’s assistant was rather bald and wore thick-lensed spectacles, but he was quite a young man and did not strive to appear otherwise.
TEAMnounUS /tiːm/
a cooperative unit (especially in sports)
From this reading OUT FOR THE TEAM Despite Tom’s forebodings the interview with Mr. Frost went off quite pleasantly the next morning.
a word or expression used for some particular thing
From this reading “Tough luck, boys, to buck the rules the first night of the term!” he commented.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading He seemed more amused than pained by the explanation of the visit.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading OUT FOR THE TEAM Despite Tom’s forebodings the interview with Mr. Frost went off quite pleasantly the next morning.
thick-lensed
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Principal’s assistant was rather bald and wore thick-lensed spectacles, but he was quite a young man and did not strive to appear otherwise.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Principal’s assistant was rather bald and wore thick-lensed spectacles, but he was quite a young man and did not strive to appear otherwise.
Tom'snounUS /tɑːmz/
possessive form of “tom” — male cat
From this reading OUT FOR THE TEAM Despite Tom’s forebodings the interview with Mr. Frost went off quite pleasantly the next morning.
ToughadjectiveUS /tʌf/
not given to gentleness or sentimentality
From this reading “Tough luck, boys, to buck the rules the first night of the term!” he commented.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading He seemed more amused than pained by the explanation of the visit.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Principal’s assistant was rather bald and wore thick-lensed spectacles, but he was quite a young man and did not strive to appear otherwise.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading OUT FOR THE TEAM Despite Tom’s forebodings the interview with Mr. Frost went off quite pleasantly the next morning.
in the company of; together with
From this reading OUT FOR THE TEAM Despite Tom’s forebodings the interview with Mr. Frost went off quite pleasantly the next morning.
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading The Principal’s assistant was rather bald and wore thick-lensed spectacles, but he was quite a young man and did not strive to appear otherwise.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Of course you knew you shouldn’t do it?”
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The Principal’s assistant was rather bald and wore thick-lensed spectacles, but he was quite a young man and did not strive to appear otherwise.
